# DIY Berry Lip Stains The Beauty Department Ladies are Whipping Up Tasty Edible Cosmetics By Shiori Mine | Published 2012-06-01 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-berry-lip-stain References: [thebeautydepartment](http://thebeautydepartment.com/2012/05/kitchen-beautician-homemade-lip-stain/) If you are in a pinch and need a little boost in color, try out this simple DIY berry lip stain by The Beauty Department. The recipe is an easy homemade recipe that is natural and chemical-free. Using just ordinary [blueberries, raspberries and pomegranate seeds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juice-infused-lip-oil) mixed with extra virgin olive oil, the blog post will ensure you have a vibrant stain in no time. Simply mash up the ingredients, whisk in the oil and drain out the seeds into a plastic container. Lip stains are an ideal alternative for those looking to get a just-bitten hue without reapplying constantly throughout the night. It's also make-out friendly, since there are [no sticky textures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pout-lip-oil) or color-transferring pigments involved. Whip up this easy night-on-the-town solution with the Beauty Department's DIY berry lip stain tutorial. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **DIY Beauty:** Opportunity for businesses to provide DIY beauty tutorials and products that allow consumers to create their own natural and chemical-free cosmetics. - **Edible Cosmetics:** Opportunity for innovative brands to create a range of edible cosmetics made from natural ingredients, appealing to health-conscious consumers. - **Sustainable Beauty:** Opportunity for eco-friendly brands to promote homemade cosmetics using ingredients that can be easily sourced, reducing the reliance on synthetic products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Beauty and Cosmetics:** Opportunity for beauty and cosmetics companies to develop and market DIY beauty products and tutorials. - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for food and beverage brands to explore the creation of edible cosmetics using natural ingredients like berries and seeds. - **Health and Wellness:** Opportunity for health and wellness companies to promote the use of homemade, chemical-free cosmetics as part of a holistic beauty routine. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Staining Lip Oils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/staining-lip-oil.md) - [Ice Pop-Inspired Lip Stains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popsicle-pouts.md) - [Hydrating Lip Gloss Stains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrating-lip-gloss-stains.md) - [Beautifying Berry Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-kiss-smoothie.md) - [Nutrient-Rich Lip Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nourishing-berry-lip-mask.md) - [Romantic Lipstick-Balms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bisou-balm.md) - [Creamy Vegan Lipsticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cream-lip-stain.md) - [Smoothie-Inspired Lip Treatments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoothie-lip-treatments.md) - [Upcycled Cherry Lip Oils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-cherry-plump-lip-oil.md)