# Candy Cosmetic Guides The Beauty Department's DIY Yummy Lip Applies Kool-Aid By Jordy E | Published 2013-03-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-yummy-lip References: [blog.birchbox](http://blog.birchbox.com/) & [thebeautydepartment](http://thebeautydepartment.com/2012/08/d-i-y-yummy-lip/) The Beauty Department's DIY Yummy Lip post broadcasts its 'The Kool-Aid Lip Stain' look. Powdered candy provides the basis for this [springtime makeup style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tarte-cosmetics-1), merging the realm of cosmetics with that of [edible sweets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-cosmetics-x-doja-cat). Packets of Kool-Aid prove to be the perfect [lip stain](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-jelly-tints) in this instructive entry. To get the funky look, readers can pick from peach mango, strawberry kiwi, grape, pink lemonade and tropical punch flavors. Each one gives way to a different shade, listed on the page according to Barbie pink and bright red hues. To apply the powder, one will only need to dampen fingers. A simple press down of the Kool-Aid on to one's lip is then smoothed out with a dampened Q-tip, making it even across the mouth. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Edible Cosmetics:** Capitalizing on the trend of merging the world of edible sweets with cosmetics, businesses can consider creating more edible cosmetic products. - **DIY Beauty:** DIY beauty continues to be a trend in the beauty industry and businesses can explore ways of including simple at-home beauty hacks in their product offerings. - **Alternative Makeup Products:** The use of Kool-Aid as a lip stain alternative presents new opportunities for businesses to explore unconventional makeup products and ingredients. ### Where This Applies - **Beauty and Cosmetics:** The beauty and cosmetics industry can take advantage of the trend of edible cosmetics and DIY beauty by creating more products geared towards these trends. - **Food and Beverage:** The use of food and beverage ingredients in the beauty industry presents new opportunities for businesses in the food and beverage industry to diversify their offerings. - **Retail:** Retail businesses can capitalize on the trend of DIY beauty by offering more at-home beauty products and tutorials for customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hydrating Lip Gloss Stains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrating-lip-gloss-stains.md) - [Staining Lip Oils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/staining-lip-oil.md) - [Beautifying Berry Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-kiss-smoothie.md) - [Staining Lip Liners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maracuja-juicy-lip-stain-liner.md) - [Jam-Inspired Beauty Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jaminspired-beauty.md) - [Sweet Balm Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melting-candy-balm.md) - [Candy-Inspired Lip Care Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-crush1.md) - [Candy-Covered Gummy Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koolaid-gummy-bites.md) - [Romantic Lipstick-Balms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bisou-balm.md)