Matte Lipstick - Russian Red

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    5.0
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    piphi329

    15 years ago

    OMG! I absolutely love this lipstick, the color payoff is amazing. Its a deep true red. If you like pin-up looks like I do then this is the lipstick for you. It is a matte lipstick, but not over...

    About reviewer (6 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinNormal, Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    BeautyRose

    15 years ago

    The best red lipstick I have ever owned. If you like the matte red film-noir look, this is for you. Compared with other, more expensive lipsticks, this beats them all. Plus, even though it's matte,...

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    spawned

    15 years ago

    best red lipstick ever. this would definitely flatter asian skin. i love that it stays on my lips ALL day. It's mac so it's unshockingly pigmented.

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    geraldinelorente

    15 years ago

    This is my first MAC lipstick and it is because of such that I am now addicted to MAC. I absolutely love the shade and it has superb lasting power (it stays all day long)! No need for retouch even...

    About reviewer (4 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinDry, Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Relaxed, Coarse

    EyesBlack

    2.0
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    fayedunaway

    15 years ago

    Yes, Russian Red is quite trendy right now, but I think that the color is awful. A less bright red, like Dubonnet, would be much more flattering IMO.

    About reviewer (7 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Other, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    drdruggirl

    15 years ago

    This is the first matte lipstick I have ever tried. I apply the lippie with out lipliner or gloss. I was super worried about the drying effect of the lippie. I have to tell you there was nothing...

    About reviewer (53 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    2.0
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    Shadowdance

    15 years ago

    I wanted to love Russian Red & thought this would be the perfect red for me but it turns bright pinkish on me. I'm pale but I have oliveish skin so maybe that is why. When I put it on it's very red...

    About reviewer (7 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

    HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    claragonz

    15 years ago

    This is one of the best reds I've found so far. I like the fact that it's matte. It helps underplay a full mouth. I never go glossy with a deep red color. And also I think this color works on...

    About reviewer (135 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Tan, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Straight, Fine

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    moonchopin

    15 years ago

    I have to disagree with those folks who are saying this will not look good on warm or yellow toned gals. I am an olive-yellow toned gal and this red looks great on me. Blue tone reds do not...

    About reviewer (119 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    rachelanneb

    15 years ago

    This is a quite lovely blue based red with the slightest orange tint to it when compared with other MAC red favorites like Ruby Woo and MAC Red. It didn't really work for my pale skin with pink...

    About reviewer (86 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Warm

    HairBrown, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    4.0
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    cbrown22

    15 years ago

    Great color for my skin tone! I adore Matte lipsticks, and this is a very true, bright, pigmented red.

    About reviewer (1 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinSensitive, Olive, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Relaxed, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    myfakeyelashes

    15 years ago

    As a bona fide red lipstick girl, Russian Red ranks among my top two. I can't live without it. If you use Prep + Prime beforehand, don't worry about it being too drying or fading. It's amazing.

    About reviewer (21 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOther

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    digginmygrave

    15 years ago

    Probably the only hype-product I have ever purchased that has completely and utterly lived up to it's hype. If you can buy no other lipstick from MAC, choose this one. It's a great introduction to...

    About reviewer (3 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinNormal, Fair, Warm

    HairBrown, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    jrl521

    15 years ago

    It looks great on my olive toned skin (I'm NC20). I love this lipstick!!!!This is my go to red lipstick.

    About reviewer (63 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinCombination, Olive, Warm

    HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    fwilmore

    15 years ago

    This is the absolute perfect red on me. I'm around NC30 with jet black hair. I love to pair it with a simple cat eye. It makes me feel like Dita Von Teese. I got a lot of compliments on it. Even...

    About reviewer (66 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinAcne-prone, Medium, Warm

    HairBlack, Curly, Medium

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    Katras

    15 years ago

    So I went on mini MAC shopping spree and bought this shade, Ruby Woo (see review), Oversexed gloss and some others and can honestly say I really like MAC's reds. While Ruby Woo is a matte true red...

    About reviewer (302 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBlack, Wavy, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    jlattridge

    15 years ago

    Although I LOVE russian red, I'm slightly disapointed. It just doesn't look as good on me as it does on others but that has nothing to do with the product. It is such a gorgeous red and such a...

    About reviewer (13 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinCombination, Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Straight, Medium

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    julbra

    15 years ago

    I purchased MAC Russian Red after hearing so many good things about it and for me, the hype was worth buying. Russian Red (aside from having a great name) is a sexy, bold, true red, very pin-up yet...

    About reviewer (13 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrunette, Curly, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    GoodGala

    15 years ago

    I love MAC lippies :) This is such a great lipstick, it's quite long lasting and the color is really lovely. I would advise you apply a light lip balm before applying this as it is slightly...

    About reviewer (86 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    Sailormoon999

    15 years ago

    Hell, this is expensive, but it is so freaking awesome! I would never reach for another red lipstick again! I love it. It's a blue-red, does not make your teeth appear yellow! Love love love this!...

    About reviewer (30 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairOther, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

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