Lady Gaga says her makeup has been a “healing practice” for her since she was young.Photo:Gilbert Flores/Variety/Penske Media via GettyLady Gagais sharing the real secrets behind her beauty routine.The “Bad Romance” singer, 37, revealed in a new interview that experimenting with makeup is about much more than simply looking pretty or making a statement.“It has been a healing practice for me since I was really young,” Gaga toldE! Online. “I was incredibly insecure when I was a teenager, and when I graduated high school and went off on my own, I discovered that makeup had the power to transform who I was.“TheHouse of Guccistar said cosmetics also helped her find her voice. “I realized that I had more of an ability to speak up for myself,” she explained. “And it had more to do with how I felt and not how I looked. I always say that because I think everybody’s makeup style is unique to them.“Lady Gaga is known for her bold makeup looks.Karwai Tang/WireImageApplying her makeup look each day as part of her overall self-care routine also makes her feel powerful and ready to tackle anything. “It gives me an extra boost of confidence,” the Grammy winner told the outlet. “I feel I’m able to brave whatever is coming my way because I’ve really taken time for myself.“With her vegan and cruelty-free makeup brand Haus Labs,launched in 2019, Gaga hopes to help other people find their own voice and sense of self-confidence. “I want people to know this is not about trying to look like me. This is about looking likeyou,” she noted.While the New York City-born performer loves to play with her makeup palette — she’s always mixing it up to keep her fans intrigued — she also doesn’t shy away froma bare-faced moment. Most notably, she rocked a fresh face on the biggest stage of them all — theOscars— in March, performing a raw rendition of “Hold My Hand” from theTop Gun: Mavericksoundtrack.Lady Gaga performs “Hold My Hand” at the 2023 Academy Awards.Getty ImagesHer makeup-free appearance onstage was the buzz of social media during the broadcast. Viewers were especially amazed since only hours before, Gaga had walked the red carpet with dramatic winged eyeliner, hot pink blush and bold red lipstick.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.“I need the name of whatever makeup removerLady Gagauses,” one fan tweeted at the time, while another declared they were “sold” on whatever product was used.“Everything about it was authentically her. She wasn’t afraid ofseeing any imperfections, she actually welcomed them,” Gaga’s makeup artistSarah Tannoexplained to PEOPLE of the “Born This Way” singer’s stripped-back look.Lady Gaga says makeup has helped her find her voice.Michael Ostuni/Patrick McMullan via GettyIn May, Gaga once again threw her fans for a loop with a surprising beauty look. The Oscar winner posted aTikTokwhere she showed offa much different, more natural makeup palette, prompting one person to comment: “When I saw this I was like wow she looks likeLady Gaga. Then I was like wow sheisLady Gaga.“At the time, Gaga was promoting four new lipstick shades from Haus Labs. “These NEUTRALS are HOT LIKE THIS RECORD,” she wrote in the caption of the video, which captured her grooving toIce SpiceandNicki Minaj’shit song “Princess Diana.”
Lady Gaga says her makeup has been a “healing practice” for her since she was young.Photo:Gilbert Flores/Variety/Penske Media via Getty
Gilbert Flores/Variety/Penske Media via Getty
Lady Gagais sharing the real secrets behind her beauty routine.The “Bad Romance” singer, 37, revealed in a new interview that experimenting with makeup is about much more than simply looking pretty or making a statement.“It has been a healing practice for me since I was really young,” Gaga toldE! Online. “I was incredibly insecure when I was a teenager, and when I graduated high school and went off on my own, I discovered that makeup had the power to transform who I was.“TheHouse of Guccistar said cosmetics also helped her find her voice. “I realized that I had more of an ability to speak up for myself,” she explained. “And it had more to do with how I felt and not how I looked. I always say that because I think everybody’s makeup style is unique to them.“Lady Gaga is known for her bold makeup looks.Karwai Tang/WireImageApplying her makeup look each day as part of her overall self-care routine also makes her feel powerful and ready to tackle anything. “It gives me an extra boost of confidence,” the Grammy winner told the outlet. “I feel I’m able to brave whatever is coming my way because I’ve really taken time for myself.“With her vegan and cruelty-free makeup brand Haus Labs,launched in 2019, Gaga hopes to help other people find their own voice and sense of self-confidence. “I want people to know this is not about trying to look like me. This is about looking likeyou,” she noted.While the New York City-born performer loves to play with her makeup palette — she’s always mixing it up to keep her fans intrigued — she also doesn’t shy away froma bare-faced moment. Most notably, she rocked a fresh face on the biggest stage of them all — theOscars— in March, performing a raw rendition of “Hold My Hand” from theTop Gun: Mavericksoundtrack.Lady Gaga performs “Hold My Hand” at the 2023 Academy Awards.Getty ImagesHer makeup-free appearance onstage was the buzz of social media during the broadcast. Viewers were especially amazed since only hours before, Gaga had walked the red carpet with dramatic winged eyeliner, hot pink blush and bold red lipstick.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.“I need the name of whatever makeup removerLady Gagauses,” one fan tweeted at the time, while another declared they were “sold” on whatever product was used.“Everything about it was authentically her. She wasn’t afraid ofseeing any imperfections, she actually welcomed them,” Gaga’s makeup artistSarah Tannoexplained to PEOPLE of the “Born This Way” singer’s stripped-back look.Lady Gaga says makeup has helped her find her voice.Michael Ostuni/Patrick McMullan via GettyIn May, Gaga once again threw her fans for a loop with a surprising beauty look. The Oscar winner posted aTikTokwhere she showed offa much different, more natural makeup palette, prompting one person to comment: “When I saw this I was like wow she looks likeLady Gaga. Then I was like wow sheisLady Gaga.“At the time, Gaga was promoting four new lipstick shades from Haus Labs. “These NEUTRALS are HOT LIKE THIS RECORD,” she wrote in the caption of the video, which captured her grooving toIce SpiceandNicki Minaj’shit song “Princess Diana.”
Lady Gagais sharing the real secrets behind her beauty routine.
The “Bad Romance” singer, 37, revealed in a new interview that experimenting with makeup is about much more than simply looking pretty or making a statement.
“It has been a healing practice for me since I was really young,” Gaga toldE! Online. “I was incredibly insecure when I was a teenager, and when I graduated high school and went off on my own, I discovered that makeup had the power to transform who I was.”
TheHouse of Guccistar said cosmetics also helped her find her voice. “I realized that I had more of an ability to speak up for myself,” she explained. “And it had more to do with how I felt and not how I looked. I always say that because I think everybody’s makeup style is unique to them.”
Lady Gaga is known for her bold makeup looks.Karwai Tang/WireImage
Karwai Tang/WireImage
Applying her makeup look each day as part of her overall self-care routine also makes her feel powerful and ready to tackle anything. “It gives me an extra boost of confidence,” the Grammy winner told the outlet. “I feel I’m able to brave whatever is coming my way because I’ve really taken time for myself.”
With her vegan and cruelty-free makeup brand Haus Labs,launched in 2019, Gaga hopes to help other people find their own voice and sense of self-confidence. “I want people to know this is not about trying to look like me. This is about looking likeyou,” she noted.
While the New York City-born performer loves to play with her makeup palette — she’s always mixing it up to keep her fans intrigued — she also doesn’t shy away froma bare-faced moment. Most notably, she rocked a fresh face on the biggest stage of them all — theOscars— in March, performing a raw rendition of “Hold My Hand” from theTop Gun: Mavericksoundtrack.
Lady Gaga performs “Hold My Hand” at the 2023 Academy Awards.Getty Images
Her makeup-free appearance onstage was the buzz of social media during the broadcast. Viewers were especially amazed since only hours before, Gaga had walked the red carpet with dramatic winged eyeliner, hot pink blush and bold red lipstick.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
“I need the name of whatever makeup removerLady Gagauses,” one fan tweeted at the time, while another declared they were “sold” on whatever product was used.
“Everything about it was authentically her. She wasn’t afraid ofseeing any imperfections, she actually welcomed them,” Gaga’s makeup artistSarah Tannoexplained to PEOPLE of the “Born This Way” singer’s stripped-back look.
Lady Gaga says makeup has helped her find her voice.Michael Ostuni/Patrick McMullan via Getty
Michael Ostuni/Patrick McMullan via Getty
In May, Gaga once again threw her fans for a loop with a surprising beauty look. The Oscar winner posted aTikTokwhere she showed offa much different, more natural makeup palette, prompting one person to comment: “When I saw this I was like wow she looks likeLady Gaga. Then I was like wow sheisLady Gaga.”
At the time, Gaga was promoting four new lipstick shades from Haus Labs. “These NEUTRALS are HOT LIKE THIS RECORD,” she wrote in the caption of the video, which captured her grooving toIce SpiceandNicki Minaj’shit song “Princess Diana.”
source: people.com
