八大明星化妆品

We have to admit, this feature is normally – how do we put this – reeking of testosterone. Cars, planes, weapons, robots, these are all things which, well, boys tend to like more than girls, lets face it. So this month we've decided to feminize Gadgets and Gizmos up a bit. That's right, we're doing – beauty products. Want to primp, curl, and dust with the best of them? Then try our guide! Boys, we know this one may be a tad boring to you – but on the positive side, think about how great it'll look.

我们得承认,这篇专题,怎么说呢,通常散发着雄性激素的气味。说实话,汽车、飞机、武器和机器人这些东西,男孩往往比女孩更加喜欢。所以,本月我们决定让《科技酷品》多些女性色彩。是的,我们本期主题是化妆品。想用最好的化妆品打扮、烫卷、抹粉么?那么试试我们的指南吧!男孩们,我们知道你们可能会觉得这篇有些无聊,但往好处说,想想看化妆之后女孩们该有多漂亮吧。

1) Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler

植树秀睫毛夹

Got long eyelashes? Want to make them super-sexy? Then you need one of these – they may look like instruments of medieval torture, but they're the best way to get curly, gorgeous lashes. If you want that 50s film star look, this is the best way to get them – a really good curler can even transform short, stubby lashes into glamorously long ones. Mascara can go some way towards giving you that bright-eyed look, but a curler will complete the picture. The Shu Uemora curler is the most iconic, used by professional makeup artists, but even a cheaper curler can work wonders. Remember to mildly heat the curler before you use it for the best results!

拥有长长的睫毛?想让它们变得超级性感么?那你需要其中一款,它们或许看起来像中世纪酷刑里的刑具,但却是你拥有美丽翘睫毛的最佳方法。如果你想长得跟50年代电影明星似的,那么这就是最佳途径。一个真正的好睫毛夹能将短而粗的睫毛变成美丽的长睫毛。睫毛膏能使你的眼睛显得明亮,而睫毛夹还能锦上添花。植树秀睫毛夹最经典,是专业化妆师的首选,但便宜一些的睫毛夹也能创造奇迹。记得在使用前稍微加热睫毛夹,这样才能达到最佳效果!

2) Johnson and Johnson's Baby Moisturizer

强生婴儿润肤露

Baby products are used by many adults because they're guaranteed to be soft and harmless; I remember my mum washing us with Johnson & Johnson's – one of the most famous manufacturers – baby shampoo when we were little, because even if it got into our eyes it would barely sting. (My sister and I hated having our hair washed, so anything that made it easier was a blessing for our poor long-suffering mother.) People with sensitive skin are particularly fond of baby products, because if they're mild enough for babies' skin, which is extremely vulnerable, very few adults will be negatively affected by them. This baby moisturizer is exceptionally good because it has a very low 'playtime' – the amount of time it takes for the lotion to be absorbed into the skin – so it refreshes your skin without leaving you with that unpleasantly sticky feeling afterwards.

许多成年人使用婴儿产品,因为它们柔和且无害;我记得小时候母亲用强生(最有名的厂商之一)婴儿香波给我们洗澡,因为即使香波进入眼睛,也几乎感觉不到疼痛。(我们兄妹俩不喜欢洗头,因此任何使洗头变得简单的东西都是我们长期吃苦受累的母亲的福音。)皮肤敏感的人尤其喜欢婴儿产品,因为它们很柔和,适合婴儿非常娇嫩的皮肤,很少有成年人会感到不适。强生婴儿润肤露很不错,能迅速被肌肤所吸收,因此涂了之后就会感觉清爽,皮肤还不会有黏黏的感觉。

3) Colour Me Beautiful Colour Fix Lip Sealant

Colour Me Beautiful色彩修补唇蜡

Wow, this is an amazing product! In a little compact box, you have a small wand of lip color and a lip sealant. Apply the lip colour, and within a minute, it 'gloms' onto your lips, creating wonderfully durable colour. Apply the clear lipstick 'sealant' for a soft, semi-lustrous shine, and you won't have to reapply for hours. Better than lipstick any day, because it doesn't smear or stain under anything but the harshest conditions. Wonderful product, innovative package, economical price! L'Oreal makes a similar product which some recommend, but do you really want to give money to a company famed for their collaboration with Nazis?

哇,这可是个好东西!在一个小盒子里,有一根小唇彩棒和一个唇蜡。先涂唇彩,不出一分钟,它就会“占据”你的嘴唇,创造完美持久的色彩。再涂上唇蜡,产生柔和的光泽,几个小时之内都不用再涂。它不会轻易掉色,比任何唇膏都要好。极好的产品,富有创新的套装,还不贵呢!有人推荐欧莱雅的类似产品,但你真的想把钱给一个因与纳粹合作而闻名的公司么?

4) That's Rich Skin Softening Face Cleanser

That's Rich柔肤洁面乳

When evaluating creams, product developers often refer to 'cushion.' Cushion refers to the density of the product and how it cushions the hands when you begin to rub the product into your skin. The more cushion a product has, the richer and creamier it is, and the more enjoyable to use. The That's Rich Cleanser has substantial cushion, melting eye makeup and comforting skin with olive oil, cocoa butter and soothing botanical extracts. Even though it contains all these rich ingredients, it still rinses off easily, and can give your face that lovely soft look.

产品开发人员在评价面霜时总会提到“cushion”一词。Cushion指的是产品的浓度,以及你开始将产品涂到你的肌肤时它如何保护你的手。一个产品的cushion越多,它的浓度就越高,越好用。That's Rich洁面乳有充足的cushion、橄榄油、可可油和植物提取物。虽然它含有这么多浓郁的成份,但它仍然很容易洗净,能使你的脸蛋显得可爱又娇嫩。

5) Thymes Fig Leaf & Cassis Foaming Milk Bath

Thymes Fig Leaf & Cassis泡泡牛奶沐浴露

Who doesn't love bath products? We were big bathers in my household when I was little, and always had a wide range of bubble baths, milk baths, and similar to hand – my sister used to like to pour two or three of them together and create an unholy witch's brew of a bath. Sadly, few homes in China have a proper bath – you might have to wait till you get a nice hotel room to use this properly, but nothing beats lying back in a nice soak. Smell is one of the most pleasant aspects of a milk bath, which is why we adore this delicious treat – the fragrance is as indulgent as the tubful of creamy, extravagant bubbles that this little envelope of riches will produce (available in candles and shower gel, too). Kiss your stress goodbye!

谁不喜欢洗浴产品呢?我小时候,家人都很喜欢泡澡,经常洗泡泡浴、牛奶浴,等等。我妹妹经常两三种沐浴露倒在一起,把水弄得像邪恶巫婆的配方一般。不过很遗憾,很少中国家庭有好的浴盆,你可能要等到去酒店才能好好享用该产品了,但没什么比躺在一个好的浴缸里更惬意的事了。气味是牛奶浴最宜人的因素之一,这也是我们为什么如此喜欢这个宝贝——香味跟这一小包沐浴露制造的泡泡一样持久。跟你的郁闷吻别吧。

6) Too Faced Cosmetics Brow Envy Kit

Too Faced眉毛造型盒

Eyebrows help shape the whole look of your face, so a good eyebrow kit is essential for anybody who wants to change their image. If you want to perfectly shape your brows to give yourself that Hollywood look, this kit is a good choice – as indicated by the title, it's suitable for any hair colour. (Admittedly, most of our readers don't have a great deal of variation in hair colour, but still …) This kit includes every tool that you can possibly need to shape, fill, define and set your eyebrows perfectly.

眉毛能修饰你的脸型,因此一套好的眉毛美容工具对于任何想改变造型的人都是必备的。如果你想让你的睫毛像好莱坞明星那样有形,这套组合就是个好选择,就像小标题所说,它适合各种发色。(得承认,我们的大多数读者的发色差别不大,但仍……)这组套装包含的工具齐全,能完美地修饰、描绘你的眉毛。

7) Guerlain Issima Midnight Secret

娇兰伊诗美深夜护肤霜

We call a good rest a 'beauty sleep' and it's true – sleep does wonders for your look. But if you want to stay up all night and party, you're going to need a little help. Ok, this one is expensive.Horribly expensive, in fact – you're going to be forking over 800 kwai for a bottle, and a small bottle at that! On the other hand, many Hollywood celebrities swear by it; it's described as 'sleep in a jar,' because it makes your skin look as clean and refreshed as if you'd gotten a good night's sleep. So if you want to work hard or party hard, and still look fresh and pretty in the morning, this is the key – but maybe you'd better just tone down the lifestyle a bit instead!

我们称好的休息好为“美容觉”,睡眠的确能为你的容貌创造奇迹。但如果你想熬通宵参加聚会,那你得需要一些帮助。好吧,这东西很贵。事实上一瓶要价就800多块,还是一小瓶!另外,许多好莱坞明星都是它的忠实粉丝;它被称为“在瓶子里睡觉”,因为它使你的肌肤干净又清爽,就好像你睡了一夜的好觉。所以,如果你想好好工作,或痛快地参加聚会,而早上又显得既精神又漂亮,那它就是答案,不过你最好稍微改变一下这种生活方式。

8) Kabuki Brushes

艺妓化妆刷

A lot of girls like to use powder puffs, thanks to their size and portability, but they're breeding grounds for bacteria unless cleaned properly and thoroughly! Whether you use pressed or loose, translucent or shaded face powder, get rid of the foam or fabric puff that comes with it and upgrade to this fluffy, fabulous finishing brush, named after the traditional Japanese theatre, which uses heavy makeup. Dip your brush in loose powder or stroke it across the pressed compact, then tap it or blow on it to get rid of the excess. Apply the powder in circular motions, and you will get a finish of airbrushed flawlessness. Plus, it's small enough to tuck in your handbag still.

由于粉扑体积小、携带方便,许多女孩都喜欢,但如果清洗不恰当或不彻底,它们就成了细菌的滋生地!无论你使用压缩粉扑还是散粉,隐形粉底抑或着色粉底,都可以升级到这款毛茸茸的优秀定妆刷,用它除去粉扑带来的泡沫或碎屑。它以传统日本歌剧命名,因为艺妓要化很浓的妆。先将刷子插入散粉,或者在压缩粉表面蘸几下,然后轻轻拍打或吹口气,去掉多余的粉。敷粉时两手画圆,这样就会达到完美的效果。另外,它足够小,能够塞在你的手包里。