MAC Russian Red, Ruby Woo, Baby's a Vamp, Yellow Jacket Lipglasses Reviews, Photos, Swatches
Russian Red
MAC Russian Red Lipglass ($17.00 for 0.10 fl. oz.) is a bright, medium red with cool undertones and a cream finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation that applied fairly evenly and had minimal settling (I couldn’t tell at all that there was any in person, partially as the color was so bright and the finish so glossy). The gloss had a smooth feel going on, plush but not heavy, and somewhat tacky. It wore well for almost six hours and was lightly hydrating.
The Lipglass formula is supposed to be “pigmented, very shiny and can impart subtle or dramatic color” that can be worn “on its own, over lip pencil or lipstick” and will “condition lips.” MAC could use an update on the description as some shades are more pigmented than others but several are sheerer and likely intended to be that way. The formula has a very glossy, high-shine finish with a light-medium weight and moderate tackiness. I find that newer Lipglasses (over the last couple of years) are smoother and not quite as tacky as the formula was many years ago. They wear from three to six hours on me and are usually lightly hydrating. MAC recently updated the shade range and packaging for the range (though the formula was said to be unchanged), so worth noting is that with that packaging change came a reduction in quantity to 0.10 fl. oz. (was 0.17 fl. oz.), which may matter for some but not everyone.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Chanel Rouge Carmin (824) (LE, $30.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (95% similar).
- L'Oreal Be Powerful (P, $11.99) is warmer (95% similar).
- NARS No. 54 (P, $26.00) is darker, less glossy (95% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Dressed to Kill (P, $54.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Christian Louboutin Beaute Altressa (P, $85.00) is darker (95% similar).
- NARS Le Palace (P, $26.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- NARS Red District (LE, $26.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty True Coral (P, $54.00) is lighter, brighter (95% similar).
- NARS Mineshaft (P, $26.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
- MAC Forever Darling (P, $24.00) is warmer (95% similar).
Formula Overview
$21.00/0.1 oz. - $210.00 Per Ounce
The Lipglass formula is supposed to be “pigmented, very shiny and can impart subtle or dramatic color” that can be worn “on its own, over lip pencil or lipstick” and will “condition lips.” MAC could use an update on the description as some shades are more pigmented than others but several are sheerer and likely intended to be that way. The formula has a very glossy, high-shine finish with a light-medium weight and moderate tackiness.
I have found that newer Lipglasses (over the last couple of years) are smoother and not quite as tacky as the formula was many years ago. They wear from three to six hours on me and are usually lightly hydrating. MAC recently updated the shade range and packaging for the range (though the formula was said to be unchanged), so worth noting is that with that packaging change came a reduction in quantity to 0.10 fl. oz. (was 0.17 fl. oz.), which may matter for some but not everyone.
Browse all of our MAC Lipglass swatches.
Ingredients
Hydrogenated polyisobutene, simmondsia chinesis (jojoba) seed oil, octyldodecanol, copernicia cerifera (carnauba) waxcopernicia cerifera ceracire de carnauba, tocopheryl acetate, cocos nuciefera (coconut) oil, orbignya oleifera (babassu) seed oil, prunus armeniaca (apricot) kernel oil, acrylates copolymer, alumina, aluminum calcium sodium silicate, calcium aluminum borosicliate, calcium sodium borosilicate, silica, synthetic fluorphlogopite, tin oxide, polyethylene [+/- Mica, titanium dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Bismoth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Bronze Powder (CI 77400), Carmine (CI 75470), Copper Powder (CI 77400), Red 6 (CI 15850), (CI 17200), Yellow 5 (CI 19140), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Yellow 6 Lake (CI 15985)]
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Russian Red
PPermanent. $21.00.
Ruby Woo
MAC Ruby Woo Lipglass ($17.00 for 0.10 fl. oz.) is a rich, medium-dark red with cool undertones and a cream finish. The major differences between this and Russian Red are that it appears darker and more muted. It had good pigmentation, though it wasn’t opaque, that applied evenly and smoothly across the lips. It felt somewhat tacky on, but it sat well and felt smooth going on. This shade lasted for five and a half hours and was lightly hydrating.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- NARS Disruptor (LE, $26.00) is more muted, warmer (95% similar).
- Anastasia Socialite (-, $16.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Anastasia Punchy Red (-, $16.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Cle de Peau Bugatti Red (17) (P, $48.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Revlon HD Carnelian (545) (DC, $8.99) is cooler (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Brickhouse (DC, $26.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar).
- MAC Patrick Woo (LE, $21.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- MAC Victoriana (LE, $21.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Giorgio Armani #400 Four Hundred (P, $38.00) is darker (90% similar).
- MAC RiRi Woo (LE, $21.00) is darker (95% similar).
Formula Overview
$21.00/0.1 oz. - $210.00 Per Ounce
The Lipglass formula is supposed to be “pigmented, very shiny and can impart subtle or dramatic color” that can be worn “on its own, over lip pencil or lipstick” and will “condition lips.” MAC could use an update on the description as some shades are more pigmented than others but several are sheerer and likely intended to be that way. The formula has a very glossy, high-shine finish with a light-medium weight and moderate tackiness.
I have found that newer Lipglasses (over the last couple of years) are smoother and not quite as tacky as the formula was many years ago. They wear from three to six hours on me and are usually lightly hydrating. MAC recently updated the shade range and packaging for the range (though the formula was said to be unchanged), so worth noting is that with that packaging change came a reduction in quantity to 0.10 fl. oz. (was 0.17 fl. oz.), which may matter for some but not everyone.
Browse all of our MAC Lipglass swatches.
Ingredients
Hydrogenated polyisobutene, simmondsia chinesis (jojoba) seed oil, octyldodecanol, copernicia cerifera (carnauba) waxcopernicia cerifera ceracire de carnauba, tocopheryl acetate, cocos nuciefera (coconut) oil, orbignya oleifera (babassu) seed oil, prunus armeniaca (apricot) kernel oil, acrylates copolymer, alumina, aluminum calcium sodium silicate, calcium aluminum borosicliate, calcium sodium borosilicate, silica, synthetic fluorphlogopite, tin oxide, polyethylene [+/- Mica, titanium dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Bismoth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Bronze Powder (CI 77400), Carmine (CI 75470), Copper Powder (CI 77400), Red 6 (CI 15850), (CI 17200), Yellow 5 (CI 19140), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Yellow 6 Lake (CI 15985)]
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Ruby Woo
PPermanent. $21.00.
Baby's a Vamp
MAC Baby’s a Vamp Lipglass ($17.00 for 0.10 fl. oz.) is a medium-dark, burgundy red with subtle, cool undertones and a cream finish. There seemed to be barely-there pearl, but I wouldn’t describe it as shimmery at all. It had semi-opaque color coverage that went on evenly and didn’t appear streaky. There was a touch of color that had pulled into lip lines, but I couldn’t tell at a regular viewing distance. The gloss wore nicely for six hours on me and felt moisturizing.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- MAC Modern Drama (LE, $20.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Chanel Crushed Cherry (DC, $30.00) is brighter, warmer (95% similar).
- Cle de Peau Lempicka Red (18) (P, $48.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Milani Photo Flash (DC, $6.49) is more shimmery, brighter (90% similar).
- Bobbi Brown After Party (P, $27.00) is less pigmented (90% similar).
- NARS Deviant (P, $26.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Chanel Rouge Grenat (826) (LE, $30.00) is lighter, brighter, warmer (85% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Red Corset (P, $54.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar).
- Urban Decay Apocalypse (DC, $26.00) is darker, more muted (85% similar).
- Urban Decay Gash (DC, $26.00) is warmer (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$21.00/0.1 oz. - $210.00 Per Ounce
The Lipglass formula is supposed to be “pigmented, very shiny and can impart subtle or dramatic color” that can be worn “on its own, over lip pencil or lipstick” and will “condition lips.” MAC could use an update on the description as some shades are more pigmented than others but several are sheerer and likely intended to be that way. The formula has a very glossy, high-shine finish with a light-medium weight and moderate tackiness.
I have found that newer Lipglasses (over the last couple of years) are smoother and not quite as tacky as the formula was many years ago. They wear from three to six hours on me and are usually lightly hydrating. MAC recently updated the shade range and packaging for the range (though the formula was said to be unchanged), so worth noting is that with that packaging change came a reduction in quantity to 0.10 fl. oz. (was 0.17 fl. oz.), which may matter for some but not everyone.
Browse all of our MAC Lipglass swatches.
Ingredients
Hydrogenated polyisobutene, simmondsia chinesis (jojoba) seed oil, octyldodecanol, copernicia cerifera (carnauba) waxcopernicia cerifera ceracire de carnauba, tocopheryl acetate, cocos nuciefera (coconut) oil, orbignya oleifera (babassu) seed oil, prunus armeniaca (apricot) kernel oil, acrylates copolymer, alumina, aluminum calcium sodium silicate, calcium aluminum borosicliate, calcium sodium borosilicate, silica, synthetic fluorphlogopite, tin oxide, polyethylene [+/- Mica, titanium dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Bismoth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Bronze Powder (CI 77400), Carmine (CI 75470), Copper Powder (CI 77400), Red 6 (CI 15850), (CI 17200), Yellow 5 (CI 19140), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Yellow 6 Lake (CI 15985)]
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Baby's a Vamp
PPermanent. $21.00.
Yellow Jacket
MAC Yellow Jacket Lipglass ($17.00 for 0.10 fl. oz.) is a bright, chartreuse green with warm, yellow undertones and fine, lime green-hued pearl. It tinted my lips a greenish-yellow and lightened them up a bit from the base color while adding a medium amount of pearl. For as light as the gloss was, it applied better than anticipated, though it could have been smoother on the lips. I was able to wear this one for almost five hours, and it was hydrating over time.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Too Faced Mermaid Tears (LE, $19.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
- MAC Peace, Love, Unity, Respect (LE, $21.00) is darker, more pigmented (85% similar).
- ColourPop Stratus Update (LE, $10.00) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (80% similar).
Formula Overview
$21.00/0.1 oz. - $210.00 Per Ounce
The Lipglass formula is supposed to be “pigmented, very shiny and can impart subtle or dramatic color” that can be worn “on its own, over lip pencil or lipstick” and will “condition lips.” MAC could use an update on the description as some shades are more pigmented than others but several are sheerer and likely intended to be that way. The formula has a very glossy, high-shine finish with a light-medium weight and moderate tackiness.
I have found that newer Lipglasses (over the last couple of years) are smoother and not quite as tacky as the formula was many years ago. They wear from three to six hours on me and are usually lightly hydrating. MAC recently updated the shade range and packaging for the range (though the formula was said to be unchanged), so worth noting is that with that packaging change came a reduction in quantity to 0.10 fl. oz. (was 0.17 fl. oz.), which may matter for some but not everyone.
Browse all of our MAC Lipglass swatches.
Ingredients
Hydrogenated polyisobutene, simmondsia chinesis (jojoba) seed oil, octyldodecanol, copernicia cerifera (carnauba) waxcopernicia cerifera ceracire de carnauba, tocopheryl acetate, cocos nuciefera (coconut) oil, orbignya oleifera (babassu) seed oil, prunus armeniaca (apricot) kernel oil, acrylates copolymer, alumina, aluminum calcium sodium silicate, calcium aluminum borosicliate, calcium sodium borosilicate, silica, synthetic fluorphlogopite, tin oxide, polyethylene [+/- Mica, titanium dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Iron Oxides (CI 77492), Iron Oxides (CI 77499), Bismoth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Bronze Powder (CI 77400), Carmine (CI 75470), Copper Powder (CI 77400), Red 6 (CI 15850), (CI 17200), Yellow 5 (CI 19140), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Yellow 6 Lake (CI 15985)]
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
I like all the reds but Baby’s a Vamp is my fave.
Great pick, Erin!
I have loved MAC lipglasses in the past and these look gorgeous. MAC is on a roll, it seems!
Some of these are quite nice!
These reds are so lush and rich!!! Of the 3, I’m really liking Baby’s A Vamp. It looks like the type of ” vampy” shade I’m drawn to.
But the biggest surprise for me is that I love Yellow Jacket! As a topper to warm up and add zing to cooler shades, though not a shade I’d feel comfortable wearing alone.
Yellow Jacket is fun for layering!
Ruby Woo and Baby’s a Vamp are my favourites from the whole collection!! 😀
I only own Rebel in the lip glass formula. And I’m kinda regretting not picking up the old packaging!
Ruby Woo is so shiny!
Those reds look incredible!!! All 3 are gorgeous on you Christine!
Thank you, Bonnie!!
The reds are so juicy and delicious!
I like all three reds a lot, and I kind of love Yellow Jacket, I think it’s the green that makes it special and really attracts my eyes. Since I can’t find a green lipstick that suits me, I so wish I could get Kale (is that what it’s called?) from Bite, but it seems by far too complicated. So, maybe this is the green for me.
Yellow Jacket reminds me a bit of Spring Bean.
I am intrigued.