Mac Ruby Woo - what am I doing wrong?

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It's either the worst lipstick in the world (gift from my sis) or I'm weird.

Wet lips, bone dry lips. Apply- instantly gone.

3 minutes later left with just an outline.

Reapply, same.

Lip pencil, lip gloss over - same.

It's honestly the worst beauty product I've ever owned.

What am I doing wrong???

I’m not sure but I don’t like it either...! It dries my lips out so much I can’t use it. I have a copycat one from Loreal and I use that instead if I want a red.

I havent used Ruby Woo but I have other Mac lipsticks and haven't experienced this, it sounds very weird! Is it definitely a genuine Mac product?

I have it and it stays on forever! It’s hard to apply because it’s so matt but then doesn’t budge at all.

Try priming your lips

Are you sure it's real?

Did you actually get it from a mac counter?

I have one and it lasts all day without re touching. It is very drying though so I prep my lips before hand.

I use it, but I blot it away to nothing, for a subtle stain, then apply lip balm. It seems to have decent staying power.

I haven't had your problem however I did find it incredibly drying even when used with primer.
It's also a complete fallacy that it suits everyone. It really doesnt.

It doesn't suit me at all. I love it and persevere occasionally but some lipsticks just don't suit some people. Rihannah's Fenty Stunna lipstick is a more perfect version of Ruby Woo for pale blondes, though, and lasts forever.

I hate it! I have exactly the same problem, goes all bobbly and dry straight away

I think you've got a knock off!

Yes was from a Mac counter - got the bag and receipt in case it wasn't suitable.

Also, I've taken it off, primer, apply, Vaseline over the top.

It's currently flaking off and onto my scarf as I go round the supermarket with DH.

Apply it with a lip brush and see does that help. Matts are really drying though. I love them but my lips don't. I've got a great primer from Avon of all places.

I apply it in lips that may have a bit of base (foundation) over the line, then I apply a matching liner then use a brush to apply the Ruby Woo. For me it's the most amazing long lasting lipstick. I never use Balm or vasaline as it will only ruin the formulation and it will just slide off.

On lips not in lips! Please note it is very dry so you have to have lips that are in good condition to start with!

Last time I was at a Mac Counter the SA actually advised me against buying it. "That one is terribly drying"

She steered me towards Red Rock instead. V v similar colour and opacity but normal moisture level! I loooooove it.

That seems a little odd as once I've got it on I can't get it off! May be they've changed the formula? Definitely worth popping to counter to see what they say

I'm the same Amy I wore mine to a wedding and all the women on my table asked what it was as it lasted throughout all the food and drinks until home time!

Thanks everyone. Will pop in and ask when I'm in town.

I use it with the Mac primer and it’s fine - but only if my lips are in good condition to start with, if they’re dry then it’s as you described!