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The Cosmetic Market...

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I'm being completely serious when I say that my jaw dropped when I walked into this local Nashville chain for the first time. I stood just inside the door trying to take it all in and determine my best route around the store. The space is sparkling clean and bright and the bakers racks seem to go on forever. The selection of high end beauty booty was staggering and there were even a few brands I hadn't yet heard of. There's a small hair salon in back as well as one skin treatment room but I didn't have time to try out their services. Hands down The Cosmetic Market is by far the best large scale cosmetic store I've ever visited...

My view from the sliding market doors...isn't it pretty?

My favorite Emi-Jay hair elastics in fun colors and patterns.

The most obvious way to sell hair appliances is to let the customer try before they buy.
I adore the curly, orange electrical cords hanging from the ceiling.

The newsstand and some of their market bags for sale. 
Refreshments and snacks are also available but not pictured.

Baggu bags (my faves) and a few other lifestyle accessories.

A play area for the juniors so Mommy can spend money...genius!

Clean Scene is a teen skincare line by Murad and starts at $16.

LAFCO's Little Luxuries soy blend candles smell lovely and come with their own box of matches contained in the lid (which doubles as a stand for the candle when burning). To me, these tins scream "HOSTESS GIFT!"

The cleanest and most complete selection of Mario Badescu I've ever seen.

I will definitely visit The Cosmetic Market every time I happen to be in Nashville and I suggest you do the same. Plan to take your time and to spend some coin...

Hill Center at Green Hills 
4015 Hillsboro Pike, Suite 107 Nashville, TN  37215 
615.298.7759



Winter Glow on INsight...

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It's January so 'tis the season for dry, dull, chapped, flaky skin. Beat the winter blah's with my tips from the latest INsight episode:

Cold Weather Skin Care

Winter Glow Makeup Tips

Recap: exfoliate gently, moisturize (I prefer oils) and use an optical illuminator on top of makeup to fake a lit from within look. If you'd like tailored advice feel free to tweet me @navigatewstyle or post a message on the NWS Facebook page!

Thanks for watching!

xx
JDF

facial massage...

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While I was supposed to be shopping for others I came across a 'new to me' beauty tool I consider to be a must have! This massager (with a bamboo handle!) by The Body Shop is a nubby rolling pin for your face and neck which is supposed to help improve blood flow and increase the absorption of your treatments. I just think it feels nice...


You should really just take my word for it because the tester tool for you to try in store is disgustingly filthy...don't even touch it. Just grab a new one, pay the $8 and send me a thank you note. It's quite a relaxing little ritual, espesh if you get someone else to do it for you! 

Always use on clean skin, follow the included instructions and rinse the tool well, post massage.


This massager would be a great stocking stuffer for a beauty junkie or as part of a relaxation themed gift basket for the spa girl in your life!

I poo poo petroleum jelly...

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I saw a tweet the other day advising readers to purchase a "big jar of generic petroleum jelly & use it as lip balm, makeup remover, under-eye moisturizer, foot & hand cream, & more!" This seemingly innocuous tweet made me say...WTF??? Petroleum jelly is a byproduct of crude oil...why would anyone want to include this product in their beauty routine? Forget the potential hazard concerns for now, the product is just not effective...

Claims that petroleum jelly actually moisturizes are false. It is a barrier product meaning it prevents moisture from getting in or out...this is why it's been used to prevent diaper rash or wind burn and to protect scrapes and cuts from infection. Any softening results are strictly temporary since the product is not absorbed into the skin. This may be the reason the Environmental Working Group gives petroleum jelly relatively low hazard ratings. If your grandmother claims petroleum jelly is responsible for her youthful glow it's because she probably has a few layers of the goop sitting on top of her skin!

Instead of petroleum jelly use organic coconut oil, jojoba oil or grapeseed oil as your bulk, multi tasking moisturizer, mmmkay?