Lady Gaga apologises after Haus Labs backlash

Lady Gaga has apologised to beauty creator Golloria after her cosmetics brand Haus Labs faced criticism over the limited shade range planned for its upcoming Sun Dipped Bronzing Veil.

Golloria, who is known for raising concerns about inclusivity in the beauty industry, criticised the product in May after testing three of its darkest shades. At the time, Haus Labs planned to launch the bronzer in six shades, which she said did not provide enough options for people with deeper skin tones.

The brand later asked Golloria to remove her social media post because the product was still under embargo. Gaga has now acknowledged that both the original shade range and the way the company responded to the criticism were mistakes.

In a statement released through Haus Labs, Gaga said the company was taking responsibility for its decisions. She also described the six-shade launch plan as the wrong choice and said the request for Golloria to remove her post was not appropriate.

Following the backlash, Haus Labs paused the product’s release and returned to development. The company has since expanded the bronzer’s planned range from six shades to 11.

Gaga personally apologised to Golloria and the wider beauty community, crediting the creator’s criticism with prompting the brand to reconsider the product before its launch.

The expanded Sun Dipped Bronzing Veil is now expected to debut with 11 shades designed to accommodate a broader range of skin tones. Haus Labs has yet to announce a new release date.

Golloria had previously praised Haus Labs for some of its complexion products, making her criticism of the bronzer particularly significant in the ongoing discussion about shade inclusivity in the beauty industry.