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How to Get the Perfect Red Lip

September 5, 2015
The perfect red lip

Let’s talk about red lips and mostly how to get the perfect red lip, all the celebrities are rocking right now.

Red lips were something I was avoiding for a long time, I just never thought that red looks good on me. I was going for the safe option of using a clear gloss, or a nude lipstick (something I still like a lot) instead.

Recently I found a shade of red that I love, and I just can’t begin to tell you how good this lipstick looks on everyone. It’s a very classic red color, that magically makes your lips look bigger.

To get the perfect red lip, first I apply MAC Ruby Woo lip liner, then I use MAC Ruby Woo lipstick and on top – MAC Ruby Woo lip gloss. You can use the lipstick by itself, without a lip liner or lip gloss and it still looks pretty. The MAC Ruby Woo lipstick has a matte finish, which makes it a little harder to apply and leaves your lips dry. You can wear it by itself, but I prefer to add a lip gloss on top, it helps a lot with the dryness and it gives the right amount of gloss.

Another reason I use same lip liner and lip gloss is because this combo makes your lips look so much bigger. The perfect red lip is not only about the lipstick. You need to add a lip liner that will define your lips and a lip gloss on top, which will add shine and gloss, and that’s what makes all the magic. Your lips will look a lot bigger. Thank me later.

Ruby Woo - The perfect red lip

Lip gloss MAC Ruby Woo

Lip liner MAC Ruby Woo

The perfect red lipstick for fall

Ruby Woo lipstick, lipliner and lip gloss

Tip: Exfoliate your lips before wearing a bright color like Ruby Woo. If you’re going to use the lipstick by itself and you don’t like the dryness, apply a bit a lip balm before applying the lipstick.

If you’ve tried MAC Ruby Woo, let me know in the comments below, what are your thoughts!

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28 Comments

  • Reply pia September 5, 2015 at 12:54 PM

    gorgeous lipstick!
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    • Reply dessie September 12, 2015 at 10:18 AM

      Yes, such a beautiful color lipstick :)

  • Reply Chaicy September 5, 2015 at 5:58 PM

    Now that’s the perfect red lip ! MAC always gives you the right red.

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    • Reply dessie September 12, 2015 at 10:18 AM

      I agree! :)

  • Reply Naďa September 5, 2015 at 8:04 PM

    Amazing post :) I love your choice :)
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    • Reply dessie September 12, 2015 at 10:19 AM

      Thank you! I’m obsessed with this color :)

  • Reply Kerstin September 6, 2015 at 5:29 PM

    Ruby Woo is one of the staple MAC Lipsticks every woman needs to own. And speaking of red lips: I really should wear them more often :)

    Love, Kerstin
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    • Reply dessie September 12, 2015 at 10:20 AM

      Yes!!! All girls should. Red is a fun color :)

  • Reply Kristyn Cole September 6, 2015 at 4:34 PM

    Ruby Woo is one of my favorites! Have you checked out the color Vegas Volt? I bet you would LOVE it! It would look incredible on your skin tone, too. I love your blog, by the way. I’m so glad I came across it this morning! I’ll be coming back on the regular! <3

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    • Reply dessie September 6, 2015 at 9:31 PM

      Thank you so much! I will check out Vegas Volt next :)

  • Reply Lily September 8, 2015 at 4:53 AM

    I love love Ruby Woo, it’s such a classic red. Beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing the tips with us. I used to only wear nudes and didn’t like red lipstick either, but it grew on me, and now bold red is my favorite, I won’t wear the nudes as much anymore :)
    -Lily from With Love Lily Rose

    • Reply dessie September 23, 2015 at 2:57 PM

      Very classic and very pretty! I still use my nudes , but red is my absolute favorite for those days, when I want to add something bold to my look :)

  • Reply Imperfect woman September 8, 2015 at 8:20 AM

    I love red lipstick. Michaela
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  • Reply Anna September 8, 2015 at 11:23 AM

    That’s for sure the perfect red, I have the same and I love it.
    By the way, I’ve just discovered that we have the same bag on our wishlist. ;)

    xx
    Anna

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    • Reply dessie September 23, 2015 at 2:58 PM

      Lovely!!! :) Thank you for commenting! xx

  • Reply Madeliene Rose September 8, 2015 at 1:05 PM

    Now I have to try the bold red lip, it is so unlike my usual make up routine!

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    • Reply dessie September 23, 2015 at 3:02 PM

      You should definitely try Ruby Woo and tell me if you liked it, it’s one of those colors that looks gorgeous on everyone. xx

  • Reply May September 8, 2015 at 4:27 PM

    I love wearing red lips, but have yet to try any of MAC’s lip products.

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  • Reply Minnja September 8, 2015 at 10:20 PM

    Wow, I love the MAC red lipstick <3

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  • Reply Erica September 9, 2015 at 3:04 AM

    seriously loving that red lip! It is perfect!!

  • Reply Carrie September 9, 2015 at 11:08 AM

    wooooooow

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  • Reply Nicole Walker September 13, 2015 at 4:05 PM

    Adore MAC’s Ruby Woo, it’s such a classic red shade! And I didn’t know they came out with a matching lipliner…definitely picking that up :)

    xoxo Nicole

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    • Reply dessie September 23, 2015 at 3:03 PM

      Awesome! I’m sure you’ll love it :) xx

  • Reply Erica September 26, 2015 at 1:22 AM

    Ruby Woo is my FAVE Mac red lip!

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  • Reply Britt+Whit October 6, 2015 at 10:43 PM

    love a bold red lip! would love to see how this looks on you!

    love from San Francisco,
    Britt+Whit

  • Reply Lily October 28, 2015 at 2:59 PM

    How gorgeous are these photographs? I absolutely adore a red lip and Ruby Woo is one of my favourites x

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  • Reply Annie Abbey November 2, 2015 at 2:00 AM

    Love these photos! So crisp and clean! I am always struggling to get the right red lip, this was a helpful guide since I already have that lipstick!
    Xoxo
    Annie
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  • Reply Tatum Riley November 7, 2015 at 7:18 PM

    To this day, Ruby Woo by MAC remains one of my favorite red lipsticks <3 such a perfect red.
    Tatum
    AbstractAphrodite

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