- This year I found a lipstick that blew the "perfect red lip myth" out of the water and made it a reality. Dare I say that Mac's RiRi Woo* changed my life and made me fall head over heels in love with matte lips? All that and more, this retro matte "vivid cool red" applies gorgeous 50's-style color straight from its rose gold bullet exterior.
Unfortunately, a light layer of balm is recommended before slapping this baby on, after doing this prep step this lipstick wears beautifully and feels great for hours (although a slight bit drying at those times when my lips are not at their juiciest). Plus, the blue tones in this eye-popping red make my teeth look slightly less yellow.
Not for the faint of heart, this lipstick is as matte as they come, bold, and really gives you that "bam I'm wearing red lipstick" confidence. It's an old Hollywood red that'll have you channeling the grace of Audrey Hepburn, the elegance of Grace Kelley, and the sensuality of Elizabeth Taylor.
*RiRi Woo was part of Mac's "Rihanna Hearts Mac" collection which released in Fall 2013 and is sadly, no longer available. However, RiRi Woo was inspired by Mac's Ruby Woo and is almost an exact dupe. I've linked to Mac's Ruby Woo in the link above.