MAC Lady Danger, Russian Red, Ruby Woo Lipsticks Reviews & Swatches
Lady Danger
MAC Lady Danger Lipstick ($18.50 for 0.10 oz.) is a rich, orange-red with warm undertones and a semi-matte finish. It had nearly opaque pigmentation with a lightly creamy, slightly denser/thicker texture, though it didn’t drag and didn’t feel heavy on my lips. The color went on evenly, but I did notice a touch of product pulled into my deeper lip lines. Luckily, it wasn’t noticeable from a normal viewing distance due the brightness and opacity of the shade itself. It wore well for six hours and was neither drying nor hydrating over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Bobbi Brown Sunset Orange (P, $40.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Dose of Colors Hot Fire (LE, $18.00) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar).
- Chanel Ardente (48) (P, $45.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- Dior Forever Dior (999) (P, $42.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- NARS Heat Wave (P, $26.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Make Up For Ever C403 (DC, $22.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Jagger (LE, $36.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- ColourPop Cruella (LE, $8.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Dior Trafalgar (844) (P, $34.00) is glossier (95% similar).
- MAC Viva Glam Miley Cyrus 2 (LE, $19.00) is lighter, more muted, cooler (90% similar).
Formula Overview
$19.00/0.1 oz. - $190.00 Per Ounce
MAC Lipstick comes in a variety of finishes, and the pigmentation and wear tend to be dependent on the finish. The sheer finishes, like Lustres, tend to wear for only a couple of hours and have sheer coverage (as designed) and are non-drying.
Some of the original Matte shades have a stiffer, drier formula, while newer ones have a more velvety, silicone-feel to them, and the latter are creamier, more comfortable to wear, and easier to apply, but most Matte shades are quite pigmented and long-wearing, though some are drying.
The Amplified and Satin finishes tend to have good pigmentation, lightly creamy to moderately creamy consistencies with a bit of shine, and moderate to long wear with deeper, richer shades wearing longer. The Frost and Metallic finishes have the most variance between shades with coverage ranging from semi-sheer to opaque with average wear and non-drying to slightly drying formulas. All MAC lipsticks are vanilla-scented but have no discernible taste.
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Ingredients
Lady Danger
PPermanent. $19.00.
Russian Red
MAC Russian Red Lipstick ($18.50 for 0.10 oz.) is a rich, medium-dark red with subtle, blue undertones and a satin finish. It had rich color payoff that adhered evenly and smoothly on my lips. It had a lightly creamy consistency that helped it glide across my lips without tugging. There was a touch of slip that seemed to ease a bit of product into my deeper lip lines, but it wasn’t noticeable from a normal viewing distance. This shade stayed on nicely for six hours, left a soft, reddish stain behind, and was neither drying nor hydrating.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Laura Mercier Rouge Ultime (P, $32.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- MAC Slay Ride (LE, $19.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- MAC Runaway Red (LE, $19.00) is cooler (90% similar).
- NARS Immortal Red (P, $26.00) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
- NARS Mascate (P, $28.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- MAC A Rose in Harlem (LE, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Ma'damn (P, $18.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- MAC Deeply Adored (LE, $19.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- MAC Viva Glam Sia (LE, $19.00) is lighter, less glossy (90% similar).
- NARS Mysterious Red (P, $27.00) is warmer (95% similar).
Formula Overview
$19.00/0.1 oz. - $190.00 Per Ounce
MAC Lipstick comes in a variety of finishes, and the pigmentation and wear tend to be dependent on the finish. The sheer finishes, like Lustres, tend to wear for only a couple of hours and have sheer coverage (as designed) and are non-drying.
Some of the original Matte shades have a stiffer, drier formula, while newer ones have a more velvety, silicone-feel to them, and the latter are creamier, more comfortable to wear, and easier to apply, but most Matte shades are quite pigmented and long-wearing, though some are drying.
The Amplified and Satin finishes tend to have good pigmentation, lightly creamy to moderately creamy consistencies with a bit of shine, and moderate to long wear with deeper, richer shades wearing longer. The Frost and Metallic finishes have the most variance between shades with coverage ranging from semi-sheer to opaque with average wear and non-drying to slightly drying formulas. All MAC lipsticks are vanilla-scented but have no discernible taste.
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Ingredients
Russian Red
PPermanent. $19.00.
Ruby Woo
MAC Ruby Woo Lipstick ($18.50 for 0.10 oz.) is a deep, more muted red with strong, blue undertones and a flat, matte finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation that applied evenly but had a tendency to drag as I tugged it across my lips. The consistency was much firmer and thinner, particularly compared to more recent Retro Mattes, though it was consistent with past iterations I’ve tried of Ruby Woo (notorious for its firmer texture). It lasted for over six hours, left a stain behind, and was drying toward the end for me.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- MAC Wild Card (LE, $19.00) is darker, cooler (95% similar).
- Guerlain Ruby Red (880) (P, $34.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Maybelline Red for Me (P, $7.49) is lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Weekender (LE, $6.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Anastasia Ruby (P, $18.00) is darker, more muted (95% similar).
- Tarte Swamp Family (LE, $20.00) is lighter, glossier (95% similar).
- NYX Perfect Red (P, $6.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Season 10 (LE, $6.50) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Maybelline Very Cherry (P, $7.49) is darker (95% similar).
- Urban Decay Rapid (P, $18.00) is darker (95% similar).
Formula Overview
$19.00/0.1 oz. - $190.00 Per Ounce
MAC Lipstick comes in a variety of finishes, and the pigmentation and wear tend to be dependent on the finish. The sheer finishes, like Lustres, tend to wear for only a couple of hours and have sheer coverage (as designed) and are non-drying.
Some of the original Matte shades have a stiffer, drier formula, while newer ones have a more velvety, silicone-feel to them, and the latter are creamier, more comfortable to wear, and easier to apply, but most Matte shades are quite pigmented and long-wearing, though some are drying.
The Amplified and Satin finishes tend to have good pigmentation, lightly creamy to moderately creamy consistencies with a bit of shine, and moderate to long wear with deeper, richer shades wearing longer. The Frost and Metallic finishes have the most variance between shades with coverage ranging from semi-sheer to opaque with average wear and non-drying to slightly drying formulas. All MAC lipsticks are vanilla-scented but have no discernible taste.
Browse all of our MAC Lipstick swatches.
Ingredients
It’s been a while since I bought a Ruby Woo, and I like the trend of red packaging, so I might grab one if I see it at a counter.
I swatched it at the counter and it seems much creamier than the original retro matte formula!
I have so many dupes that I’m literally wearing a dupe to Lady Danger right now, lol. A part of me does like that they took there most popular and put them in special packaging. However, the downside is that I’m sure many people already have these shades b/c they’re so popular, so the other part of me wishes they had created one or two limited edition shades to go with the pretty packaging b/c I want one but I have dupes galore.
They did! They had two new shades alongside these three.
I went and looked and the limited edition shades, I don’t like or have dupes, lol.
I have both Russian Red and Ruby Woo so I am set. Ruby Woo is hard for me to wear just do to the matte texture but with a little balm I make it work. I do love the pretty packaging but not going to buy simply for the packaging. Thank you for reviewing these shades Christine.
I have the original version of all three of these shades. It looks like these three shades are different formulas from the original, is that correct? I would love to have Ruby Woo in a regular matte formula instead of the retro matte. (But my low-buy resolution would get in the way.)
(The title makes it seem like there’s a fourth shade called Lotus Lite…is that a mistake or am I missing something? Isn’t Lotus Lite the name of the packaging?)
Sorry, that’s me being an idiot! It shouldn’t have been there.
Not an idiot at all!!! I’m amazed at how you’re able to keep track of as much as you do!
The Ruby Woo in this collection was creamier than the regular retro matte one sold separately. Even the salesperson agreed!
Ah, Ruby Woo, I should have gotten you!
Cuz you wear like iron and don’t budge for many hours. Would have loved to have have you all dressed up in this cute new coat, too!
Russian Red and Ruby Woo are standout, all time great red shades.
I have all three. They are my go-to reds! I pair them with my Nars pencils Timanfaya, Red Square, Cruella.
I love all of Mac reds especially Ruby Woo, that was one of the first red lipsticks I ever owned. I have tried many red lipsticks however, I always come back to this one. It looked really pretty on you too Temptalia with no effort.
I consider this a classic.
I am embarrassed to say I’ve never owned these three classics. I don’t have any of the listed dupes, which really surprises me. I just may splurge and get them in this pretty red packaging.
For once I can say, I have all three 🙂
I don’t have them in the pretty packaging and wont buy just for that. I sort of envy those who don’t have any of these and can get it now.
All of them are classics. My favourite is Russian Red.