So while watching Youtube, I came across a red lipstick that was lauded as "the best red for lipstick for dark skin". This color was none other than MAC's retro matte lipstick, 'Ruby Woo'. As I had never bought anything from MAC before, I was not sure I was willing to part with $14.50 plus tax just to try it out. I have plenty of different drugstore reds that I hadn't been happy with before, so I didn't want to waste money to endure more disappointment. By searching dozens of videos, I came across a video that suggested Maybelline's Color Sensational in 'Red Revival' as a dupe for Ruby Woo. With a price of $5.50 plus tax at my local Walmart, it was hard to pass up. I bought Red Revival and did a few swatches, and while I loved the color, I wanted a totally matte color. Red Revival has a bit of a shine, and also it seemed like it would transfer fairly easily, something I detest! On a trip to the mall to collect my birthday Beauty Insider gift from Sephora, I decided on a whim to splurge and pick up Ruby Woo. I swatched it in store and it seemed perfect. So far I am liking both colors, but I'll leave it up to you guys to decide which it best...
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| (Left: Ruby Woo, Right: Red Revival) |
Stats:
Ruby Woo, $14.50 plus tax for 3g/0.1 OZ
Red Revival, $5.50 plus tax for 4.2g/0.15 OZ
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| (Top: RR, Bottom: RW- Direct Sun) |
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| Natural light |
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| Left: RR, Right: RW no flash |
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| with flash |
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| Left: RW, Right: RR |
One thing that I LOOOVVVEEE about Ruby Woo is that there is little to no transfer of the color, unfortunately it is also more drying, as is true of most matte lipsticks.
Either way, both colors are great. So give one or both a try. If you're balling or just balling on a budget, there's no reason why a girl can't have some Rocking
RED lips!!!
HASTA LUEGO! :)
