MAYBELLINENEWYORK Ultimate Lipstick [199 Cherry Red]

As soon as I apply this, it reminds me of the beloved 'Ruby Woo' that we love. This is a very cool-toned red. It's an intensely deep, vivid red. It's just as matte as Ruby Woo, but has better spreadability. Ruby Woo had a crayon-like feel, but this product doesn't have that. When I want to define myself as a red person, this is a color with a strong presence. This cool-toned red is all mine! The pigmentation is this intense! It lasts well, adheres well, and even stains the lips!

If you have sensitive, dry lips, this may not be the best recommendation for you. However, if you want to get your hands on an intense red shade, this could help lift your mood and boost your confidence. The longevity, adherence, spreadability, and price point are all great, so I'd recommend giving it a try.

Photo 5 shows the staining effect.

It was in the 10,000 won range, but I was able to get it on sale for around 9,000 won. The value for the money is incredible. At this price point, with this level of quality, I absolutely recommend it without hesitation.

I see, the tip has a slanted, circular shape rather than a pointed, angled one. While the flat, circular shape helps it apply neatly without the product spilling out, it does make it a bit tricky to precisely apply on the lip lines. The rounded shape means that if you don't apply it fully, the pointed upper part of the circle won't reach the lip line properly. And if you try to apply it higher up, it ends up spreading the color too broadly, giving a blunt, duck-bill type of application. It seems the circular shape was designed to fit the lips perfectly, and it does make the application clean and tidy. However, the lack of an angled tip makes it challenging to precisely trace the lip line. That's a fair tradeoff - the convenience of the circular shape versus the difficulty in lining the lips accurately. It's something to keep in mind, especially if you prefer a more defined, precise lip line application. But overall, it still sounds like a great, high-quality product with many other positive attributes.