I had some free time so I decided to do a little tutorial on making your own lip balm stain. This, in essence, would be similar to Benetint Lip balm, but a lot easier on the wallet! You can use whatever balm you have available, from Chapstick to Chicken Poop, anything will do. Also, a fun "green" alternative would be to use Burt's Bees Lip Balm and Organic Food Dye. Not only is this balm useful for lip stain purposes, but it is also great for moisturizing since you are using a balm you already love. Have fun experimenting with colors and mixtures... this is fairly easy, but you might make a bit of a mess in the kitchen if you aren't careful! Join discussion...

This week's poll is: What is worse, the "Whale Tail" or "Muffin Top"? Vote, Vote, Vote! Join discussion...

The other night I spent some time removing the "traces" of Urban Decay Primer Potion from it's original bottle. As most beauty lovers are well aware, the "UDPP" bottle has many flaws: ie. it seems like it's empty when there is still a lot of product left over. This is due to the fact that the odd shape of the bottle allows for product to be trapped where the applicator wand cannot reach... Join discussion...

Daily fashion and beauty tips for hair, skincare, makeup, and fashion trends. Join discussion...

The giveaway runs until Friday, April 11th, 2008. Just post your name and email in the comments section of the blog for a chance to win! Join discussion...

Shop With a Vengeance! reviews Juice Organics Lip Amplifier... check out the results here :) Join discussion...

Shop With a Vengeance! gives feedback on a reader question relating to the pain and annoyance of ingrown hairs. Join discussion...

Shop With a Vengeance! reviews Dermacia Breathable Foundation, see the results here! Join discussion...

Shop With a Vengeance reviews L'Oreal Skin Genesis Eye Serum... see the results here! Join discussion...

If you're like me and traditional cleansers like Clean & Clear and Neutrogena have left you less than "under control", then perhaps you should look into DermaKlear! The sulfur content, 5%, in this soap is highly effective in cleansing the pores, limiting whiteheads and blackheads, and most importantly controlling acne. Join discussion...