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Even beauty fans who don’t consider themselves Swifties know that Taylor Swift’s love for MAC’s Ruby Woo lipstick is no secret — the bold hue has been one of her go-to red lipsticks for years. While Swift can easily afford the cult-favorite color at $23 a pop (or, you know, a thousand of them), we get that not everyone who wants to rock a classic red lip can shell out that much for one tube. The good news is budget-savvy beauty shoppers have found a nearly exact color match to the coveted lip color for roughly a quarter of the price: Revlon’s Lustrous Lipstick in Uncut Ruby.
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One fan of the classic red hue compared the two lipsticks side by side, applying Ruby Woo on one side of her lips and Uncut Ruby on the other. The verdict? “The colors look the same even under different lighting conditions.” She also noted the Revlon version was “so comfortable” and wore “much more gracefully” throughout the day. That’s where Uncut Ruby shines — its 80% conditioning ingredients nourish lips while delivering bold, vibrant color that won’t leave lips dry or flaky.
Revlon Lustrous Lipstick in Uncut Ruby
Looking for a perfect matte red? Another fan chimed in, “I love this lipstick! It’s a perfect matte red lipstick! This lipstick is right up there with Ruby Woo!” The black-winged-liner-and-red-lip purists will be happy to hear this classic look has a budget-friendly lipstick option in Uncut Ruby. And thanks to its microfine pigments, the lipstick expertly balances a rich color payoff with a lightweight feel, so shoppers say it doesn’t feel like you’re wearing a layer of paint.
If Taylor Swift can build an empire with her signature red pout, why shouldn’t you? Swapping Ruby Woo for Revlon’s Lustrous Lipstick in Uncut Ruby means you can channel the classic look for only $6 — and maybe even treat yourself to some other budget-friendly beauty with the savings.
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