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MAC Lipstick in Russian Red Review

ღღČяїstinEεїз Tuesday, April 07, 2015 53 Comments Edit

I admit, I'm one of those lipstick girls. I am very much convinced that everything else in my makeup bag can go but never ever my lipsticks! Everybody looks instantly fab just by wearing their favorite lipstick. Some girls feel naked without their eyebrows lined and filled, but for me it's a different story. I feel helpless without my lipstick. chos!

Recently I decided to purchase another lipstick. I bought one from MAC which is in Russian Red. I love red lipsticks and I believe every girl needs one. Most of my red lipsticks are on darker shade so I decided to buy one which is lighter.

PACKAGING

Just like any other MAC lipsticks, Russian Red comes in a black bullet shape container. I love how sleek and portable it is. I also the fact that it doesn't have a loose cap like other brands. It closes tightly so I don't have to worry if the cap will open by itself once I place it in my makeup bag.

The lipstick also twists up smoothly from its container. If you are an owner of a lipstick from MAC, you'll notice that faint vanilla/butter smell on it. It smells amazing so before I apply my lipstick, I couldn't help smelling it first hahaha

The bottom of the container also indicates important details about the lipstick like its color and finish. Details like its manufacturing date and other information are written all over the lipstick box.

PRICE

MAC lipsticks usually cost $15 to 16 USD. In Rustan's outlet in the Philippines they usually sell it for 1000php which is a little over $22USD. I was about to get one from Rustan's but then a friend in Instagram offered me one for only 840php, that's $18 USD. The price of the lipstick of course, depends from where you buy it. But I must inform you that MAC lipsticks are indeed quite pricey. It is pricey but it is worth it! I'll give you the reasons why on the PRO's list below.

Russian Red is one of the best red lipsticks from MAC. It is a classic red color which is suitable to any skin color. It isn't too light or too dark. It is lighter than Viva Glam I and a little darker than Ruby Woo. It has a matte finish but light and smooth on the lips.

It is best for a night out or classic/retro look. Depends on how much you eat or drink while wearing the lipstick, it is long lasting. I wore it for 6 hours long and it did last for six hours although it slightly faded when I ate something.

MAC Lipstick in Russian Red

PRO's

-glides smoothly on the lips

-lasts for long hours compared to other lipstick brands

-has a sweet vanilla/butter smell

-comes in a great packaging

-has a very pigmented color that matches all skin color

-matte but not drying on the lips

-doesn't stain or "bleed" when applied

-could pair nicely with just about any eye shadow look

CON's

-a little pricey

MAC lipsticks always have something that is great in color and in texture. It's no wonder how it could make anyone's lips runaway ready. It is a little pricey but considering its positive features, it is worth it. It is super matte and very long lasting that I really do not need any retouch. I love my purchase and I will definitely love to buy another MAC lipstick.

If you own the same lippie, let me know your thoughts below. Feel free to share to me which is your favorite MAC lipstick too and I will gladly check it out :)

love lots,

Tin