Buying makeup in English
Everyday English for buying makeup. Key line: “Could you *help* me pick a *shade* for *lipstick*?”
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Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Polite way to ask for help choosing
Good for asking for a recommendation
Ask about the style you want
Here, look = overall makeup style
Ask before you try a color
Natural to ask before testing
Say this when you decide to buy
Use it when you're ready to buy
Quick answers
Ask for advice: what to say in English
Say “Could you help me pick a shade for lipstick?” — polite way to ask for help choosing. Good for asking for a recommendation.
Look: what to say in English
Say “What kind of look are you going for?” — ask about the style you want. Here, look = overall makeup style.
Try first: what to say in English
Say “Can I test it on my hand first?” — ask before you try a color. Natural to ask before testing.
This one: what to say in English
Say “I'll take this one, please.” — say this when you decide to buy. Use it when you're ready to buy.