Matte Lipstick - Russian Red

MAC Cosmetics

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4.6

689 reviews
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    5.0
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    lil_me

    16 years ago

    Currently (08/15/08), this sells for $14 @ Nordstrom. I've been wearing this on and off for over 15 years. I think I got this when I read somewhere that Madonna was raving about it. It's one of...

    About reviewer (254 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    crudmonkies

    16 years ago

    I loooooooove this lipstick. It does wonders for my complexion. It brightens my face and doesnt make me look tired. I always get compliments when i wear russian red. I will most def. be buying it...

    About reviewer (12 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Medium

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    swtlilqtk

    16 years ago

    I HAVE A LIGHT OLIVE SKIN, AND THIS IS THE BEST RED EVER FOR ME. I LOVE TO USE MAC'S REDD LIPLINER FIRST AND RUSSIAN RED OVER TOP. THE COLOR LAST FOREVER IF YOU LAYER IT. IT GIVES ME THAT OLD...

    About reviewer (278 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Olive, Cool

    HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

    EyesGreen

    2.0
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    urstandingonmytoes

    16 years ago

    I am cool/fair and this turned ORANGE on me. This is definately a red for warm/neutral skin tones. I'm envious if you can wear this because it looks lovely in the tube and on the right person I'm...

    About reviewer (391 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinDry, Fair, Cool

    HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    GooberPuff

    16 years ago

    Perfect matte classic red and a definite must-have for any MAC aficianado. It is the perfect pin-up shade of red and I think almost anyone can wear it. It is a staple item that is very wearable....

    About reviewer (9 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Other, Other

    EyesHazel

    5.0
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    islandgirl8

    16 years ago

    One of the best red lipsticks. For awhile I thought Ruby Woo was one up on this and chose Ruby Woo over Russian Red after much deliberation in the Mac store, but since than I have tried many many...

    About reviewer (43 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Cool

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    petrina_678

    16 years ago

    This is THE true GLAM RED. PURE uncensored red! Not for the faint of heart. Its bold,dramatic and unforgiving. you either love it or hate it. At leans more towards "warm tones" so its more...

    About reviewer (42 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinVery Oily, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBlack, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    shiver0777

    16 years ago

    I love this color on me.. it goes perfectly with my skintone! Everytime I wear this people ask me what color it is! When the SA in the store tried it on me three other girls bought the same...

    About reviewer (43 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinSensitive, Medium

    HairBlond

    EyesBlue

    5.0
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    MegamiOrchard

    16 years ago

    Awesome - this is the best true red out there. Definately not orangey or pinky, but the blue undertones are not too much. The staying power is great, the texture is lovely, the smell is nice...

    About reviewer (14 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    macalcia

    16 years ago

    The color is just beautiful, but the formula is too matte for my tasting. I always have to wear a balm under it. And it's really difficult to apply - you have to line with lip pencil first and...

    About reviewer (103 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinOily, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Straight, Fine

    EyesBlack

    4.0
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    barefootcassandra

    17 years ago

    This is my perfect old movie star red. I gave it only 4 lippies on over all rating because the formula is dry, to achieve that perfect matte look, and so I have to add a chapstick, or similar, so...

    About reviewer (55 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Medium, Neutral

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    xjsbellamias13

    17 years ago

    A classic red. A little on the dark red side though, and is not as bright as some reds.I love this color, and as with all MAC lipsticks it is highly pigmented and last long.I pair this with cherry...

    About reviewer (94 reviews)

    AgeUnder 18

    SkinCombination, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesHazel

    4.0
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    Frenchmix

    17 years ago

    I really really love red lipstick and this is a nice lipstick. It's richly pigmented and long lasting. Smells great also!

    About reviewer (164 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Olive, Not Sure

    HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBlack

    3.0
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    pmnixa

    17 years ago

    This is a matte, bright, red lipstick that borders on blue-red. Matches perfectly with Cherry lipliner. I thought this was going to be my HG red lipstick, but then I found NARS Red Lizard. It's...

    About reviewer (538 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrown, Other, Other

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    elsier

    17 years ago

    Reds are just sooooooo dramatic. Truth be told I rarely wear a bright lip color just because it's so time consuming. And then I spend too much time being paranoid about whether or not it's where...

    About reviewer (84 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinDry, Other

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    kurisuteru

    17 years ago

    My lips have always been my favorite feature, which is why I love wearing bold colors to show them off. Red is definitely my vavavoom colour, but I am so picky with lipsticks (after trying out soo...

    About reviewer (15 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Medium

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    swirlsschmurls

    17 years ago

    I bought this awhile ago with the hopes that this would be my HG red, as it seemed to be so for so many, but while I think the colour is absolutely gorgeous (hence the 3 lippies), the belief and...

    About reviewer (100 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

    HairBrown

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    karrieleigh

    17 years ago

    Another big fave for me, Russian Red lipstick is a true red with great pigmentation. It makes my negligible lips look huge and makes the wrinkly little lines of my lips into an asset. The texture...

    About reviewer (334 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

    HairBrown, Wavy, Medium

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    brideie

    17 years ago

    This lipstick really lasted. I was impressed by the full coverage of the lipstick. The pigments remind me of the difference between artists paints and pigment-weak student paint. The color didn't...

    About reviewer (31 reviews)

    Age30-35

    SkinNormal, Olive

    HairBlack

    EyesBrown

    5.0
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    saucymint

    17 years ago

    This is what I've always been looking for -- the perfect old Hollywood red in a classic matte finish. When I wear it I feel really glamorous, like a 40's pinup girl. The color is a richly pigmented...

    About reviewer (46 reviews)

    Age19-24

    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Not Sure

    HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

    EyesBlue

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