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- One of those key products was an “intense matte red lipstick” shade known as Russian Red that was created specifically for an early MAC convert who was about to “Vogue” her way across the globe on her third worldwide concert tour. More on that laterbut first, a little background.
- During this time, M.A.C. Introduced their first line of lipsticks and Madonna made their Russian Red color popular by wearing it throughout her Like a Virgin World Tour. Rafael Roa/CORBIS 11 of 13.
MAC Lipstick Matte Russian Red is a favorite of visagistes and beauty bloggers of the whole planet. There are several reasons for its popularity: this shade is universal (ideally adjusted for both cold and warm color) and long-lasting (up to 5 hours with fatty snacks, up to 12 with normal ones), a mat finish, which does not dry your lips. Another secret – This product perfectly emphasizes white teeth, which can not be said about many other products.
The product has many analogs that have exactly the same shade and the same long-lasting effect. In this review, I want to introduce you 8 most successful MAC Russian Red dupes.
MAC Russian Red is basically the only red lipstick I wear when in the mood. It's described as a bluish red. To me, it comes off as the ideal. About reviewer (84 reviews).
Best MAC Russian Red Dupes You Can Afford
1. Revlon “Really Red”
I’ve bought Revlon lipsticks just recently, and I was particularly impressed by the “really red” color. It’s difficult to find a perfect matte lipstick because its composition contains a few moisturizing components. I’m not saying, of course, that the Revlon cosmetics does not dry your lips at all, but it is surprisingly very, very comfortable to wear. The deep matte shade looks unmatched. The skin is enriched with vitamins C and E, an extract of aloe vera. The product protects lips in cold and hot weather. Beauty and health 12 months a year! Perhaps due to its increased comfort, Revlon “Really Red” is not very long-lasting, at least less lasting than lipstick Russian Red MAC, but it can last 3-4 hours, and with a primer, it can last almost forever.
It is called Really Red not in vain. Yes, this is the most perfect red, without leaving a blue undertone.
I wear it without a pencil. Revlon “Really Red” slightly emphasizes wrinkles. You can notice it on macro shots, but in normal life I do not care, even if I look at myself in the mirror for a long time. The shade is really really red! I have been always looking for a similar shade and it looks awesome! I strongly recommend this “perfection”, it’s an excellent product for less than half price!
The Revlon brand is now exclusively represented in L’Etoile, it costs about $5.00 without discounts. I think I’ll buy another one ?
Tip for a better result: use a liner.
2. E.L.F. Studio Matte Lip Color Rich Red
E.L.F. Studio Matte Lip Color Rich Red is a unique product that combines decorative and caring features. The company has developed a special formula, thanks to which your lips get an impeccable shape and beauty. It consists of vitamins A, E, C, and saturated pigments.
E.L.F. product has some excellent characteristics just like mac lipstick color Russian Red:
- Protects from the negative influence of the environment;
- Moisturizes, nourishes;
- Prevents small wrinkles, premature aging;
- Gives a magnificent matt finish;
- Soft coating;
- Light texture.
Lipstick-pencil ideally keeps the shape and lasts throughout the day.
The product is made in a pencil format, which emphasizes the contours well and allows you to quickly apply a decorative coating. In addition, it does not paint teeth and has a sweet taste. It costs about $3.00 which makes it a very cheap dupe.
Tip for a better result: apply and shade. Re-apply if necessary. For best results, apply the product after scrubbing the lips (you can do this in the evening) and moisturizing (before applying the lipstick, remove the layer of a moisturizing balm with a napkin).
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3. Wet N Wild Stop Light Red
I first heard about Wet N Wild Stop Light Red on YouTube – almost all fashion bloggers included this product in their favorites. This product is the winner of the Allure Best of Beauty Award! Of course, I also wanted to try this miracle. Thanks to it, I bought all the other tones! The most interesting thing is that this MAC Russian Red dupe costs only $2.53! For such money, you can forgive cheap packaging and small problems with the application.
The main advantage of this product is its long-lasting effect and texture. After eating, the shade remains on the lips almost in its original form.
Things I like:
- Steady color up to 4 hours;
- Hyaluronic acid microparticles add a natural volume;
- Exclusive polymer complex will make your lips soft and plump;
- Composition: natural extracts of marine plants, coenzyme Q10, and vitamins A.
I wear 3 Wet N Wild very often, it looks good with both jeans and an evening dress. An excellent dupe!
4. Revlon Standout
You have already heard anything Revlon cosmetics ? Now, let me introduce you one more lipstick shade – Revlon Standout!
I fell in love with this balm and read all the information about this company. The lipstick-balm cares for the lips and gives delightful colors.
Benefits:
- Beautiful shade;
- Pleasant scent;
- The effect of “cold”. In the summer it’s very cool. Refreshes your lips and kisses;
- Easy application;
- A large quantity of a product in packaging;
- 3 Wet N Wild does not dry my lips.
Cons:
- It’s unstable. The effect lasts 1 hour. Do not stand snacks;
- Lips should be perfect. Lipstick (especially cheap lipsticks like MAC) can flow into all the cracks. You need to constantly check your makeup.
Russian Red Lipstick Dupe
Still, I do recommend testing and buying Revlon Standout. I use this product from time to time and it makes me happy. Its price starts at $4.99.
Tip for a better result: you’d better scratch your lips before applying Revlon Standout.
5. NYX Electra
5 NYX Electra has the same moderate radiance and a very pleasant semi-maturing result like lipstick Russian Red MAC. The official website of the manufacturer says that this is a cranberry tone. I would be glad to confirm it, but I see strawberry-red. Too much pink for cranberries.
Consistency – a pure cream. Although this is a satin series, there is no discomfort, the product does not dry your lips. The whole series has no fragrance (if you do not get your nose in the package). I can not feel it. The coating is dense but lighter than the Lancome Rouge. 5 NYX Electra blocks the native pigment of the lips completely. Lasts for about 4 hours, begins to fade in the center during conversations.
If I knew that this shade suits me, I would buy a more lasting option. I have no other complaints. Although, I think that in this price category, you can hardly find a cheaper dupe. 5 NYX Electra price starts $1.99 only!
Tip for a better result: it looks better with a liner.
6. NYX Matte Perfect Red
NYX Matte Perfect Red is great for blondes and all girls with warm or neutral hair color. It’s a worthy MAC Russian Red dupe for only $4.00.
The product is rather stiff, does not slip over the lips smoothly, as in any advertisement. But with the first application, it provides a bright color without additional layers. Its pigmentation is amazing! 7 NYX Matte is very resistant, however, the top layer still needs to be gently blotted with a napkin – this removes the extra gloss and makes the coating velvety and non-sticky.
What I like:
- Ideally matt;
- Clear, bright, perfect pigment;
- Does not dry lips;
- Does not slip into folds, evenly applied;
- Due to the bright color, there is no need to apply in several layers.
I did not find any cons in this “Perfect Red”. It is just what I need. I’ve bought this product just recently, but I can say for sure – it’s almost identical to Russian Red MAC Matte in texture and color. So, why overpay?
Tip for better result: use a liner.
7. Maybelline 970 Daring Ruby
Maybelline 970 Daring Ruby is one of my favorites! I like high quality and the budget price – $5.49. It’s a classic deep ruby, without a pinkish undertone, without orange.
Let’s take a closer look: an elegant tube, a bright shade, a pleasant vanilla scent.
Application: applied smoothly, gently, without holes and stains, without dry sensations. But, since the shade is very bright, I recommend using a lip contour. But it can be applied without a liner as well. In fact, this is the most delicate lipstick I ever knew. Consistency is airy, soft is truly the easiest mousse – a pleasant sensation. The scent is pronounced, perfumed-vanilla, quite pleasant. Maybelline 970 Daring Ruby for ridiculous money surpassed all MAC Russian Red dupes! The result is great, at least the shade of DARING RUBY is completely sinless and behaves perfectly.
Tip for better result: in any case, 30 minutes before applying, I slightly moisturize my lips with balsam as a base.
8. Milani (Best Red)
I found a perfect matte and super LONG-LASTING lipstick. I’ve heard about the brand Milani long time ago, but I tested its products only some months ago.
Let’s start with the fact that Milani Best Red has a very stylish design (for girls it is very important). =) It has a sweet pleasant scent (however, I can’t feel it after applying to the lips).
Pros:
- Beautiful packaging;
- Beautiful shade;
- Long-lasting;
- Economical – a small amount of the product is enough to make up the entire surface of the lips.;
- Gives a good coating even if applied in a thin layer.
- Pleasant scent.
Cons:
- Like most long-lasting matte lipsticks, it dries my lips. Be sure to moisturize your lips before applying this product.
- If you apply too much of the product, you will get not the most beautiful effect. I would say the effect of the clay lips.
In conclusion, I want to say that the effect and long-lasting effect of Milani outweigh its disadvantages. The price of Milani in my city is $4.99
Tip for a better result: pre-moisturize your lips so that Milani Best Red.
Thank you for reading my review! I hope you’ll find your perfect MAC Russian Red dupe =)
Ruby Woo and Russian Red are well known MAC lipsticks, but which one should you get if you can’t decide between the two hyped up lipsticks? This is MAC’s Ruby Woo vs Russian Red, a comparison between the two.
Ruby Woo [ UK]
- Retro matte finish
- Electric/almost neon red
- Blue toned red
- Dry formula
- Doesn’t apply as smoothly
I don’t know anyone who hasn’t heard of/ thinks this color is gorgeous; there’s a reason it is so hyped and has reached ‘cult classic’ status. Ruby Woo looks gorgeous on literally every skin tone whether you are super fair skinned, dark skinned and everything in between. If you’re looking for a matte red color that really stands out and looks like an almost electric/ neon red, this color is for you.
However, there is one major downside to this shade that tends to turn people off: the formula.
Ruby Woo is a retro matte shade, which is one step drier than matte, so of course you would expect it to be drying on the lips, but this lipstick takes the word dry to a whole new level. Since this is so dry, applying it can be a little difficult; it tugs at the lips and doesn’t glide on smoothly.
I find that you really have to weigh the pros and cons of this lipstick.
Pros |
- Stunningly gorgeous shade that really amps up any look; even if you just wear this with lots of mascara you will look glam.
Cons |
- Dry, “like a piece of toast”– My Big Fat Greek Wedding, anyone?
- Emphasizes chapped lips and lip lines
If you suffer from severely chapped lips then I would probably skip Ruby Woo because it settles into the fine lines of your lips so if they are extremely chapped it won’t be a good look. Even if your lips are not naturally chapped, I would go ahead and exfoliate and heavily moisturize before applying this lipstick, let the moisture sink in and then apply this lipstick. Do not, I repeat, do not apply this right on top of your lip balm because the color will not be as vibrant as it usually is. Your lips need to be bare, but not chapped. Does that even make sense? I hope so.
Russian Red| [ UK]
- Matte
- Creamier finish
- Not as vibrant
- Darker red with neutral tones
- Comfortable on the lips
- Doesn’t tug on the lips
Russian Red is a lot creamier in formulation, but it definitely isn’t as vibrant a shade as Ruby Woo. Russian Red is a little bit darker and more neutral. This has a matte finish, but it does not feel uncomfortable on the lips. When applying this lipstick from the bullet, it doesn’t tug on the lips because it has a creamier finish that is almost moisturizing when compared to Ruby Woo. Even though it might not be as electric or neon as Ruby Woo, the color is still very vibrant and opaque even with just one swipe.
Pros |
- Creamier
- Not as drying
- Doesn’t tug at lips
Cons |
- Not as vibrant as Ruby Woo
- Darker than Ruby Woo
The Verdict |
If formula is very important to you and you despise dry lipsticks then I would definitely stay away from Ruby Woo and purchase Russian Red instead since it’s still a gorgeous red shade. However, if color is more important then I, personally, would purchase Ruby Woo because it is more on the neon side.
At first glance, both shades are extremely similar, but if you are a lipstick aficionado then you will definitely notice the subtle differences in color. Regardless of your level of lipstick-expertise, you will definitely notice the differences in formula and applicability, but both red shades are classics in their own right. Even though I have both shades I generally lean more towards Ruby Woo if I want to wear a red lip. Now, if you’re a complete lipstick hoarder like me, you should just go ahead and pick up both shades because they’re both so pretty!
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