MAC Cosmetics Riri Woo Swatches and thoughts {Giveaway CLOSED}

I haven’t purchased anything from MAC in a while since I’ve placed myself on a no-buy; however, since Riri Woo was being released, and I love myself a red lipstick, I figured I’d break my no-buy and purchase it.  Like many MAC Cosmetics fans, I had my alarms and reminders set to sign-on to the MAC website, to purchase the most-wanted Riri Woo lipstick.  My wait wasn’t long, and I ended up getting more than one, which I will offer one in a giveaway.

My thoughts

I must admit when I first saw people swatching photos of the Riri Woo lipstick, I thought that I’d been had;  it seemed like a complete dupe for Ruby Woo, which is my favorite red lipstick.  Not until I had Riri Woo in my hands, I was able to make myself feel better about the purchase because there were some differences in the two lipsticks.  Yesterday, on instagram, I posted swatches of Riri Woo and Ruby Woo side by side.

Riri Woo is a retro matte, unlike Ruby Woo, which is a matte lipstick.  Riri Woo is not as drying on the lips, and it lasts longer.  To me, the pigment is better, and it goes on better than its sister, Ruby Woo.  Riri Woo, is a little richer, and deeper, and it is more blue-based, which makes it a perfect red for brown girls like myself.  Check my instagram to see a photo of me wearing Riri Woo.  Overall, I’m happy with the purchase.

***Giveaway***

As I mentioned previously, I purchased more than one.  One lucky reader/subscriber will be able to win a tube of Riri Woo lipstick!

What do you have to do to enter

Mandatory Entry – Comment below telling me your favorite red lipstick (besides Ruby Woo or Riri Woo). Use the Rafflecopter widget to complete your entry, and complete the additional entry options.

Log in using your name and email address, or by using the Facebook login function, and then perform the required entries.  Once you have performed the required entries, several additional entry options will appear.

Rules

Your entry will only be valid by first completing the mandatory entry option.

You must be a follower/subscriber of this blog http://makeupbykim-porter.com/blog via Feedburner, Facebook, Blogglovin’

You must be 18 or older or have your parents permission to enter

You must reside in the contiguous United States (No P.O. Boxes)

No Purchase necessary

All entries will be validated.  No cheating.  Do not use different IP addresses, emails,  etc.  When caught, your entry will be disqualified, and you will be banned from entering any other giveaway on this blog.

Please do not change the tweet.

I have the right to revoke the giveaway item at any time.

Giveaway ends 5/17/2013 at 11:59 p.m.

Good Luck!

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