The finish is creamy and you can feel how moisturizing it is. Now being a glossy lipstick, the lasting power is not that long, but it does stain the lips in a flattering way. Even after eating and drinking I had some traces of it on. It also has a subtle orange undertone when applied on the lips.
Now an interesting fact, 999 is a tribute to Dior's first lipstick "9", that later resurfaced as "99" and then, ten years later, we got this iconic red to add to our collection.
This is for sure the prettiest shade of red that I own, it can spice up any look and make you look presentable. When 999 is not making me look pretty, it is going to decorate my vanity.
