Shopping for Makeup Products
A person is at a beauty store or cosmetics counter, asking for advice on choosing foundation shades, lipstick colors, or discussing different makeup brands and application techniques with a sales associate.
一个人在美妆店或化妆品专柜，向销售员咨询粉底色号、口红色号的选择，或讨论不同彩妆品牌和上妆技巧。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
foundation
A type of makeup liquid or cream applied to the face to even out skin tone and cover imperfections. In beauty shopping, ask for it when you want base makeup.
一种涂抹在脸上的化妆液或霜，用于均匀肤色并遮盖瑕疵。在美容购物中，当你想要底妆时，请要求它。
overwhelmed
Feeling confused or unable to decide because there are too many choices. Use this when shopping and seeing many options, like 'I'm overwhelmed by the colors.'
因为选择太多而感到困惑或无法决定。用这个词在购物时看到许多选项，比如“我被这些颜色搞得不知所措。”
shade
The specific color tone of a makeup product that matches your skin. Important for foundation or lipstick; say 'What shade suits me?' to get advice.
化妆品产品的特定色调，与您的皮肤匹配。基础或唇膏很重要；说‘什么色号适合我？’以获取建议。
coverage
How much a makeup product hides skin flaws: light, medium, or full. Ask 'What coverage do you recommend?' based on your needs.
化妆品遮盖皮肤瑕疵的程度：轻度、中度或全覆盖。根据您的需求询问‘您推荐什么覆盖度？’
skin type
The condition of your skin, like normal, oily, dry, or combination. Tell a salesperson your skin type to get the right product suggestions.
您的皮肤状况，如正常、油性、干性或混合型。告诉销售人员您的肤质，以获得合适的产品的建议。
buildable
A makeup feature where you can apply more layers for stronger effect without looking heavy. Useful for versatile products; say 'I want something buildable.'
一种化妆特点，可以涂抹更多层以获得更强的效果，而不会显得厚重。适用于多功能产品；可以说“我想要可叠加的”。
T-zone
The oily area of the face including forehead, nose, and chin. Mention it if your skin gets oily there, like 'My T-zone is oily.'
脸部油腻区域，包括额头、鼻子和下巴。如果您的皮肤在那里变油，请提及，例如‘我的T区很油。’
swatches
Small samples of makeup tested on the skin to check color. In stores, say 'Can I see swatches?' to try before buying.
在皮肤上测试以检查颜色的化妆品小样。在商店，说'能看看色板吗？' 来试用后再买。
lipstick
A colored product for the lips. Common in beauty talks; ask for 'everyday lipstick' for daily use.
一种用于嘴唇的彩色产品。在美容话题中常见；日常使用可询问“日常口红”。
finish
The texture or shine of makeup, like matte (no shine), satin (smooth shine), or gloss (wet look). Choose based on preference: 'I like a satin finish.'
化妆品的质地或光泽，如哑光（无光泽）、缎光（平滑光泽）或亮光（湿润外观）。根据喜好选择：“我喜欢缎光妆效。”
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
I'm looking for a new foundation but I'm a bit overwhelmed by all the options.
This sentence introduces your shopping need and expresses confusion. Useful for starting a conversation in a store. 'Looking for' means searching for; 'overwhelmed by' shows too many choices. Use it when you need help deciding.
这句话介绍了你的购物需求并表达了困惑。在商店开始对话时很有用。'Looking for'意思是寻找；'overwhelmed by'表示选择太多。当你需要帮助决定时使用。
Can you help me find the right shade and formula?
A polite request for assistance. 'Can you help me' is a common way to ask for aid. 'Shade' is color, 'formula' is product type. Great for beauty counters to specify what you need help with.
礼貌的求助请求。'Can you help me' 是寻求帮助的常见表达方式。'Shade' 是颜色，'formula' 是产品类型。在美容柜台指定需要什么帮助，非常合适。
What kind of coverage are you looking for? And what's your skin type?
This is a question to gather customer info. Use 'what kind of' for options, and 'and' to connect questions. Salespeople use this to recommend products; learners can practice asking about preferences.
这是一个收集客户信息的提问。使用 'what kind of' 来表示选项，并用 'and' 连接问题。销售人员用这个来推荐产品；学习者可以练习询问偏好。
I'm looking for something buildable, maybe medium to full coverage.
Describes product preferences with qualifiers like 'maybe' for suggestions. 'Buildable' means layerable; 'medium to full' shows range. Useful for explaining needs clearly in shopping.
描述产品偏好，使用像“也许”这样的限定语来提出建议。“可叠加”意为可层层涂抹；“中等到全”显示范围。在购物中用于清晰解释需求很有用。
Would you mind if I test a few swatches on your jawline?
Polite way to ask permission. 'Would you mind if' is conditional for requests. 'Swatches' are tests, 'jawline' is jaw area. Essential for service interactions to check color match.
礼貌地请求许可的方式。'Would you mind if' 是用于请求的条件式。'Swatches' 是测试，'jawline' 是下巴区域。检查颜色匹配的服务互动中必不可少。
That actually blends in really well with my neck!
Expresses positive feedback. 'Blends in' means mixes smoothly; 'actually' adds surprise. Use this to confirm a good match and continue the conversation.
表达积极反馈。'Blends in'意为平滑融合；'actually'添加惊喜。使用此句确认良好匹配并继续对话。
For a natural look, I'd suggest something with a hint of a nude or a soft rose.
Gives recommendations with reasons. 'I'd suggest' is advisory; 'hint of' means a little. 'Natural look' is everyday makeup. Helpful for suggesting options in sales or advice-giving.
提供带理由的推荐。“I'd suggest”是建议性的；“hint of”意思是少许。“Natural look”是日常妆容。有助于在销售或提供建议时推荐选项。
What kind of finish do you prefer – matte, satin, or gloss?
Asks for preference with examples. Dash (–) lists options. 'Prefer' means like best. Use this structure to offer choices in conversations about products.
询问偏好并提供示例。破折号（–）列出选项。'Prefer' 意为最喜欢。使用此结构在产品对话中提供选择。
I prefer something more on the satin or perhaps a subtle gloss side.
States preference with alternatives. 'More on the...side' means leaning towards; 'perhaps' softens suggestion. 'Subtle' means not too much. Good for expressing nuanced likes without being firm.
用备选方案表达偏好。'更倾向于...方面'表示偏向；'或许'软化建议。'微妙'表示不过分。适合表达细微的喜好而不坚定。
You're very welcome! I think you'll love these.
Polite response to thanks, with encouragement. 'You're welcome' answers gratitude; 'I think you'll love' predicts positive reaction. Ends service interactions nicely.
对感谢的礼貌回应，带有鼓励。'You're welcome' 回应感激之情；'I think you'll love' 预测积极反应。以愉快的方式结束服务互动。