EverydayBeginner
Buying makeup in English (beginner)
Beginner English for buying makeup. Key line: “Hi, I'd like a lipstick, please.”
Full script
Lin
Hi, I'd like a lipstick, please.
Them
Sure. What color do you like?
Lin
Do you have pink?
Them
Yes, this light pink is nice.
Lin
Can I try it?
Them
Of course. Here is a tester.
Lin
Thanks. I want soft pink, not bright.
Them
Good choice. Your lips won't shout today.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
want to buy
✓ I'd like a lipstick, please.Polite way to ask for an item
Safe and polite for shopping
color
✓ What color do you like?Shop staff ask this about color
Common question from shop staff
try it
✓ Can I try it?Ask to test it
Use for trying colors or products
softer
✓ I want soft pink, not bright.Say the color style you want
bright = strong, vivid color
Quick answers
want to buy: what to say in English
Say “I'd like a lipstick, please.” — polite way to ask for an item. Safe and polite for shopping.
color: what to say in English
Say “What color do you like?” — shop staff ask this about color. Common question from shop staff.
try it: what to say in English
Say “Can I try it?” — ask to test it. Use for trying colors or products.
softer: what to say in English
Say “I want soft pink, not bright.” — say the color style you want. bright = strong, vivid color.