Not gonna lie, after feasting my eyes on the delicious nail polishes and blushes from the Becca Halcyon Days collection, I didn’t have much of an appetite left for the Automatic Eye Pencils in Goa and Majorca ($23 each). The two twist-up makeup tools were way down at the bottom of my “I’m so excited, and I just can’t hide it!” list.
But then I noticed the value-added extras Becca thought to include, like the sponge-tip applicator, hidden pencil sharpener (sweet!), and effortless texture — so smooth that it would give any silk worm a complex. In this case, it was the extras that made me stop and take notice, and I figured, heck, with summer right around the corner, I can always use a couple of new long-wearing, waterproof eyeliner staples.
Becca kept both of these colors conservative, opting for basics to complement the coral, peach and pink shades from Halcyon Days. Goa, a shimmery golden brown, reminds me of a mellower MAC Teddy, and it sits in stark contrast to starless Majorca, a pitch black devoid of green or blue undertones.
I wore both of them a few times last week, and while I like them well enough, I’m not convinced they should be called long-wearing or waterproof.
Majorca
Of the two, Majorca’s my fave. It kicks it all day long on lash and water lines, but unlike Urban Decay’s long-wearing 24/7s, it never fully sets after it dries, so it stays creamy and, I guess you could say, a little too light on its feet (it tends to move around). The consistency makes it fabulous for soft and smudgy eyeliner looks, but I think it also holds it back from being completely waterproof. I suspect it wouldn’t handle 30 minutes on the treadmill or a day at the pool, but it’s a brilliantly black liner for running errands, even considering that it costs some coin. MAKEUP AND BEAUTY BLOG RATING: B+/A-
Wearing Goa on eyes
Goa
Goa, the second of the two, is like the girlfriend who ditches you at the club when she meets a cute guy. She’s there at the beginning of the night, watching your back while you both have fun, but three beers later she’s nowhere to be found. I wish it lasted longer on my lash and water lines, but the color (shimmery golden brown) makes me want to keep it around. Although I think you can find something similar for less ($), it’s great for when you want a little flava without going full-on dark. MAKEUP AND BEAUTY BLOG RATING: B
Game of Thrones!
OOH! Did you watch last night’s episode yet?
(STOP HERE IF YOU HAVEN’T. SPOILERS AHEAD!)
Measuring how much I liked the episode by the number of times I yelled “HOLY CRAP!” I thought it was mostly okay. I was glad to see Ned Stark still alive and kicking, even if it is with one good leg, but that scene with the Khaleesi eating the raw horse heart almost made me barf!
Oh, and what’s up with Ned’s daughter, Sansa? Hello, irritate much? The whole thing with evil Prince Joffrey kinda gets on my nerves.
I haven’t read the books yet (I plan to), so I don’t know what happens next, but I have a feeling that once the kids get older, Arya Stark is going to kick arse.
Gotta love a plucky gal who’s not afraid to speak her mind…and also wields a sword. 🙂
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Love the pic of you wearing Goa – so sunkissed and summery!
Thanks, Larie! Do you like Becca, too?
no!!!!!!!!!!! my 3 month free period of HBO just ended and I am so GAME OF THRONES deprived :/
you look great in that pic karen!
Nooo! That’s too bad, because the new season of True Blood will be starting soon.
Majorca is soooo lovely! 🙂
Hey, Nina, how are you feeling? Better, I hope!
not really. the nurse wasnt able to squeeze me in today, but im going tomorrow so hopefully that will help w/ the ear pain. 🙂
I hope you can visit the dr. today! Feel better soon, Nina. 🙂
I really need to get in on this Game of Thrones show!
It’s great!
Um, YES! Game of Thrones – I am loving it! I love your “extras” – you are so funny!
Did you watch the last episode?
Strangely, I HATED the books. I like Daenerys in the tv show. Arya is pretty awesome and Khal Drogo I’ve loved in everything I’ve seen him in. Tyrion is very complex and entertaining.
Ya know, I really like Daenerys too. Homegirl is tough — I like to think of her as “The Quiet Storm,” LOL.
I really love Becca but I think these are a pass. I love the YSL waterproof pencil, stays PUT!
I haven’t tried their waterproof pencils, but I sure love their Long Lasting Eye Pencils:
https://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/product-reviews/it-wasnt-hard-to-fall-for-ysls-crayon-yeux-haute-intense-long-lasting-eye-pencils/
Goa is such a beautiful colour! Though I can’t stand having to reapply eyeliner more than once a day lol.
You look extra cute in these Becca pics! You’re really a good advert for them lol I’m buying the two blushes for sure 🙂
Thanks, LOL! They colors are easy for me to wear — love me some corals, peaches, golds and browns. 🙂
Are you already a Becca fan?
Game of thrones is awesome! The books especially.. so well written. Goa is nice too :p
I hear they’re great! I need to pick up a set to read by the pool this summer.
I’ve been looking for a good shimmery brown liner for a while, but maybe this one isn’t it… but one things for sure, I really wanna see game of thrones, looks so good! I’m such a sucker for those medieval type shows haha
Hi Siena,
Have you tried MAC Teddy or Urban Decay Bourbon? Both are fantastic shimmery browns. Here are links to the reviews in case you’re interested:
https://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/mac-makeup/mac-unsung-heroes-teddy-eye-kohl/
https://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/cosmetics/urban-decay-unsung-hero-247-glide-on-eye-pencil-in-bourbon/
I love love LOVE Arya! And Bran. You should read the book if you’re loving the series if you haven’t already.
– Liz
I’ve got the series on my summer reading list. 🙂
Liked your look 🙂
Thanks!
They look great in the swatches, but I think I’ll pass if neither of them have great staying power.
I LOVE your blush and gloss in the photo!! What are they?
Hi Jen,
Both are from Becca Halcyon Days. The blush is Flowerchild:
https://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/product-reviews/flowerchild-youll-look-like-a-fly-damsel-in-the-new-becca-halcyon-days-mineral-blush/
And the lips are Lip & Cheek Creme in Bouganvillea topped with Mai Tai Lip Gloss from the Halcyon Days palette:
https://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/product-reviews/the-becca-halcyon-days-palette-softly-shimmers-like-sunset-at-an-expensive-beach-resort/
I like the idea of the creamy texture but I can’t handle a liner that migrates! 🙂 That built in sharpener is cute, though.
I thought Sunday’s episode was excellent, too! Only 2 more so, we’re winding down. Arya is definitely one of my favorite characters (and Sansa is one of my least favorites). I thought they did an excellent job with Daenerys and the heart-eating. Totally gaggy. Viserys was a more sympathetic character in the show; I almost felt a bit sorry for him. Not so, at all, in the book! Sean Bean is doing a great job as Ned. You can’t help but love him. And they did some good casting for Robb – the boy’s pretty cute. 🙂
The interesting thing about it is it doesn’t really migrate unless you rub at it. It stays put once you get it on, but it’s still very creamy. Odd, but in a good way, I guess.
I really like Daenerys a lot. Girl is tough! I like to refer to her as “The Quiet Storm,” which, coincidentally is also the tag line for the local easy listening music station, LOL!
HAHA! That is too funny. Now every time I see her, I’ll be thinking of humming in the elevator.
Karen! The boy has read these books, and he has hinted that indeed, Arya kicks ass when she gets older, and yes, sansa is supposed to be a total stupid b****. 😀
So all of your feelings are correct!
you look splendid. it seems like products are either hit or miss… glad to have your view on things! oh, btw, your blush application look perfect. do you use a special brush? what’s your hg blush right now? thanks 🙂
Neutrogena’s nourishing eye liner is an automatic pencil with built-in sharpener and smudger which is styled very similar to these Becca liners, except for $7-$8. Don’t know how the two compare otherwise, but may be worth a look as a much cheaper alternative. Besides, I like how both brands focus on subtle and natural makeup.