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Okay, Little Monsters and beauty lovers, get ready because we’re talking about Lady Gaga, and specifically, her absolute *glow* when she decides to ditch the makeup. Seriously, she just graced Instagram with a couple of barefaced selfies that have everyone buzzing, and it’s tied into something pretty cool: her Haus Labs beauty line is now launching in the UK!
She posted these snaps on Wednesday, looking super chill and relaxed, lounging in bed in a pale pink sweatshirt. Her complexion was glowy, her lips were glossy, and her signature bleached blonde hair was doing its thing. It was such a lovely, natural look.
Gaga shared these photos to celebrate Haus Labs making its debut at Sephora UK. She talked about her inspiration, saying, “I’ve always been so inspired by beauty and fashion from the UK, and how bold and innovative it is.” Isn’t that just the sweetest nod?
She also shared the heart behind her brand, explaining that she started Haus Labs “as a company that is also bold and innovative in its artistry and formulas, combining beautiful colors with skin-loving ingredients that make our makeup good for your skin.” The brand itself popped into the comments, feeling the love from across the pond and declaring, “The future is beautiful!💚” Seriously, that kind of passion makes you want to try everything!
Now, while these recent selfies are getting tons of love, it’s not the *only* time Lady Gaga has wowed us by going cosmetics-free lately. Remember back in March at the Oscars? She made major headlines by performing her nominated song “Hold My Hand” from “Top Gun: Maverick” without a single bit of makeup on.
This was just a couple of hours after she totally slayed the red carpet in full glam! The contrast was so striking, it honestly broke the internet a little bit. Fans were absolutely amazed by how quickly she transformed.
People were practically begging to know what magic makeup remover she used to get every last bit of that red-carpet perfection off her face so fast. Her makeup artist, Sarah Tanno, even shared a photo of the “aftermath,” which only fueled the mystery!
Luckily, Sarah Tanno has shared some of her secrets over the years. Back in 2019, she praised Lancôme Bi-Facial Double-Action Eye Makeup Remover, calling it an “old school” favorite. That little detail is pure gold for anyone trying to achieve a similar feat!
But here’s something even cooler: Tanno revealed that Lady Gaga herself turned her onto another incredible makeup remover – argan oil! Tanno told an outlet, “If you have heavy eye makeup or waterproof products, just straight-up argan oil is really great to just remove everything and melt it off.” How cool is that, learning tricks from your own client?
Tanno added about Gaga, “I learn so much from [Gaga]!” It just shows that beauty is a two-way street, even for superstars and their pros. And argan oil isn’t just for removal; Tanno mentioned it’s a dry oil, so you don’t worry about grease, and it “effortlessly removes makeup and has moisturizing benefits as well.” Win-win!
While Gaga is famously known for her dramatic, artistic fashion and beauty statements – she truly is a master of transformation – maybe fans are starting to think she looks most like herself with a bare face. There was even a moment when she posted a TikTok in full glam to promote Haus Labs products, and fans actually deemed her “unrecognizable” compared to her bare-faced looks.
This isn’t the first time her look has shifted so dramatically that fans didn’t recognize her. Think back to her role in *A Star Is Born*. For that film, director Bradley Cooper insisted she wipe off her makeup when auditioning.
Gaga told the Los Angeles Times in 2018 that this moment “put me right in the place I needed to be, because when my character talks about how ugly she feels — that was real. I’m so insecure. I like to preach, but I don’t always practice what I preach.” It showed a vulnerable side we hadn’t often seen.
For the film, her look was completely pared down from the Lady Gaga we knew. Her hair was dyed chocolate brown, and she wore hardly any product on her face to play Ally. In a May 2017 selfie of herself in character, a fan commented, “Natural Beauty.” Even then, her stripped-back look resonated.
Sarah Tanno actually shared the minimal products used for that film’s look: “I would use chapstick and brow gel. Then I would sweep a bit of cream bronzer across the cheeks and nose to add warmth so it would have a different shape of what we usually do,” she revealed to Grazia.
Tanno also added, “Rarely did she even wear foundation. She has the most gorgeous skin!” It’s amazing how little was needed to create that character, relying on Gaga’s natural features.
Lady Gaga’s relationship with makeup runs deep. She’s been open about why she started experimenting with it. In a July 2019 Instagram post, she shared a heartbreaking reason, saying, “When I was young, I never felt beautiful.”
