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免税店买化妆品Duty-Free Cosmetics Shopping

在免税店选购化妆品和护肤品 This scene includes 20 dialogue turns across 2 conversation paths, helping you practice with 美妆柜台顾问.

Airport · 机场20 phrasesBasic 基础Intermediate 进阶

Dialogue Preview · 对话预览

Buying Skincare · 购买护肤品

basic
You

Hi, I'm looking for a moisturizer. Something for dry skin.

你好,我想买保湿霜。适合干性皮肤的。

We have a great selection! Do you have any brand preference, or are you open to trying something new?

我们选择很多!您有品牌偏好吗,还是愿意尝试新的?

You

I'm open to anything. What do you recommend for really dry skin?

什么都可以。特别干的皮肤你推荐什么?

This La Mer moisturizing cream is our top seller. It's $150 here — you'd pay about $190 at a department store. Would you like to try a sample?

这款海蓝之谜保湿霜是我们的销冠。这里卖150美元——百货商店大概要190美元。要试一下小样吗?

You

Yes, please. Can I try it on my hand?

好的。可以在手上试一下吗?

Of course! Here you go... See how it absorbs quickly without feeling greasy? It's very hydrating.

当然!给您……看,吸收得很快,不油腻。非常补水。

You

It feels nice. Is there a smaller size? I want to try it before committing to the full size.

感觉不错。有小号的吗?我想先试试再买大瓶的。

💡 国外很多品牌有travel size(旅行装),比正装小很多,价格也便宜,适合先试用。

We have a 30ml travel size for $65, and the full size is 60ml for $150. The full size is definitely better value.

我们有30毫升的旅行装65美元,正装60毫升150美元。正装肯定更划算。

You

I'll go with the travel size for now. Do you have any free samples I could take?

那我先买旅行装吧。有免费的试用装可以拿吗?

Sure! I'll add a few samples to your bag. We have a serum and an eye cream sample. Here's your total — $65.

当然!我给您袋子里加几个小样。有精华液和眼霜的试用装。一共65美元。

Foundation Shade Matching · 粉底色号匹配

intermediate
You

I need a foundation but I'm not sure what shade I am.

我想买粉底但不确定自己是什么色号。

No problem, I can help match you! Let me look at your skin tone in natural light. Do you know if your undertone is warm, cool, or neutral?

没问题,我可以帮你试色!我在自然光下看一下你的肤色。你知道你的肤色底调是暖色、冷色还是中性的吗?

You

I have no idea, to be honest.

说实话我完全不知道。

That's okay! Let me swatch a few shades on your jawline. This helps us see which one disappears into your skin — that's your match.

没关系!我在你下巴线上试几个色号。看哪个和皮肤融为一体——那就是适合你的色号。

You

Okay, go ahead.

好的,试吧。

I think you're a '21 Natural Beige' — it has a warm yellow undertone which is very common for East Asian skin. See? This one blends right in.

我觉得你适合'21号自然米色'——有暖黄底调,东亚肤色很常见。看,这个完全融入了。

You

Oh, that does look natural. What finish does this one have? I don't like anything too shiny.

确实看着很自然。这款是什么妆效的?我不喜欢太亮的。

This one is semi-matte, so it controls oil but doesn't look flat. We also have a dewy finish if you ever want that glow. It lasts about 12 hours with a setting spray.

这款是半哑光的,控油但不会看起来太死板。如果你想要光泽感,我们也有水光妆效的。配上定妆喷雾可以持妆大约12小时。

You

Semi-matte is perfect. I'll take it.

半哑光的正好。我要了。

Wonderful! Here's a sample of our setting spray too — it pairs perfectly with this foundation. Your total is $42.

太好了!这里还有一个定妆喷雾的小样——跟这款粉底很搭。一共42美元。

Key Phrases · 关键短语

moisturizer

在这里指保湿面霜

brand preference

品牌偏好

open to trying

愿意尝试

top seller

销冠

department store

百货商店

try a sample

试一下小样

absorbs quickly

吸收快

greasy

油腻

hydrating

补水

travel size

旅行装

full size

正装

better value

更划算

Cultural Notes · 文化注释

  • 国外很多品牌有travel size(旅行装),比正装小很多,价格也便宜,适合先试用。

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FAQ · 常见问题

What do you say when "duty-free cosmetics shopping" in English?
You can start with: "Hi, I'm looking for a moisturizer. Something for dry skin." (你好,我想买保湿霜。适合干性皮肤的。).
What will staff/locals say to you during "duty-free cosmetics shopping"?
You may hear: "We have a great selection! Do you have any brand preference, or are you open to trying something new?" (我们选择很多!您有品牌偏好吗,还是愿意尝试新的?).
How many English phrases are in this "Duty-Free Cosmetics Shopping" scene?
This scene contains 20 dialogue turns across 2 conversation flows, covering buying skincare, foundation shade matching.
Are there cultural tips for "duty-free cosmetics shopping" in English-speaking countries?
国外很多品牌有travel size(旅行装),比正装小很多,价格也便宜,适合先试用。

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