Haus Labs just landed in the UK – and this is my honest verdict on the range
Yep, your eyes are not deceiving you: Haus Labs has just launched in the UK, and we were one of the first ones to try out the range. That's right, Lady Gaga's much hyped beauty brand has arrived, bringing us everything from its viral foundation to its highlighters, blushes, lip crayons and so much more.
“High-tech + high-pigment + high-performance, no compromise colour with skincare benefits,” read last year's announcement that marked the re-formulated and re-designed range, previously dubbed Haus Laboratories. “Introducing Haus Labs by Lady Gaga, a new brand reimagined: supercharged clean artistry make-up powered by innovation.”
Having been around since 2019, Haus Labs is now one of the most talked-about celebrity-founded makeup brands, thanks to its innovative formulations and impressive shade ranges (51, to be exact). But until now, the range has only been sold in the US. Luckily, the anticipating wait is finally over, and Haus Labs products are available to shop both in-person (at Westfield White City) and online at Sephora.co.uk.
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And let's face it, if there's anyone that we can take beauty advice from, it's Lady Gaga. The singer and Oscar-winning actress has been long known for her artistry in the world of beauty and fashion. From her viral eyelash moment at the Met Gala (which took her three hours to get ready for) to the graphic eyeliners and bold lip looks, it's safe to say that Lady Gaga has had no shortage of iconic beauty moments.
More recently, the star has immersed herself in celebrating diversity and championing clean beauty through Haus Labs, having proudly worn the products during the Chromatica Ball World Tour. So if you've spotted her wearing a latex red lip, chances are, she used the Haus Labs Lip Lacquer. But as far as her most popular product goes, we simply have to talk about the Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Foundation. Having generated 9.7 billion views on TikTok (and counting), this lightweight, medium coverage foundation has taken social media by storm, and understandably so. It features 51 shades (yes fifty one) in total and delivers a satin skin-like finish with a formula that's packed with skincare loving ingredients. So without further a-do, let's get into which Haus Labs products are actually worth buying. Yesterday, I got my hands on the brand's most popular products to see if they genuinely live up to the hype, so here goes…
Shade range: 51.
Coverage: medium & buildable.
Suitable for: all skin types (including acne-prone and sensitive).
Review: When it comes to foundation, I'm difficult to impress. Having tried countless of formulations with different finishes and consistencies, I've figured my criteria of what makes a foundation good: weightless, buildable coverage and skin-like finish. And spoiler alert: all of the above apply to the Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation.
And having heard the hype around it, to say that I was excited to try it out would be an understatement. The most impressive part of this product is the shade range. Out of the 51 available shades, I was matched to the 050 Fair Cool shade, which honestly is the closest match I've ever gotten (and that says a lot). I loved how weightless it felt on the skin, almost like a skin-like veil that gave me just enough coverage to even out my skin tone. The serum-like consistency is also incredibly easy to blend and a joy to apply. An easy 10/10.
Shade range: 10.
Form: highlighting gel-powder.
Best for: adding radiance, topping for bronzer and blusher.
Review: I'm a true highlighter stan. There's nothing quite like using a buttery formula that adds a saturated yet seamless glow to finish up a look, whether it's on top of my cheekbones, eyeshadow, nose or lip. And I'd be lying if I told you that my TikTok feed wasn't absolutely devoured by the Haus Labs Bio-Radiant Gel-Powder Highlighter when it launched.
I got my hands on one of the most viral shades that could even act as a blusher: Rose Quartz. Firstly, it's been a good while since I've been so mesmerised by the packaging. I even felt bad for digging in with my fingers to swatch the product. But the best part came after. I decided to use the shade as a topper for my liquid blush and I can never go back. It applied like a dream and melted into my skin, resulting in the most gorgeous glow (zero patchiness whatsoever). I highly recommend adding a pop of this colour on the centre of the lip and eyeshadow to truly marry everything together (thank me later).
Shade range: 17.
Finish: matte.
Best for: long-lasting results and precise application.
Review: I will never not be a lip liner girlie. But as someone who also loves filling my lips in with my lip liner, I struggled to find a product that doesn't dry out my lips in the process. And that's before I've stumbled upon the Haus Labs Le Monster Lip Crayon. The shade range features an exciting collection of colours, from bold reds and bright pinks to neutral nudes.
I've opted for the shade “Scarlet Matte,” which is, quite possibly, the best red shade I've tried on my skin tone. The tip allowed for a precise application, all the while giving me enough to work with to fill in the rest of my lips. The formula felt super creamy and nourishing and didn't bleed or move around during the day. Seriously, I'm considering adding to cart the rest of the shades and throwing each in every one of my bags…
Shade range: 6.
Finish: glossy, non-transfer.
Best for: long-lasting results, shiny finish.
Review: Matte or glossy – the never-ending lipstick dilemma that troubles me everyday. But until recently, matte lip products have been ahead of the game in the long-lasting department, especially when it comes to non-transfer formulations. Luckily, the Haus Labs Lip Lacquer arrived to shake things up. Delivering a high-shine glossy finish, this super pigmented liquid lipstick is also completely transfer-proof and incredibly long-lasting. Now, I don't know about you, but that's a first for me.
I simply had to go for Gaga's favourite Cherry Shine shade, which is a very vibrant red – perfect for any occasion. Upon application, it feels similar to any liquid lipstick on the market, and as per instruction, I let it dry for about 10-15 seconds before taking it to the ultimate transfer test. To my surprise, there was definitely no transfer whatsoever and my lips weren't dry in the slightest. On the contrary, they felt super hydrated, almost as if I had nothing on, and the latex-like glossy finish was absolutely stunning. About the only thing to note is that you really need an oil-based cleanser or a cleansing balm to take it off, because otherwise, it. will. not. budge.
