Overview. Do you own any of these?

The first 3 (from left): MAC in Strange Journey, Oblivion and Stunner.

Strange Journey is a yellowish brick red with Matte finish.

The Halloween collection in 2014 did offer some of the best reds I’ve ever seen from MAC and one of them was Strange Journey. It wasn’t the most popular choice from that collection (sold out nonetheless) because according to some people, it’s too orangey? But look, it doesn’t appear like that on my lips right? 😀

C’mon, it’s really not that orangey!

Oblivion is a vivid blushred with Amplified finish.

As you can tell from my lips, Oblivion is slightly hydrating and opaque, a bit like lip tint. It’s my favourite red lippy at the moment.

In fact, all the lipsticks from The Rocky Horror Picture Show collection are drop-dead gorgeous!

Stunner is a clean red with Matte finish.

One-third of the MAC x Nasty Girl collection and the least popular of the lot, it is no doubt a very dupe-able shade. MAC has a couple of colours similar to this. Hence, it took quite a long while to sell out (when the other two shades were already gone by the end of the launch week). But still, it’s still a very pretty shade of red, isn’t it? 🙂

I find it to be very flattering on my skin tone!

The next 4 (from left): MAC in Ruby Woo, Lady Danger, Russian Red and M.A.C Red.

Ruby Woo is a very matte vivid blue-red with a Retro Matte finish.

Like the other Retro Matte lipsticks I own, Ruby Woo tends to be a bit more drying, so multiple applications are needed to completely fill the lips. And while you’re at it, you’d feel like you’re colouring your lips with a red crayon (the dryness and inconsistency). It takes a little more effort to be removed.

But it’s very long-lasting and it gives the perfect matte texture! This explains why it’s one of MAC’s best sellers.

Lady Danger is a vivid bright coral-red with Matte finish.

Highly raved and recommended by lipstick users and on beauty magazines around the world, Lady Danger has proven to be one of the best orange-red lipsticks in the market. Perfect for fall, it can be a little drying though (I think this is a common problem for the older MAC Matte lipsticks) but it’s not as bad as Ruby Woo.

Looks better on fairer skin.

Russian Red is an intense bluish-red with Matte finish

Russian Red to me is like a cousin of Ruby Woo – both are the ultimate timeless red lipsticks that lovers of sultry lips would know for sure.

But it’s better than Ruby Woo because it glides more smoothly and it definitely didn’t make me feel like my lips are peeling from the rough application.

M.A.C Red is a vivid bright bluish-red with Satin finish.

Another lipstick with a gorgeous sheen that leaves behind a lip tint-like stain after a few hours of wearing.

It’s smooth and doesn’t feather despite it being creamy.

The next 3 (from left): MAC in Chili and Viva Glam Rihanna, Chanel Rouge Allure in 99 Pirate.

Chili is a brownish orange-red with Matte finish.

Swatched it on my hand before purchase and fell in love with it instantly (plus, MAC was having a collaborative sale with Sephora ION at that time!) It’s not your typical red – it’s a sophisticated red that doesn’t appear too “intimidating” like the others.

Love it but don’t think I pull off the look. I’m sure it’d be very flattering on warmer skin tone 🙂

Viva Glam Rihanna is a blue-red with Frost finish.

Rihanna is no stranger to the MAC community. Having worked with MAC twice (or thrice?), she has produced countless of incredibly gorgeous lipsticks (hate myself for not getting anything from her 2013 Holiday collection). This one I’m holding right here is no different. The frost finish leaves your lips looking moisturised and healthy.

Andddd I love that it is not in the standard packaging too. *thumbs up*

99 Pirate is a blue-red with a beautiful sheen.

Originally released in 2012, it was recently repromoted in the new Allure Rouge range with an improved formula that helps keep lips supple and protected. I saw it once on BoA (one of the pioneers in K-Pop) and thought it really looked pretty on her. Heh.

The new formula also made it more pigmented!

High-end brands differentiate themselves with their unique packaging. Chanel uses the push-to-open mechanism for easy handling.

The final 3 (from left): Urban Decay in 69, F-Bomb and Bang. (yes, all the sexual connotations)

69 is a bright red with pink undertone.

My favourite red from Urban Decay, it’s very pigmented, moisturising and has a very nice cool undertone.

It’s prettily bold and extremely emollient. LOVE IT TO BITS! (In case you’re wondering, Catfight is way darker and pinker, hence it does not qualify to be on this list)

F-Bomb is a classic red.

Extremely creamy with a not-so-strong blue undertone, this is even redder than the reddest MAC lipstick in my stash. It’s probably called F-Bomb because it transforms the user into a bombshell with this insanely pigmented red. A mini version of F-Bomb is also included in the Full Frontal Lipstick Stash.

Forget about red undergarments. This red lipstick is sure to bring you lots of luck and fortune at the gambling table this Chinese New Year 😀

Bang is a bright orange-red.

The “Lady Danger” of Urban Decay, it actually bears a stark similarity to the popular orange-red MAC lipstick but this is a tone darker. It is also more buttery and saturated.

This bold colour will turn heads on the streets!

Swatch of all the featured shades! Whoops, my poor planning led to the mess towards the end hehe. But yes, some of them are really dupes of each other!