Love Mac's Ruby Woo? Check Out 6 Of The Best Red Lipsticks Under INR 2,000

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MAC's Ruby Woo is nothing short of a phenomenon. It is globally recognised as the most iconic red lipsticks to ever exist, and seems to complement every skin tone too. The product was formulated and launched in 1999 and was originally supposed to replace the cult-favourite 'Russian Red' lipstick. The creators tried to make a creamier, less matte version of the popular favourite, but the result was a bolder colour, which became a standalone product in itself.

The relationship women have with red lipsticks is very personal, almost like an empowering, coming-of-age moment. And every single woman deserves to feel the feeling that many associate with Ruby Woo. If you love Ruby Woo, or are looking for alternatives to the cult-favourite, you've landed on the correct address on the WWW. Here's a list of affordable red lipsticks you will love if you love MAC's Ruby Woo.

Stila Stay All Da: Beso

Stay All Day Liquid Lip Stick - Beso

Stay All Day Liquid Lip Stick - Beso

2100

A favourite of the badass US-based politician and activist, Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez (popularly known as AOC), this creamy Stila lipstick is the closest to Ruby Woo when it comes to liquid lipsticks. This one is free of all the nasties (parabens, sulphate and synthetics). Need a lipstick that stays put without making your lips feel like they were rubbed with sand-paper? This is it!

Price: INR 2,100

Milani Colour Statement Lipstick: I Am Fierce

Milani Bold Color Statement Matte Lipstick - I Am Fierce

Milani Bold Color Statement Matte Lipstick - I Am Fierce

850
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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.

Price: INR 850

Maybelline New York ColorSensational Lipcolor: Red Liberation

Maybelline New York Color Sensational Lipcolor

Maybelline New York Color Sensational Lipcolor

299
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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!

Price: INR 299

Lakme 9 to 5 Primer + Matte Lip Color: Iconic Red

Lakme 9 To 5 Primer + Matte Lip Color

Lakme 9 To 5 Primer + Matte Lip Color

446
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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.

Price: INR 500

Faces Canada Ultime Pro Matte Lip Crayon: Smokin Hot

Ultime Pro Matte Lip Crayon

Ultime Pro Matte Lip Crayon

849
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If you're someone who likes your lipsticks in crayon form, then this is the right choice for you. This airy, hydrating lipstick by Faces Canada sits lightly on the lips and has a velvety finish. We do feel it's a lipstick that needs a touch-up after eating, since it's not a non-transferable formula, but considering how hydrating it is and that it is a crayon-based lipstick, we think it's okay.

Price: INR 849

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick: Really Red

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick - Really Red

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick - Really Red

594
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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!

Price: INR 594

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