Dior 999 Rouge Dior Forever Liquid Lacquer Review & Swatches
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Dior 999 Rouge Dior Forever Liquid Lacquer ($45.00 for 0.2 oz.) is a vivid, dark coral-red with subtle, warm undertones and a glossy, cream finish.
- Mostly opaque pigmentation
- Lightweight, very fluid, comfortable to apply
- Applied fairly evenly but could have been more forgiving of lip texture
- Long-wearing (10 hours of 12 hours claimed), hydrating
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
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- Dose of Colors Fresa (LE, $18.00).
- Revlon Fire and Ice (P, $10.99).
- Tom Ford Beauty Federico (P, $36.00).
Formula Overview
$45.00/0.2 oz. - $225.00 Per Ounce
The formula is supposed to be "transfer-proof" with "ultra-pigmented color and lacquer-like shine." The brand noted that it is a "bi-phase formula," which means it needs to be shaken for "5 seconds" prior to use, but once applied, it will last for "12 hours." The formula applied to lips and "set" was high-shine, mostly opaque in coverage, and very long-wearing (10 hours) while being hydrating and comfortable to wear.
One issue I had, which is kind of a new-to-me-issue in my life blogging about beauty, is that the product spilled out of the tube when placed on a surface horizontally (e.g. for photos). I can't recall this happening except for when a product's packaging has been defective and the stopper product (plastic insert) came out with the applicator. This didn't seem to be the case here. Given how unusual this is, since I routinely photograph products the same way (laying the tube flat), I do consider it a pretty big flaw as you'll always have to take care to keep it upright.
The texture was very fluid, almost watery in a way, but it felt more like a lightweight gel when applied to my lips. I noticed a slight tingling sensation for the first five to 10 seconds, and it had a stronger scent that was reminiscent of paint and a hint of floral fragrance. I didn't notice that the paint-like smell lingered beyond the first 10 seconds, though.
They are comparable to formulas like Urban Decay Vice Lip Bond and Maybelline Super Stay Vinyls.
Browse all of our Dior Rouge Dior Forever Liquid Lacquer swatches.
Ingredients
#19013 ISODODECANE • DIPHENYL DIMETHICONE • TRIOCTYLDODECYL CITRATE • POLYURETHANE-1 • DISILOXANE • DI-C12-13 ALKYL TARTRATE • BIS-HYDROXYETHOXYPROPYL DIMETHICONE/IPDI COPOLYMER ETHYLCARBAMATE • ALCOHOL • DIPENTAERYTHRITYL PENTAISONONANOATE • PARFUM (FRAGRANCE) • DICALCIUM PHOSPHATE • [+/- CI 77491, CI 77492 (IRON OXIDES) • CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE) • CI 15850 (RED 7 LAKE) • CI 42090 (BLUE 1 LAKE) • CI 19140 (YELLOW 5 LAKE)]
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I love how even though there’s a coral undertone to it, I’m also seeing something that could be autumn friendly…like something more spicy than is typical of a coral-red.
A very pretty autumn shade and I like the cream finish.
So unacceptable about the product leaking! Last time I remember you mentioning something like that happening was Bite’s Cashmere Lip Cream in Burgundy. Guess Dior’s very confident about no one needing to touch up the product throughout the day.
You have a better memory than I!!
I was really surprised by the leaking. I thought it was like… a mistake, but it happened to all three shades!
I have the Dior Blush in 999 which looks like it would pair with this pretty much perfectly. I know the blush is warm toned and I purchased it back in 2020 I think. I loved that it wasn’t a flat blush but had some sheen to it. I could never get the sheen though because I could never apply it heavily enough to get that look. I still loved how it looked on me but just didn’t have the dimension I would have gotten had it not been so pigmented. I had to go and look and see if you had reviewed it and you did. You gave it an A+. I remember having to use a very light hand and swirl it off on my wrist or a tissue every time I wore it. I also remember buying it to wear to the Queen concert in Seattle. I will have to dig it out and wear it again. The lipstick is lovely. Who knows how it would translate on my lips but interested to see.