So Haus Labs by Lady Gaga quietly dropped a reformulation mid-year and didn’t yell about it. Die-hards noticed anyway — because their perfect match suddenly pulled gray.
The old version was a celeb-backed cult hit. The new one? They expanded the range by 20 shades but tweaked the finish. That’s where things get messy.
$45 for 1 oz. The brand claimed “improved skin compatibility” — I call it a texture gamble. Here’s what’s different now:
Shade Shift
The old 110 is now more neutral — my warm-toned friend looked ashy by lunch.
Finish Flip
Went from a dewy-satin to a soft matte. Less glow, more grip.
Coverage Cap
Still medium, but buildable without caking — that part actually got better.
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They swapped in fermented arnica and a lactic acid complex. Sounds fancy — but it’s basically anti-inflammatory boost plus gentle exfoliation over time. The real hero? Fermented yeast extract for barrier repair.
- Fermented Arnica: calms redness without stinging
- Lactic Acid Complex: smooths texture gradually
- Fermented Yeast Extract: strengthens skin barrier
- Squalane: keeps it from drying out
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First pump — thinner than before. Spreads like a tinted serum, sets in 15 seconds. No tackiness. My dry patches? They actually looked less angry.
Three weeks in — it didn’t break me out (miracle), but it clung to my one flaky spot near my nose. That never happened with the old formula.
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My redness dropped about 30% after 2 weeks. Pores looked smaller — not disappeared, just quieter. But the shade match is less forgiving now.
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Better for your skin. Worse for your old favorite shade. Try before you commit — I’m keeping mine, but side-eyeing the bottle.