Russian Red

MAC Lipstick

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MAC Russian Red Lipstick
MAC Russian Red Lipstick
MAC Russian Red Lipstick
MAC Russian Red Lipstick
MAC Russian Red Lipstick
MAC Russian Red Lipstick
MAC Russian Red Lipstick
MAC Russian Red Lipstick
MAC Russian Red Lipstick
MAC Russian Red Lipstick
MAC Russian Red Lipstick
MAC Russian Red Lipstick
MAC Russian Red Lipstick
MAC Russian Red Lipstick
MAC Russian Red Lipstick
MAC Russian Red Lipstick
MAC Russian Red Lipstick
MAC Russian Red Lipstick
MAC Russian Red Lipstick
MAC Russian Red Lipstick
MAC Russian Red Lipstick
MAC Russian Red Lipstick
MAC Russian Red Lipstick
MAC Russian Red Lipstick
MAC Russian Red Lipstick
MAC Russian Red Lipstick
MAC Russian Red Lipstick
MAC Russian Red Lipstick
MAC Russian Red Lipstick
MAC Russian Red Lipstick
MAC Russian Red Lipstick
MAC Russian Red Lipstick
MAC Russian Red Lipstick
MAC Russian Red Lipstick
MAC Russian Red Lipstick
MAC Russian Red Lipstick
MAC Russian Red Lipstick
MAC Russian Red Lipstick
MAC Russian Red Lipstick

MAC Russian Red is a slightly cool-toned, medium-dark red with a matte finish. It is a permanent lipstick that retails for $19.00 and contains 0.1 oz.

Editor's Review

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, which is a detailed review of the range as a whole.

Claims / Ingredients

Formulated to shade, define and showcase the lips, M·A·C Lipstick is available in every nuance of your favorite color and high-fashion texture. It's the iconic product that made M·A·C famous. AMPLIFIED CREME (A): Ultra-creamy. Quietly shiny. Color-packed! Hi-res: hi-impact. CREMESHEEN (C): Creme-based lipstick that imparts bright full color, with a soft and supple shine. FROST (F): Excellent color payoff with medium to high frosted shimmer-and-shine finish. LUSTRE (L): Demi-sheer with wet-look lustre finish. Very slick. Makes lips look soft, smooth, ultra-moist. MATTE (M): Pigment rich with intense color pay-off. No-shine, all matte finish. SATIN (S): Color-rich. Soft satin, semi-matte finish. Conditions while adding intense color.

10 Written Reviews

By Valeria Avramenko 5 years ago.

Nice cool toned red, longwearing (until a hot cheese sandwich), matte finish, not too drying, easy to re-apply. A tiny bit on a bright side but not overwhelming. If Ruby Woo seems too much, that's the best next choice. Easier to apply with a lip liner.

Tags: buildable, highly-pigmented, dry, blendable, long-wearing, non-sticky, travel-friendly
Skin Type: Normal-to-Oily - Skin Tone: Light Plus - Undertone: Olive

By Rebecca 7 years ago.

MAC matte lipsticks are my favourite formula to wear and I find them consistently good across the board. Russian red is a lovely bright red that doesn't pull pink on me, which I find to be a problem with most reds as I have yellow undertones. Like the other MAC mattes I own this wears comfortably for long periods of time and does not feather or apply patchy.

1 out of 1 user found this review helpful.
Tags: highly-pigmented, creamy, smooth, easy-to-apply, long-wearing, non-sticky, scented
Skin Type: Very Dry - Skin Tone: Very Light - Undertone: Yellow

By Seraphine 8 years ago.

Russian Red is gorgeous! I went to MAC to get red lipstick, with my mind set on Ruby Woo. The saleswoman had me try both Ruby Woo and Russian Red, which she thought would go better with my coloring. She was right! Russian Red is a richer, deeper red, and not nearly as drying as Ruby Woo. The color suited my light complexion and dark hair...like Snow White! This lipstick stayed on beautifully through the evening, which included drinks and dinner, and made me feel so glamorous. I would not be comfortable wearing Russian Red every day, but it's sure to become my favorite evening out lipstick.

1 out of 1 user found this review helpful.
Tags: highly-pigmented, creamy, smooth, easy-to-apply, long-wearing, non-sticky
Skin Type: Combination - Skin Tone: Light - Undertone: Neutral

By Nathalie 8 years ago.

Universally flattering, it's my go-to red. I love the formula of MAC matte lipsticks, it's not as drying as other mattes, and the scent is also nice. The blue undertones make your teeth look super white.

1 out of 1 user found this review helpful.
Tags: highly-pigmented, smooth, easy-to-apply, long-wearing, scented, travel-friendly
Skin Tone: Light - Undertone: Yellow

By Padma 9 years ago.

A classic lip colour. I love this colour, despite the fact that it is a cool red and I have strong yellow undertones. It is highly pigmented and once on, it does not budge. It is slightly drying, but that's nothing a little balm can't fix. I think this is one of those universal reds that will look great on anybody. And I much prefer it over Ruby Woo. If you are a newbie to MAC lipsticks, I would definitely recommend this one to start with!

1 out of 1 user found this review helpful.
Tags: highly-pigmented, dry, easy-to-apply, drying, long-wearing, great-value, scented, travel-friendly
Skin Type: Combination - Skin Tone: Light Tan - Undertone: Olive

By Serwin 10 years ago.

This was my first MAC lipstick, ever. I combine this lipstick with the MAC lipliner, Cherry, and it looks absolutely stunning together. I am in love with this shade of red. It lasts forever and makes your teeth look whiter because of the blue undertones in the lipstick. This is a highly recommended lipstick by me - even though if you have Ruby Woo or MAC Red :)

1 out of 1 user found this review helpful.
Tags: highly-pigmented, creamy, smooth, thick, blendable, easy-to-apply, long-wearing, moisturizing-wear, great-value, travel-friendly, moisturizing
Skin Type: Combination - Skin Tone: Light Medium - Undertone: Yellow

By Jade 10 years ago.

I got this as a Back 2 Mac shade, almost as an afterthought - and I am impressed! It's crazy pigmented, and the shade is so flattering - much more so than I expected. It can be hard to get a crisp line straight from the bullet, and one does NEED a clear line with a shade like this. The upside is, it's so matte that I can go outside my natural lip line and it will stay there. It's not drying or hydrating - I dab a little lip conditioner over the top after about 4 hours and I'm good. It really creates a classic, pin-up look - AND it does actually makes my teeth look whiter (no, really!!).

2 out of 2 users found this review helpful.
Skin Type: Normal-to-Dry - Skin Tone: Light Plus - Undertone: Neutral

By Irene 12 years ago.

I have very fair skin with yellow-neutral undertones, and this lipstick looks so flattering on me! It's matte so not the most moisturizing formula, but it's not drying either and doesn't really tug or pull when applying. It is very long lasting, I wore it for my wedding banquet (+10 dishes!) and only had to reapply at the end. Although it doesn't tend to bleed, I use with MAC Cherry lip liner to get a very defined edge. Super recommended!

1 out of 1 user found this review helpful.
Skin Type: Combination - Skin Tone: Lightest - Undertone: Yellow

By Sarah 12 years ago.

A beautiful shade of red! I have warm toned skin and this is still very flattering on me. It's my darker, sexier shade of red (Lady Danger is my bright red). Even though it's not a hydrating lipstick, it's very creamy when it goes on and it's opaque in one sweep. I'd definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a great, versatile red.

Skin Type: Normal-to-Oily - Skin Tone: Very Light - Undertone: Neutral

By Constanza 12 years ago.

Fantastic red that suit most skin tones. On my lips, it's as a cool tone red as much as a berry-ish red. Long lasting and easy to apply. A perfect dupe for this is Maybelline ColorSensational in Red Revival (645). The same shade but with a glossier finish. It doesn't last as long on the lips, though.

1 out of 1 user found this review helpful.
Skin Type: Combination - Skin Tone: Light Plus - Undertone: Neutral