Product Review

How M.A.C.’s Famous Ruby Woo Lipstick Looks on Five Skin Tones

Name: M.A.C. Retro Matte Lipstick in Ruby Woo
Item: M.A.C. Retro Matte Lipstick in Ruby Woo

The iconic red lipstick is flattering for all.

By Elizabeth Siegel

May 14, 2019

$19

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TL;DR:

What It Is: A classic, bright-red matte lipstick with blue undertones
What It Does: Leaves lips with a pigmented shade of red
Who It's For: Great for anyone looking for a classic matte lip

As we imagine you already know, the M.A.C. Ruby Woo is the ultimate bold, opaque, matte cherry red. It has racked up an Allure Best of Beauty Award, three Readers’ Choice Awards, and (give or take) 3,674,591 makeup-artist recommendations.

The opaque color has blue undertones that flatter every skin tone and make your teeth sparkle, as if a drop of coffee has never passed your lips. Proof it looks amazing on everyone? It also boasts a diverse celebrity fan club including Lauren Conrad, Sia, Christina Hendricks, and Rita Ora. Rihanna was so obsessed, she made her own limited-edition version called Riri Woo in 2013. It sold out in three hours.

Check out our beautiful staff wearing the iconic shade:

Personally, I like to pair this shade without much other makeup: a trace of black liquid eyeliner, mascara, brow gel, and strategic concealer. A look, if I do say so myself.

$19