I have always been drawn to reds when it comes to lipsticks but since I was always a shy lipstick wearer I hardly ever dared wearing red and when I did, it didn’t look all that great. After spending over two years blogging, I have learned how lipsticks work, yet I got Ruby Woo pretty much on a whim. I wasn’t sure if I would really like it or reach out for it all that much, but this is such a popularΒ shade from MAC that I had to get it.
Ruby Woo by MAC is a deep but at the same time bright, blue-toned red. I don’t think it even requires a description, it is what true red is. Since it has blue undertones it makes teeth look whiter and this is such a universal shade that it would suit most of the skin tones. Ruby Woo has Retromatte finish which makes it an extreme matte lipstick. Now I am not sure why but as per my experience I don’t find most lip products even half as drying as people rant! Perhaps, my lips aren’t as dry but if you exfoliate your lips regularly and apply lip balm while doing the rest of your makeup, then blot it out before applying this lipstick, it won’t give you too much of a hard time even if it doesn’t glide on like butter. The pigmentation is great and the wear time of this lipstick is amazing. Once it’s on, it doesn’t budge! I won’t say that it is 100% transfer-proof, but it is surely more than 90% transfer-proof. As for the scent, it is same vanilla-y as rest of MAC lipsticks which isn’t over-powering at all.
For me Ruby Woo was my ‘bahar ka jhonka‘, that literally translates to gust of spring and it symbolizes being in love. For the first time in forever, I found my perfect shade of red.Β I love wearing this lipstick to full opacity, it is such a confidence boosterΒ and I have been reaching out for it surprisingly often. It is a must-have and I am so obsessed that I need a lifetime supply!
You can also see me wearing Ruby Woo here.
Price: $16
Amount: 3g
Availability: I got mine from Dubai. It’s best to shop MAC in Pakistan from reliable Facebook pages like MAC Addict which offer reasonable prices too.
Fakhra's says
Oh Gosh, this is a killer color and become a part of every individual girl…
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Jadirah Sarmad says
Yes! Everybody should get this!! π x
Farah Zaki says
Oh that's a pretty shade and it looks good on you! x <3
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Jadirah Sarmad says
Thank you Farah! π x
Noor Unnahar says
I love love love this shade. Though I don't even wear dark or red shades. It's a beautiful color, no doubt. And you look barri achi π
Jadirah Sarmad says
You should really wear red now! You'll fall in love with yourself! π Thanks! ^^ x
Bakhtawar Tahir says
Ruby woo is very dear to me <3 It has to be the best red lipstick EVER !!!! and you're totally rocking it =D. xx
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Jadirah Sarmad says
Exactamente! π Thank you!! xx
Zubaida Rasool says
This shade is super gorgeous no doubt and looks so lovely on your pretty face π
GlamupGirls
Jadirah Sarmad says
Thank you so much Zubaida! π x
Rabiya Jehangir says
I also didn't find red lipstick for me till now π but It look great on you….great review
Jadirah Sarmad says
You should get this! Trust me, you will love it!! π x
Momina Haseeb says
It's an amazimg shade, such a pretty red and looks really nice on you! π I want to get one too so badly! π
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Jadirah Sarmad says
Thanks! π x
dudettestalk says
Ruby woo looks sooo flattering against your skintone Masha Allah π
Jadirah Sarmad says
Thank you! π x
Creatively Dysfunctional says
It's a beautiful color on you! I remember 2 years ago I was sitting next to my grandma at church and she pulled it out to touch up her lips and she said you know they named Ruby Woo after me. I giggled.
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Jadirah Sarmad says
Awww! Hehe! π x
anna kazi says
Love your review and swatch π This colour is gorgeous and you look so pretty and this lipstick suits u so good and i must say MAC is worth every penny.
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Jadirah Sarmad says
Thank you so much! It really is! π x
Zubia Rizvi says
You look so HOT with Ruby Woo on! It's definitely your colour girl! xx
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Jadirah Sarmad says
Awww! Thank you girl!! π xx
Huda...!!! says
Ahhh this is such a lovely red shade… and you look stunning Jadirah…<3
Jadirah Sarmad says
Thanks Huda! ^^ x
Kiran Imtiaz says
I wannntttt it. It's such a sexy red. I think i want all reds from MAC :p
Jadirah Sarmad says
I secretly wish the same! π xx
Shehrzad Dastaan says
you looks amazing <3 <3 <3 ever since I came to know of roobywoo two years ago i have bee in love with the color and i am always hunting for dupes ^_^ lucky you
Jadirah Sarmad says
I hope you find one soon then! π x
Fia I Lovely says
Gosh you looks so beautiful :* Darling wana follow each other? Do let me know :*
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Jadirah Sarmad says
Thanks a bunch! Sure! π x
jasmine turner says
Such a gorgeous shade, looks amazing on you!
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Jadirah Sarmad says
Thanks Jasmine! π
Faye_Oliviaa says
I've been tempted by this shade for such a long time, it looks beautiful! xx
Jadirah Sarmad says
I love it! π x
Olivia Mulhearn says
such a pretty red! may have to had it my basket! haha
Jadirah Sarmad says
Hehe, get it! π x
Aria says
Such a wonderful colour! And it looks great on you. π
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Aria
Girl in a Whimsical Land
Jadirah Sarmad says
Thank you! π x
Wajiha Shakeel Ahmed says
Ruby Woo is my favourite red lipstick and you look gorgeous Jade, it really suits you *kiss*
Jadirah Sarmad says
Thanks a lot Wajiha! π That kiss made me blush! π π <3 x
maya ahmed says
looks stunning on you.
Jadirah Sarmad says
Thank you! π x
Hira Tabassum says
OMG!! Thats a keeper. Looks stunning on you <3
Jadirah Sarmad says
Thank you! π x
jee bee says
I loved the photos!
You made me crave for it jadiraaaaah <3
Jadirah Sarmad says
Aww! Thank you! π x
THE LIFESTYLEBLOG says
loving that shade!!!!xoox
Jadirah Sarmad says
I love it so much too! π x
Julie Ly says
Ruby Woo is one of my faves too! xx
Julie
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Jadirah Sarmad says
How can one just not love it?! π x
Afsana Prasla says
wow i just love love this Red shade this was still on my wish list π i love your swatch nyc review <3
Jadirah Sarmad says
Thanks dear! π x
Huda Sheikh says
I need to invest in this shade… but I own dupe of it in WnW "Red Velvet"… if i ever order MAC lipstick this shade will bein the list. Suites you so well my Dusky Damsel xoxo
Jadirah Sarmad says
This is absolutely amazing! π Thanks and I am not a Damsel! xx
Marina Yaseen says
Loveeee this shade ! Its a must have shade for every girl π xx
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Jadirah Sarmad says
It really is! π xx
Made in Mauve says
Beautiful color!
Made in Mauve
Jadirah Sarmad says
Thank you! π x
Katy Stephenson says
this shade of red really suits you but i have to say i think russian red is the one for me!
love katy @ THE RAWRDROBE β‘
Jadirah Sarmad says
Thanks, Katy! I still do wish to try out Russian Red myself, both of these are always compared! π x
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Phy says
I've heard sooooo many good things about MAC Ruby Woo lipstick. Am thinking of getting it for my Back To Mac. π
Jadirah Sarmad says
Girl, you will fall in love! π x
Afsana Prasla says
This is one of the best shade of mac lipsticks i really want that "Bahar ka jhonka" once in my life π i dont have mac lippie wish to have it soon π i love your review π
Jadirah Sarmad says
Hahaha! I hope you get this bahar ka jhonka soon! π x
Rabiya Jehangir says
Yummy color wanna eat :p plz be mine π Masha Allah look lovely on you Great review π
Jadirah Sarmad says
Hehe, thanks love! ^_^ All the best! π x
glamorous guilt says
i love this shade it is a dream come true mac has one of the best lip collection ever…..
Jadirah Sarmad says
I agree! After trying MAC, I have become an addict! x
Isma Munir - Walk In Vogue says
The true red shade! Nice review…
Love XoxoX
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Jadirah Sarmad says
Exactly my thought! Thank you! ^_^ x