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MAC Ruby Woo

About this product

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

Guru Score

79%

Approved

4 experts · Moderate agreement
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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 4 expert reviews · most recent take April 2025
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What the gurus are saying.

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"I personally would suit something like MAC Ruby Woo if you are more of a bluey undertone."
All 2 takes from Robert Welsh
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"I personally would suit something like MAC Ruby Woo if you are more of a bluey undertone."
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"MAC lipsticks were like the holy grail."
Mixed
"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."
All 3 takes from Caroline Hirons
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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. It's got to be a little bit softer."
Approved
"I know a lot of you guys love Ruby Woo."
Approved
"She just overlines her lip and uses her favourite MAC lipstick. That's all it is."
Common questions

Frequently asked.

What is MAC Ruby Woo?

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

Is MAC Ruby Woo worth it?

Mostly yes. 3 of the 4 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 79%.

What is MAC Ruby Woo's Guru Score?

MAC Ruby Woo holds a Guru Score of 79%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 4 independent expert reviewers we have collected.

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