Color me hb/sixteen

Being a teenage girl could be hard sometimes. Especially when it comes to fashion. Because when you're a teenage girl, you're too old to be wearing kid stuff and too young to be strutting in your mom's.

Also, finding the right cosmetics for your young, untouched skin could prove to be quite a dilemma. Let's face it; most cosmetics are targeted for a more mature market. These products have formulations that are fine-tuned to the older female market's beauty and skincare needs.

But your woes may finally be over as Herbench unveils its newest teen cosmetic collection. Herbench, Bench's female apparel and lifestyle store counterpart, has always been popular among trendy young women. With its diverse mix of colorful separates and simple yet stylish shirts, it is one of the country's most fashionable labels. This time, Herbench takes the teen cosmetic field and offers up hb/sixteen.

The makeup line consists of Shimmer Eye Cream, Duo Eye shadow, Flavored Lip Gloss, lipstick, mascara, peel-off nail polish, art nail pen, Shimmer powder and oil control face powder. hb/16 cosmetic items are allergy-tested. All items have a light formula that is ideal for young skin.

The hb/sixteen line is fun and playful, nicely emphasized in its cute and funky packaging. The Shimmer Eye Cream, which comes in sets of two, brings a glistening highlight to your eyes. There are eight sets you can choose from.

The Duo Eye shadow adds glamour and detail to your eyes with each shade simultaneously serving to emphasize and accentuate your eye area. Duo Eye shadow comes in candy sprinkles, strawberry shortcake, raspberry glaze, cream puff, blueberry cheesecake, mango tango, coffee crème brulee, pistachio pecan, choco mint chip and caramel fudge.

Other hot hb/16 items are the Flavored Lip Gloss and Lip Colour. The lip gloss, with its variety of strawberry, grape, chocolate, mint, orange and tutti-frutti flavors, is the perfect lip companion as a swift dab on your lips gives you a colorful luminous glamour. You can use it with a lipstick. The Lip Colour, meanwhile, will leave your lips looking soft and supple. Available colors are First Kiss, Babe, Audrey, Lolita, Sweetsy Patootsie, Snub, Twiggy and Dream Girl. Each flavor is designed to match your unique personality.

hb/sixteen also has its own arrays of Peel-Off Nail Polish and Art Nail Pen. The former, which comes in five transparent colors, are intended to accentuate your hands. It is hassle-free and oh-so-easy to use. The latter, available in orange, blue, violet, white, pink, red, green and yellow, is for painting your nails with different designs to celebrate your individuality.

The mascara, enriched with Vitamin E and Aloe Vera, has a water-resistant formula that makes it safe for everyday use.

Also a definite must-have is hb/sixteen's Shimmer Loose Powder, which is available in blue, bronze, gold, pink and sienna. It controls the oil in your face all the while giving you that natural-looking radiance. And enfleshing the flair and confidence of the hb/sixteen makeup line is Georgia Schulze.

The 5'5" svelte teener, who comes from the gorgeous Revilla clan, has the right blend of kooky fun and innocence that is the heart of hb/sixteen. She likes clean simple fun that allows her to spend time with her family and friends. She's a real trooper in every sense of the word.

Being a typical teenager, Georgia enjoys hanging out and going on trips. She says she likes going to the beach with her friends and in fact, has the tan to show for it. The once-upon-a-time gymnast is now busy stretching her limbs under the warm rays of the sun. Other times, she would be holed up in the kitchen--- perfecting her culinary skills.

This is a girl who knows when it is time to dress up or dress down. When it is time to put on some color or kick in the charm. With her disarming smile that lights up her eyes, she is the epitome of girlish fun and young woman sensibilities. Proof? She never leaves home without a Herbench fruitstix.

She admits that she's not really too keen on using makeup but that changed when she was introduced to hb/sixteen. Her simple beauty regimen consists of putting a little blush on her face, a dab of concealer, and some eye makeup.

"With its light formulation, the hb/sixteen cosmetic line is perfect for my skin," Georgia shares. The incoming college freshman feels excited about her hb_sixteen gig, this being her first. But then, this girl is no neophyte in the competitive and glamorous world of modeling. She has done a couple of print ads for various products. And she admits she gets pretty good advice from her mom, who was also a model.

"My mom has always told me not to endorse products that would take out my freshness. It is important that the product is right for my personality and my needs." Indeed, no other girl could've communicated the perky style and individuality of the hb/16 cosmetic line better than Georgia.

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About The Author:

April Tom is a successful author and regular contributor to http://www.1st-in-cosmetics.com. Tips on skin care, hair care and beauty products to bring out natural beauty.