# Upcycled Cosmetic Tutorials The Beauty Department Makeup Fixer DIY is a Super Saver By Courtney Scharf | Published 2012-06-13 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makeup-fixer-diy References: [thebeautydepartment](http://thebeautydepartment.com/2012/06/d-i-y-makeup-fixer-upper/) & [thebeautydepartment](http://thebeautydepartment.com/) This Beauty Department makeup fixer DIY is a brilliant way to make something new out of old products. Many girls have come face-to-face with a [beloved palette](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suqqu) that's come to crumble before their eyes. Though this event is devastating, this ever-popular beauty site has created an amazing way to make a new product out of the destroyed goods. Requiring very few ingredients and with crystal clear instructions, this tutorial will have readers pleased with the outcome. When a [compact](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/411-cosmetics), 70% alcohol and an [eyeliner brush](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bigshow-multiuse-eyeshadow-pen) come together, experimenters get a very useful vial of concealer that already matches their skin tone. An excellent way to make the most of a potentially bad situation, this is a wonderfully helpful article sure to bring relief and smiles to many readers' faces. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Upcycling Beauty Products:** The trend of upcycling beauty products by creating new products is disrupting the beauty industry and reducing waste. - **DIY Beauty Tutorials:** The trend of DIY beauty tutorials is disrupting the traditional beauty industry and empowering consumers to create their own customized beauty products. - **Sustainable Makeup:** The trend of sustainable makeup is disrupting the beauty industry by providing eco-friendly options for consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Beauty and Personal Care:** The beauty and personal care industry can benefit from embracing upcycling and sustainable practices to appeal to eco-conscious consumers. - **DIY and Crafting:** The DIY and crafting industry can capitalize on the trend of DIY beauty tutorials by providing resources and materials for consumers to create their own beauty products. - **Waste Management:** The waste management industry can benefit from partnering with the beauty industry to find innovative solutions to reduce waste and promote sustainable practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cookie Tin Beauty Palettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-beauty-palette.md) - [Makeup-Hiding Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elfs-cosmetic-security-line.md) - [Functional Mini Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/make-it-mini-makeup.md) - [Customizable Gloss Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/self-made-bottle.md) - [Accessible Makeup Palettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shine-foundation-and-cheekbone-beauty.md) - [Sculptural Beauty Palettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contour-and-highlight-palettes.md) - [Refillable Magnet-Free Makeup Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fenty-beauty-packaging.md) - [Eyeshadow-Liner Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquideyes.md) - [Upcycled Fruit Skincare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-skincare.md)