Lady Gaga surprised her fans with a rare glimpse into her natural beauty. The iconic singer recently posted a makeup-free selfie on Instagram, while also promoting her beauty line, Haus Labs by Lady Gaga. She views makeup as a form of self-care, stating, “Make-up is self-care; sometimes it really lifts my spirits and it has helped me with my mental health a lot throughout my life.”

Reflecting on her upbringing, Gaga credits her mother for instilling the importance of appearance and self-care. She reminisces, “My earliest memories of make-up centre on my mother. Watching her transform and get ready for work was so special.”

Gaga’s connection to the beauty industry expands with the launch of Haus Labs in the UK. She expresses her excitement, saying, “I’m known for wearing make-up, I’m known for being expressive. Well, now I don’t just wear make-up, I make make-up. I’m part of the process in a big way.”

Moreover, Gaga’s affinity for British fashion and beauty culture influenced her decision to expand her brand to the UK. She explains, “British fashion has influenced me the most throughout my career, there’s this relationship between fashion, art, and beauty that’s subversive and interesting.”