The Deeper Meaning Behind TikTok's "MAGA Makeup" Trend

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The Deeper Meaning Behind TikTok's "Conservative Girl" Makeup Trend TikTok beauty trends often inspire and invite users to try the newest hair hack or the buzziest skin-care ingredient. But the latest beauty trend to go viral doesn't want us to follow a tutorial. No, the "conservative girl" makeup trend wants us to laugh. Created by TikTok comedian Suzanne Lambert, the now-viral conservative girl trend, also referred to as "MAGA makeup" or "Republican makeup," is a cutting critique of conservative women's makeup techniques and choices. It has sparked attention from both sides of the political spectrum — with many left-leaning TikTokers finding humor in the trend and conservatives clapping back at it. But the heart of all jokes is an unpleasant truth, and it's time to take a closer look at the deeper meaning behind the conservative girl trend. Read More Your Travel Anxiety Is Valid — Here's How to Cope What Happens to Your Work Friendships After You Leave Your Toxic Job? Losing Half Your Vision to a Mysterious Illness Has Its Silver Linings Maximalists Will Love Jennifer Lopez's Crystal-Encrusted Nails How I Finally Got the Blond Highlights of My Dreams as an Afro-Latina Almost everyone has tried to discourage PS's Johanna Ferreira from going lighter because of her hair color and complexion. Here's how she beautifully challenged that strange feedback. READ MORE → "Love Is Blind" Has Put Ibuprofen Addiction in the Spotlight — but Is It Real? Contestant Devin Buckley admits to being addicted to ibuprofen. But is that possible? MDs explain. READ MORE → Sergio Hudson: We Should Lift Each Other Up in the Face of DEI Rollbacks The high-fashion designer spoke with PS about his design journey as well as his getting-ready essentials, including his go-to toner. READ MORE → What We're Shopping The $16 Cleanser Selena Gomez Used For Glowing Skin at the SAG Awards Serena Williams Wore the Nike 24.7 Line at the Super Bowl — So We Tried It This Sheet Set Made My Night Sweats Vanish — and It's on Sale Kim Kardashian's Skims Butt Padding Is Dividing the Internet — Shop Here Crowned: Our Roots Our hair is a means of connection, self-esteem, and most importantly, joy — so we're celebrating it. Explore essays, expert advice, and more here. PS — click here to read more from us. Did someone forward you this email? Subscribe now to get more from PS in your inbox.   update preferences | privacy notice | unsubscribe This email was sent to latestnews401.cele@blogger.com.  View online    As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work.   Vox Media, 1701 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036. Copyright © 2025. All rights reserved.