Buthowdid she manage to pull that switch off mid-ceremony?

“It’s deeply personal for me,” Gaga said of the song.

“We all need each other.

Lady Gaga appears at the Oscars in a sheer black dress with smoky eyes and bright red lipstick.

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We need a lot of love to walk through this life.

We need heroes, sometimes.

The no-makeup moment was the perfect match for her raw, heartfelt performance.

Lady Gaga performs onstage at the Oscars in ripped jeans and no makeup.

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But I do have a few questions, notably, How?

Was her glam team waiting backstage to quickly scrub away every single bit ofblushand mascara?

Did they double cleanse, use extra-strength makeup wipes, or opt for a hardcore cleanser?

How long did the process take?

Did she put makeup on after?

If you’re listening, Gaga, we’d love to know your secrets to such an effective cleanse.

And the Oscar for Best Makeup (Removal) goes to… Lady Gaga!