I tried Lady Gaga's new Haus Labs foundation that's all over TikTok, and it left my skin looking fla

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• The Triclone Skin Tech Foundation has 51 shades (and an online shade finder that actually works).
• The makeup-meets-skincare formula has 20+ nourishing ingredients that made my skin feel moisturized and look like my skin but better. 
• While this foundation is made for all skin types, make sure to prep your skin for your individual needs.

It's not often that a foundation launch breaks the internet these days. The market is more saturated than ever with thousands of products and brands dropping every minute, but leave it to Lady Gaga to break the mold.

If you're a late-night TikTok scroller like me, you may already have heard of Haus Labs' newest Triclone Skin Tech Foundation. And while the heavy-hitting creators of BeautyTok all agree that this is the end all be all of foundation formulas, I had to try it for myself on my more sensitive complexion. After wearing it for several days, I think the Triclone Foundation is a step up from tinted moisturizer with easily buildable coverage.

The Triclone Skin Tech Foundation has 51 shades and is filled with skin-loving ingredients

Housed in a frosted glass bottle, the Triclone Skin Tech Foundation feels heavy and luxurious. And priced at $45 for 1 fluid ounce, it's on par with many other higher-end brands stocked at Sephora.

As someone who takes their skincare seriously, the biggest draw to Haus Labs' formula is how jam-packed it is with complexion-loving ingredients. While redness-reducing fermented arnica is the biggest callout, other standouts include calming green tea, soothing chamomile flower, collagen-inducing tiger grass, and revitalizing ginseng.

Vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free, the formula is made to have medium coverage for a your-skin-but-better finish.

Haus Labs' foundation is lightweight, but super buildable

After taking the brand's online shade finder quiz, 040 Fair Natural was selected as my perfect match. As soon as I swatched the shade, I was blown away by the accuracy. If for some reason you experience any issues, however, Haus Labs does offer a 100% shade match guarantee, allowing online shoppers to return or exchange completely free of charge.

The formula is completely fragrance-free (which is a major win for sensitive skin babes), though there is a subtle, natural aroma that doesn't bother my senses at all.

The foundation was surprisingly thin and liquid, but with just two pumps, I was able to completely cover my skin with an impressive near-medium coverage. And after going in with another pump in a few areas, I was able to seamlessly build without any cakiness or added weight, which is a major plus if you prefer a more natural finish.

Before and after wearing Triclone foundation

Luckily, I only have tiny problem areas and sun spots to worry about — though I always feel more confident and put-together with a bit of coverage. Haus Labs' foundation is incredibly versatile; it works for those everyday, low-key looks when you don't feel like wearing much (but still want to protect your skin from environmental stressors), and the formula is buildable for those full-glam moments.

The finish? Softly luminous, beautifully radiant, and truly better-than-skin. Yet unlike other similar formulas, I didn't feel overly dewy or greasy to the point that I needed to set the skin with heavy powders.

How to get the best of this foundation

After quite a few times wearing this formula, I've noticed that skin prep is important to get the best wear with this foundation.

For those who tend to be a bit dry, be sure to properly hydrate any pesky spots. I tend to have a few dry areas (especially throughout the colder months), and on its own, I found that the foundation can create a bit of texture in those areas. A light layer of a hydrating base, however, does the trick.

And for those who are a bit on the oily side, a light dusting of setting powder is all you'll need. After hours of wear, my t-zone can get quite oily — and while this formula did keep my skin at bay way more than others in my lineup, I did need a quick powder touch-up to freshen up (which didn't disturb the foundation beneath it at all). All things considered, my skin looked fresh throughout the day without much change to the finish.

The bottom line

A step up from the lighter formulas often used throughout the summer months, Haus Labs has managed to create a hero product with a weightless feel, a better-than-skin finish, and buildable coverage for full-glam looks. With 51 shades and an online shade matcher that actually works, the launch feels inclusive, versatile, and thoughtful.

Though I have found quite a few foundations that I love, this one has definitely made my starting lineup. I'll likely reach for it when I can't be bothered with too many touch-ups, or have a daytime event where I want good coverage with a more natural finish.

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