12 Best Red Lipsticks That Are Colour Alternatives To MAC's Ruby Woo Pout!

Milani's makeup formulations are truly *chef's kiss*, especially for the price point they retail at. This lipstick in the shade 'I Am Fierce' makes a bold statement. It gives you a bright red that is utterly weightless and feels feathery soft on your lips, offering an air-brushed finish that lasts for hours without a touch up.

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Affordable. Hydrating. Long-lasting. If there is one lipstick that checks all the boxes that could possibly be created for a lipstick, this one is it. Easy on the eyes, easier on the pocket—this one is a no-brainer!

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YÊU's lipstick and lip gloss duo is a handy pick to have in your vanity. Its Siren and Piquanté Pepper lipstick has a rich red matte lipstick on one end and shiny, soft, glides-like-butter red gloss on the other. This creation by the tech-driven premium beauty start-up is a near-shade alternative for MAC's Ruby Woo, delivering a fragrant and long lasting red lip that gets quite the compliments throughout the day. What we love is how hydrating the even the matte end of the lipstick is, and moreover, if you feel like you need something a bit extra, you can always top up with the gloss! 

Lakme's 9 to 5 Primer + Matte lipstick is a staple in most women's vanity, and with good reason. The lipstick is not only long lasting, a single swipe of it also goes a long way. It is rich in pigment and is satiny soft. They have quite a few red options in this lipstick, which work well with most Indian skin tones, but the 'Iconic Red' is the one we find resembles Ruby Woo the most.

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Revlon is the one affordable makeup brand that most 90s kids instantly associate with their mom's lipstick collection. Their Super Lustruous Lipsticks are not as matte as the OG Ruby Woo but the similarity in shade in uncanny. The colour pay-off is rich and the finish is satiny soft. It lasts up to five hours without leaving a tint, and an added bonus is that it is very hydrating!

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Kay Beauty has long been a lipstick staple in our vanity and it should come as no surprise that we absolutely love the Matte Drama Long Stay Lipstick in shade "Action." We are no longer worried of the constant touch-up that makes us miss out on fun. Ruby Woo is a holy grail agreed, but Kay Beauty's version is affordable without compromising on color payoff or staying power, qualities we love in an iconic red lip. 

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There will never be a time when Ruby Woo becomes Ruby Who? But if you are looking for an affordable shade that is a comfortable satin glide with a hydrating finish, e.l.f's Loud Af must be your pick. It has a less drying formula and does not sacrifice its color intensity so you can rest assured your lips will be the loudest AF in the room. 

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Whether you are looking to channel your inner Marilyn Monroe or just want to make a powerful statement, a red lip serves your case and this shade by Colorbar does the job of being both affordable, smooth, long-lasting and bold. We no longer worry about our lip glam fading away! 

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If you are craving a red lip that does not look clownish against your skin, Red Bouquet by Faces Canada will help you out. The built-in primer in the lipstick ensures a smooth application and comfortable wear, making it a great option for those who prefer a more hydrating matte formula, and for folks with dry lips. 

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From Lilly Singh to Sobhita Dhulipala, Smashbox is a brand that is a staple for many celebrities. Its richly pigmented, non drying formula makes it a must-have for red lip lovers. It may come across as muted compared to the classic Mac’s Ruby Woo but before you judge, you must know that it pairs so good with a voluminising mascara that delivers a bold look. 

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If you are looking for a luxurious take on MAC's Ruby Woo, then Charlotte Tilbury's Matte Revolution Lipstick in Cinematic Red is the way to go. Like MAC's Ruby Woo, it offers a bold, matte finish that lasts for hours. Its formulation is comforting and hydrating, making it a more forgiving and long-wearing option. 

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A lustrous red lip takes efforts but this option by Bobbi Brown definitely tops the 'look glam, effortlessly' list. It is a high-end option that might be steep on its rates, but we love the fullness it gives our lips. This super hot shade delivers a cushion soft finish leaving us with a rich yet weightless feel. It is also smudge proof (cc: our coffee cups). 

Nykaa Rating: 5/5