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药店买护肤品Buying Skincare Products

在药店选购护肤品,了解成分和适合的肤质 This scene includes 20 dialogue turns across 2 conversation paths, helping you practice with 美容顾问.

Shopping · 购物20 phrasesBasic 基础Intermediate 进阶

Dialogue Preview · 对话预览

Sunscreen & Moisturizer · 选购防晒和保湿

basic
You

Hi, I need a good sunscreen. There are so many options — can you help me choose?

你好,我需要一款好的防晒霜。选择太多了——能帮我选一下吗?

Of course! What's your skin type — oily, dry, or combination? And will you be using it for daily wear or outdoor activities?

当然!您的肤质是什么样的——油性、干性还是混合性?是日常使用还是户外活动?

You

I have combination skin. It's mostly for daily use.

我是混合性皮肤。主要是日常用。

For daily use with combination skin, I'd recommend this lightweight SPF 50. It's oil-free and won't feel greasy. It also works well under makeup.

混合性皮肤日常用的话,我推荐这款轻薄的SPF 50。不含油,不会觉得油腻。可以当妆前用。

You

Does it leave a white cast? I've had that problem with other sunscreens.

会不会泛白?我用其他防晒霜遇到过这个问题。

No, this one is a chemical sunscreen so it goes on completely clear. The mineral ones tend to leave a white cast.

不会,这是化学防晒霜,涂上去完全透明。物理防晒的容易泛白。

You

Perfect. I also need a moisturizer for nighttime. Something hydrating but not too heavy.

太好了。我还需要一款晚间保湿霜。保湿但不要太厚重的。

This gel cream with hyaluronic acid is great. It hydrates without clogging pores. It's also fragrance-free, which is better for sensitive skin.

这款含透明质酸的凝胶霜很好。保湿又不堵塞毛孔。而且无香精,对敏感皮肤更好。

You

I'll take both. Do you have any samples I could try first?

两个都要。有试用装吗?

We don't have samples for these, but both have a money-back guarantee if they don't work for your skin. Just return within 30 days.

这些没有试用装,但两款都有退款保证,如果不适合您的皮肤的话。30天内退就行。

Understanding Skincare Ingredients · 了解护肤成分

intermediate
You

I keep hearing about retinol and vitamin C serums. What do they actually do?

我经常听到视黄醇和维C精华。它们到底有什么用?

Retinol helps with anti-aging — it boosts collagen and reduces fine lines. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that brightens skin and fades dark spots.

视黄醇有抗衰老的作用——促进胶原蛋白生成,减少细纹。维C是抗氧化剂,能提亮肤色、淡化色斑。

You

Can I use both at the same time?

两个可以同时用吗?

It's better to use them at different times. Vitamin C in the morning with sunscreen, and retinol at night. Using them together can irritate your skin.

最好分开用。维C白天配防晒用,视黄醇晚上用。一起用可能会刺激皮肤。

You

I'm a beginner with retinol. Should I start with a high concentration?

我是视黄醇新手。应该从高浓度开始吗?

Definitely not. Start with a low concentration, like 0.25%, and use it every other night. Your skin needs time to build tolerance.

千万不要。从低浓度开始,比如0.25%,隔一晚用一次。皮肤需要时间建立耐受。

You

Good to know. What about niacinamide? I see it in a lot of products.

了解了。烟酰胺呢?我在很多产品里都看到它。

Niacinamide is very versatile — it helps with pores, oil control, and brightening. It pairs well with most ingredients and is gentle enough for daily use.

烟酰胺很全能——缩毛孔、控油、提亮都有帮助。和大多数成分都能搭配,温和到可以每天用。

You

I think I'll start with vitamin C and niacinamide. Can you recommend specific products?

我想先从维C和烟酰胺开始。能推荐具体的产品吗?

This vitamin C serum is our bestseller — it's 15% concentration with vitamin E. And this niacinamide serum is great value at $12. Together they make a solid morning routine.

这款维C精华是我们的畅销品——15%浓度含维E。这款烟酰胺精华性价比很高,才12美元。两个一起是很好的早间护肤组合。

Key Phrases · 关键短语

skin type

肤质

oily

油性

dry

干性

combination

混合性

SPF 50

防晒指数50

oil-free

不含油的

greasy

油腻的

under makeup

妆前/化妆前

white cast

泛白

chemical sunscreen

化学防晒

mineral

物理防晒/矿物防晒

hyaluronic acid

透明质酸/玻尿酸

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FAQ · 常见问题

What do you say when "buying skincare products" in English?
You can start with: "Hi, I need a good sunscreen. There are so many options — can you help me choose?" (你好,我需要一款好的防晒霜。选择太多了——能帮我选一下吗?).
What will staff/locals say to you during "buying skincare products"?
You may hear: "Of course! What's your skin type — oily, dry, or combination? And will you be using it for daily wear or outdoor activities?" (当然!您的肤质是什么样的——油性、干性还是混合性?是日常使用还是户外活动?).
How many English phrases are in this "Buying Skincare Products" scene?
This scene contains 20 dialogue turns across 2 conversation flows, covering sunscreen & moisturizer, understanding skincare ingredients.

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