Dior 999 is said to be inspired by the lip color worn at the first-ever Christian Dior runway show in 1947. The bright cherry red hue might not look universally flattering at first glance, yet somehow the multifaceted shade manages to look good on everyone. Many testers note the shade is particularly flattering on darker skin tones, too. Also worth celebrating is the brand’s transfer-proof formula. <br><br>The lipstick went viral in recent years, with over 385 million <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/discover/Dior-transfer-proof-505?lang=en">TikTok</a> views in awe of its budge-proof nature. The unique lipstick applies creamy like a <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://wwd.com/shop/shop-beauty/best-lip-balms-1234690922/">lip balm</a>, but is designed to set, allowing the formula to dry down to a matte, ultra-pigmented appearance in just three minutes. The brand notes the lipstick can last up to 16 hours, yet was formulated to feel weightless.<br><br><strong>What testers say:</strong> “999 is an absolutely beautiful, true blue-red. I've tried SO many red lipsticks and this is my new favorite. Applies smoothly with no feathering…The case looks and feels elegant; a little luxury.”<br><br><strong>Price upon publish date of this article:</strong> $45
Dior 999 is said to be inspired by the lip color worn at the first-ever Christian Dior runway show in 1947. The bright cherry red hue might not look universally flattering at first glance, yet somehow the multifaceted shade manages to look good on everyone. Many testers note the shade is particularly flattering on darker skin tones, too. Also worth celebrating is the brand’s transfer-proof formula. <br><br>The lipstick went viral in recent years, with over 385 million <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://www.tiktok.com/discover/Dior-transfer-proof-505?lang=en">TikTok</a> views in awe of its budge-proof nature. The unique lipstick applies creamy like a <a rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://wwd.com/shop/shop-beauty/best-lip-balms-1234690922/">lip balm</a>, but is designed to set, allowing the formula to dry down to a matte, ultra-pigmented appearance in just three minutes. The brand notes the lipstick can last up to 16 hours, yet was formulated to feel weightless.<br><br><strong>What testers say:</strong> “999 is an absolutely beautiful, true blue-red. I've tried SO many red lipsticks and this is my new favorite. Applies smoothly with no feathering…The case looks and feels elegant; a little luxury.”<br><br><strong>Price upon publish date of this article:</strong> $45