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Ruby Woo.

MAC Ruby Woo

About this product

A blue-toned blue-red lipstick from MAC, one of the brand's most iconic shades available in multiple formulas.

The Guru Index verdict

79%

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Approved · 79%
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What the gurus are saying

Gurus view Ruby Woo as a beauty staple and long-time favorite, especially for those with cooler undertones. The shade has earned a reputation as an essential lipstick, with creators praising its formulas and versatility. A note: some find it reads as bold with age and prefer softer alternatives, though this is a personal preference rather than a formula complaint.
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What the gurus are saying.

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"MAC lipsticks were like the holy grail."
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."
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"I know a lot of you guys love Ruby Woo."
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"She just overlines her lip and uses her favourite MAC lipstick. That's all it is."
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