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MAC Ruby Woo Lipstick.

About this product

A classic blue-toned red lipstick from MAC's permanent collection, designed to deliver a bold, traditional red finish.

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Guru Score

75%

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Early verdict · Few reviews so far

What the gurus are saying

Ruby Woo suits those with cooler, bluer undertones best, and it earned its place as a cult classic that most people seem to own at some point. The catch: while it's a beautifully iconic shade, some gurus find that as they've got older it reads a touch too harsh on its own, and prefer softening it with a liner or layering technique rather than wearing it straight. It's less about the product itself and more about finding the right moment and skin to wear it.
Synthesized from 2 expert reviews · most recent take December 2024

What they liked

  • Flatters blue undertones
  • Iconic shade with strong cult following

What they flagged

  • May feel too bold for some as they age

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What the gurus are saying.

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"This is Ruby Woo from Mac, and this works on literally every single skin tone. I've tried it. This has a blue undertone to it, and it's an opaque full coverage lipstick."
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"That shade I think it was like one of their most successful collabs that they did which is which was such a buzz to me"
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"I hate to say it, but you're going to say Ruby Woo by MAC, aren't you? No, okay, that dries."
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"That shade I think it was like one of their most successful collabs that they did which is which was such a buzz to me"
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"When I was younger I always used to wear Ruby Woo, MAC Ruby Woo. I mean, who doesn't own Ruby Woo? But now if I wear Ruby Woo I'm like I can't do Ruby Woo at my age. [...] It's got to be a little bit softer."
Val Garland: Glow Up, Iconic Makeup and the Story Behind Lady Gaga's Meat Dress
"When I was younger I always used to wear MAC Ruby Woo. I mean, who doesn't own Ruby Woo? But now if I wear Ruby Woo I'm like, I can't do Ruby Woo in my age. No, no, no. [...] It's got to be a little bit softer."

Frequently asked.

What is MAC Ruby Woo Lipstick?

A classic blue-toned red lipstick from MAC's permanent collection, designed to deliver a bold, traditional red finish.

Is MAC Ruby Woo Lipstick worth it?

Yes. All 2 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 75%.

What is MAC Ruby Woo Lipstick's Guru Score?

MAC Ruby Woo Lipstick holds a Guru Score of 75%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected.

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