TikTok/@zorbeezBeauty / Beauty newsBeauty / Beauty newsSeeing red: TikTokers are transforming into their Republican alter egosBring on the uneven eyeliner and the unflattering pink lipstickShareLink copied ✔️February 15, 2021February 15, 2021TextAlex Peters Halloween may be long past but teens on TikTok have been dressing up as the scariest thing we can think of – Republicans. Soundtracked to the country song "God Made Girls" by RaeLynn, TikTok users have been transforming themselves into their “Republican-sonas” AKA their Republican personas, which mostly appears to involve doing themselves up with expired make-up poorly applied. In order to achieve this Republican look, which has been heavily influenced by Fox News anchors and the women of the Trump administration such as Kayleigh Mcenany and Kellyanne Conway, TikTok users pack on the bronzer, the unflattering shades of pale pink lipstick, and the clumpy mascara. They remove facial piercings, add an aggressive amount of blush and don a blonde wig. And voilà – they are now ready to spout regressive opinions on universal health care and complain to the manager. Tiktok/@el0wyn In response to the “Republican-sonas” trend, some right-wing TikTok users attempted to flip the script and mock “liberal” make-up trends which they’ve mainly taken to mean an alternative e-girl look. Unfortunately for them, with their newly applied rosy cheeks and sharp eyeliner, many commenters pointed out that they actually looked better than before. “Wait this is such a glow up,” wrote one TikTok user on syd.thekiddo's “Liberal-sona” video. Here are some of the best of the trend. Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.READ MOREZËIYT is the beauty brand inspired by Palestine’s sacred olive grovesNude awakening: Meet the young people embracing naturism Nike Nike’s ‘wild card’ Team Kits are already in actionWhy do so many men now want snatched little waistsInside looksmaxxing’s DIY, black-market beauty economyWould you let AI help you choose your next tattoo?‘It’s the emotional IQ’: Unpacking the unique hotness of musiciansProduct of the week: Starface’s ‘magical, squeaky clean’ lip balmTattoo Assembly showcases the cutting edge of tattoo cultureHoroscopes April 2026: A 7 year cycle has ended – so what’s next?The best new scents, from real strawberries to mother’s breast milkPITKISSER captures the beauty and rage of LA’s girl mosh sceneEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy