Beauty Blogazon Weekly Roundup - Final of 2012

• Makeup Demon: Makeup idea for Christmas, New Year or other party. Let's sparkle!
• Confessions of a Sarcastic Mom: The Zoya Lovely collection is full of fun, airy pastels! See Destany's swatches.
• Pinked Polish: A Mani featuring polishes from two of my fave Indie polish makers!!!! And It's Pink :)
• Amber Did It!: Amber flies high with Philadelphia Eagles nails in her NFL Nail Art Series.
• Lola's Secret Beauty Blog: Looking for a fabulous new eye cream? Lola's Secret Beauty Blog loves vbeauté Eye Never Nourishing Eye Crème because it does EVERYTHING a great eye cream should do!
• Emily Hudspeth, hair design and makeup artist: Quick and Easy Tips for Holiday Makeup.
• Ishah x Beauty: Check out this gorgeous Pop Art inspired nail art tutorial.
• Rachel's Makeup and Skincare: Rachel once again indulges in her new obsession with Lush.
• TheFabZilla: TheFabZilla shows her two looks from Christmas Eve & Christmas Day!
• Lacquer Buzz: Christmas might be over, but it's not too late to take a look at this cute Santa and Elves mani!
• Beauty by Miss L: This week Miss L created golden Christmas manicure.
• Beauty Info Zone: There's so much to love from Lush, everything is so cute including the names. Check out Mr. Punch soap to see why you need it.
• Vicerimus: Just spotted a lizard! If you are a bit tired of blogs busy with Christmas nails (which are all awesome!) and want something else for a change, take a look at this reptile-inspired manicure (it's not an OPI Just Spotted A Lizard swatch post, though :P).
• Liesl Loves Pretty Things: West End Wonderland Part 2! Last week Liesl showed off the lippy. This week it's Butter London's gorgeous polish.
• Lisa's Nail Obsession: Pink gold on my fingernails? When I'm dressing up why not?
• Mama Fashionista: It's time for MAC Matters! See what Quinn picked as the 2nd item from MAC to build her "core collection!"
• Betzy's Makeup: My go to makeup look for running errands on weekends.
• SoFlaJo: AutoNation shares Christmas at Broward Nursing Home.
• Baking Beauty: Baking Beauty Rounds Up The Best New Year's Eve Manicures.
• The Beauty Delicacy: Ego-Friendly nails with Sation nail lacquer. A multi-glitter must have for every polish collection!
• My Newest Addiction Beauty Blog: Laura from My Newest Addiction shared her review on Anastasia Beverly Hills Hypercolor Brow and Hair Powder.

Happy Holidays! 2012

From The Passenger Element!  I hope everyone is granted the chance to be with loved ones, eat some great good and make memories.  I know it has been a busy time for all...I sure missed blogging last week.  The holidays will be over before you know it and the passenger element will be back on regular schedule.  I wish you all nothing but the best and am very thankful to be part of such an awesome community!

Happy Holidays to all :)

Beauty Blogazon Weekly Roundup

• Confessions of a Sarcastic Mom: Can a lip gloss curb your appetite? Destany tests Joey NY lipFIT to find out!
• Pinked Polish: Check out My new favorite Holo polish, Chirality The Symbiote!!!!
• Adore A Polish: Time to have a look at Kristina's nail care essentials.
• Makeup Demon: Going to the Disco party or photoshoot - here is the idea of disco makeup!
• Stephanie Louise- All Things Beautiful: Maitri Garden Handcrafted Jewelry Review +INTERNATIONAL GIVEAWAY!
• TheFabZilla: It's a cheeky situation! TheFabZilla reviews BECCA Beach Tint Duo (Lip & Cheek). See if it's worth the hype.
• The Beauty Think Tank: It's Run a Mile with Lindsay Day 2012! Will you participate!?!
• Beauty by Miss L: Miss L reviewed Real Techniques by Samantha Chapman Your Eyes/Enhanced Starter Set.
• Lola's Secret Beauty Blog: Curious about Lola's Secret Beauty Blog's Top Pick Holiday Skincare, Body Care & Haircare Products? Drumroll, Please...
• Mama Fashionista: In this Gift Guide, Melvita and Jurlique go head to head in a war of the roses (who will come out on top?).
• Beauty and Fashion Tech: Darling Girl Cosmetics Review and Video.
• Girl Gloss: Make Up For Ever HD Foundation Review.
• Polarbelle: Polarbelle finds true gold in hair care with the ghd Pink Cherry Blossom 1" Flat Iron. This puppy can do anything!!!
• Lisa's Nail Obsession: Santa is comin' to town...are you ready?
• Beauty Professor: The Beauty Professor swatches all shades of the latest LMdB Kaleidoscope, Bauhaus!
• Betzy's Makeup: Check it out for some great holiday recipes featuring Torani Flavors.
• Lipgloss Break: Enter to win a Clos du Bois Pixi Cosmetic Bag. There are 5 up for grabs!
• Vicerimus: Yulia of Vicerimus gets inspired by Spring 2013 fashion trends and incorporates them into her nail routine.
• Rachel's Makeup and Skincare: Rachel from Rachel's Makeup and Skincare swatches the many items from the Lorac Eye Candy Full Face Collection.
• Très Beau Glamour: Looking for a nice Holiday makeup look to create? Check out Nay Denise's Silver Sparks tutorial using Lancome beauty products.
• The Beauty Delicacy: Day 1 silver + gold holiday nail art challenge.
• The Passenger Element: Revlon lip product haul - swatches.
• Amber Did It!: Oh Christmas Tree, a festive tape mani Christmas tree.

Revlon Lip swatches (ulta haul)

Here we are with the second half of the ulta lippies haul...

Revlon lip stains

First product is Revlon's Just Bitten lipstain + balm in the color Crave.  This is a felt tipped pen on one end, and a clear, hydrating balm on the other.  This can be found at most retailers and are usually around $7.50 USD.  Though this type of "marker" style stain has its problems...(the tip can become dry and hard, giving no color, or the tip can splay), it is really a fantastic product!

The second product is the Just Bitten Kissable balm stain in the color 020 Lovesick.  This is a twist up mix between a thick balm and stain that colors the lips nicely once it has worn off.  You can also find these almost anywhere for around $7.50 USD.

Just Bitten lipstain - Crave (overcast)

Crave is the color on top.  Looks just like a felt tip marker.  The ink it contains is very nicely pigmented.  Now, this is one swipe of this color.  This can be built up like you cannot believe.  The first time I wore it on my lips, I did three swipes and it quickly turned vamp-a-licious.  This is a beautiful, very reddy magenta with nice subtle purple tint.  Wear is long lasting...just remember to keep applying the attached balm.

Lovesick is the bottom swatch.  It is a pretty straightforward vibrant pink.  Now, on my hand this looks a little darker than it does on my lips.  On the lips, these usually wear away to a stain that can be drying.  I get about two good hours of the balm characteristics, and then the dry down stain.  Lovesick in particular turns pretty neon on my lips.  This may or may not be something you like.  If you are one that is sensitive to scents, you may want to look elsewhere...it smells mint-like.

Overall, very happy with these purchases...looking forward to getting more colors from both of these ranges.

Thanks for stopping by!

Beauty Blogazon Roundup

• The Convenient Beauty: Despite its huge price tag, Tom Ford Narcissist Cheek Color has now become The Convenient Beauty's all time favorite blush.
• Confessions of a Sarcastic Mom: Looking for some older Zoyas to covet? Check out the four Destany features!
• Cosmetics Aficionado: Have you heard of Sation nail polish? For Better or Never might make you take notice.
• datyorkLOVES: The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 Movie Review & Nails.
• TheFabZilla: Check out TheFabZilla's glittery pick from butter LONDON's holiday lips and tips combo. Yep, it makes a lovely present to your bestie!
• Midnight Manicures: Check out swatches of Zoya's Gilty Pleasures Limited Edition Trio which includes an 18k gold flaky top coat. Enter to win your own Zoya Gilty Pleasures Trio and 5 of Zoya's most popular nail treatments!
• Beauty by Miss L: Are The Body Shop Rainforest Moisture shampoo & conditioner Miss L`s new favorite haircare products?
• Crows’ Feet, Cupcakes, and Cellulite: Crows’ Feet, Cupcakes, and Cellulite profiles a revolutionary new polish that has everything built right in for a complete mani/pedi!
• Makeup Demon: Blue and purple smokey eyes makeup.
• Lola's Secret Beauty Blog: Lola's Secret Beauty Blog is entranced and captivated by the Susan Thompson Cosmetics Limited Edition Holiday Sets- they are simply stunning and infinitely affordable!
• The Beauty Think Tank: The Beauty Think Tank loves Illamasqua, so what happens when she tries out Skin Base Foundation? Only the blog post knows!
• My Newest Addiction Beauty Blog: Laura from My Newest Addiction Beauty Blog shows you the beautiful ghd Pink Cherry Blossom styler!
• Polarbelle: Have you heard of SaFloJo Nail Polish yet? Polarbelle would like to show you a Hidden Gem of a nail polish.
• The Passenger Element: nyx lip haul/swatches.
• Mama Fashionista: TotalBeauty.com's Beautygasm Box has great goodies to keep you looking good from head to toe (literally)! Mama Fashionista shares the details...
• Addicted to OPI-yum: Lovenailpolish wants you to know about the Most Beautiful Blue Nail polish she has ever seen. And she has seen a blue or two!
• Vicerimus : Follow Vicerimus, for she will lead the way to the white rabbit...or, at least, nails inspired by Alice in Wonderland.
• Sincerely Stephanie: Check out this week's Wal-Mart Wednesday for some glitzy glam nails that are perfect for the holidays!
• Beauty Professor: Already a fan of the Tom Ford Traceless Foundation Stick, the Beauty Professor shares swatches of all shades!
• Lipgloss Break: Angela from Lipgloss Break reviews the Clarisonic Mia 2!
• Baking Beauty: Does Maybelline's One By One really give clump free lashes?
• Love At First Site!: A holiday's "unpolished" look, just color and light coverage.

NYX Lip Haul - swatches

Remember these?

NYX lippies! / Outdoor, overcast

Let me get this out...I am addicted to NYX lip products.  They cover quite a range of products, finishes, color ranges...they just get it!  Here is what I picked up from Ulta a few weeks ago.  Do note that some of these are repurchases, just in different colors.  I will continue to go back to all of these formulations.

Lt: Scarlett, T: Bonfire, Rt: Tea Rose

Left: Pump it Up lip plumper in Scarlett.  A sheerly tinted, lip plumping gloss that works!  The color Scarlett is just a tinge of a pinkish red.  This is in a tube with doe foot applicator and can be found for around $5.49 USD.  The formula is not sticky whatsoever.  It adheres nicely to the lips without causing anything to get stuck to them :).  This does sting people.  I am not a wimp, especially for all things beauty, but it does have a bite.  Licking this is not advised...but I can tell you, after my burny tongue, this does not taste like anything.  You just get the tingly sensation and that does not last very long.  A slight flush does occur on the lips...natural, and no ring around the mouth looking painful thing either! Double yay!

Top: Xtreme Lip Cream in Bonfire.  Thick, matte, long lasting, staining perfection in a bottle!  An intensely pigmented product this is a gloss, cream, and stain in one.  I would call this one a bright reddish rose.  It comes in tube packaging with a doe foot applicator and usually retails around $5.99 USD.  The lip creams are thick...really thick.  They have a nice glide on the lips and play well with other products.  Upon application, the formula is very creamy and shiny.  After a few hours of wear, it dries down to a comfortable matte.  And even longer into wear, it thins out to a stain.  The wear is very comfortable in all of its incarnations.

Right: Mega Shine Lip Gloss in Tea Rose.  A sheer, non-sticky gloss with milky attributes.  Like the others, it  comes in a tube with long doe foot applicator.  I have found this at retail for $5.49 USD.  Tea Rose is a very MLBB color.  A mix between a bubblegum pink and healthy beige.  This formula is light on the lips, and though it does wear away after about 2 hours in my experience, it leaves a nice non tinted sheen on the lips.  Very moisturizing and an easy choice on days when I want a quick, no fuss lip.

Outdoor, no flash, overcast

Coming up next...Revlon lippies! :)

Tiny Haul - All Lips - Ulta

Am extremely happy to be bringing this haul to you...

NYX / Revlon lip haul

I purchased these items a few weeks ago, tested them and have finally gotten around to getting swatches of these lovely products!  In the next post you will see...

NYX - 

Xtreme Lip Cream in XLC05 Bonfire

Pump It Up lip plumper in PIU05 Scarlett

Mega Shine Lip Gloss in LG 160 Tea Rose

Revlon - 

Just Bitten Kissable balm stain in 020 Love Sick

Just Bitten lipstain + balm in Crave

Cannot wait to show you swatches as these were either repurchases in different colors, or new items from brands I was already in love with!