Tarina Tarantino Neopolitan Lane Dollskin Cheek Blush Review, Photos, Swatches

Reviews Jan 09, 2012January 09, 2012

Tarina Tarantino Neopolitan Lane Dollskin Cheek Blush

Tarina Tarantino Neopolitan Lane Dollskin Cheek Blush ($25.00 for 0.20 oz.) is described as a “muted pink beige.” It’s a medium-dark fleshy beige; it’s very skin-like in its color, and it has a nearly matte finish. There is only a hint of rosiness; if you have pinker undertones, this might be more apparent on your skin than against my yellower undertones. It has more beige in it compared to MAC Brit Wit, which looks pinker compared to this. MAC Darkly My Dear is a few shades darker and browner. It is extremely similar to Tarte Exposed, though slightly less pink. Korres Natural is browner.

The powder is very finely-milled and soft to the touch. It applies smoothly and blends out effortlessly, and because of the naturalness of the color, it’s impossible to overdo. I love blushes in this color family, because they act as a my-cheeks-but-better kind of color. They merely accentuate and emphasize the natural tones of the skin. This lightness of this color means it works best on fair to medium skin tones, while medium-dark to dark may find it to disappear against their skin tone (blushes in this tone but several shades darker would work for the darker end of the spectrum). I was really pleased with the wear of this shade; eight hours without fading.

Neopolitan Lane

Permanent

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

4.5

Application

97%

Total

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About the Reviewer

Christine has normal-to-dry skin with areas of dryness (cheeks, nose, and under the eyes). She has a light-medium skintone with subtle, warmer yellow undertones. Her best foundation matches include: Tarte Rainforest of the Sea in Light-Medium Neutral (best match), Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup in Desert Beige 2N1, Giorgio Armani Maestro Glow in 4.0, Hourglass Warm Ivory Vanish Seamless Finish, Laura Mercier Candleglow Soft Luminous in Dusk, MAC NC20/NC25, Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Liquid in Y305 (140). (For more information, please check the FAQ.)

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Amy

January 9, 2012 at 9:32 am 1/9/12 09:32

How does this compare to mac pressed amber?

Christine

January 9, 2012 at 9:36 pm 1/9/12 21:36

Much, much lighter!

CiCi

January 9, 2012 at 9:45 am 1/9/12 09:45

How does this compare to Mac’s blushbaby?

Christine

January 9, 2012 at 9:36 pm 1/9/12 21:36

Less pink

nitnot

January 9, 2012 at 9:47 am 1/9/12 09:47

Looks gorgeous. Dang, now I want this blush.

SJean

January 9, 2012 at 9:48 am 1/9/12 09:48

Reminds me of a lighter version of MAC’s Prism.

Kelly s

January 9, 2012 at 9:48 am 1/9/12 09:48

If you could only get either this blush or blush horizon de chanel. Which would you recommend I’m nc35. Ty!

Christine

January 9, 2012 at 9:36 pm 1/9/12 21:36

I’d probably go for Chanel, just because this might not show up – though Chanel will also be light on you.

Ashley

January 9, 2012 at 9:49 am 1/9/12 09:49

I’m curious what lip product you’re using here! It’s lovely.
Very nice daytime blush!

Christine

January 9, 2012 at 9:37 pm 1/9/12 21:37

MAC Narcissus!

Rae // theNotice

January 9, 2012 at 9:53 am 1/9/12 09:53

“My cheeks but better” is right! This looks lovely on you, Christine 🙂 I’m always worried about natural-toned blushers going orange on me, but it looks like this one has *just* enough pink.

Agata

January 9, 2012 at 9:54 am 1/9/12 09:54

Hey Christine. Do you have the Tarina Tarantino blush palette that consists of 4 blushes? Are you going to review it?

Christine

January 9, 2012 at 11:21 am 1/9/12 11:21

No, I don’t have it, sorry!

Agata

January 9, 2012 at 11:41 am 1/9/12 11:41

No, problem, thanks for response 🙂 This blush looks pretty though.

Sabrina Simpson

January 9, 2012 at 10:06 am 1/9/12 10:06

What a shame I cant buy Tarina Tarantino products here in Germany =(

martyna

January 9, 2012 at 10:57 am 1/9/12 10:57

You look lovely, what are You wearing on Your lips?

Christine

January 9, 2012 at 9:37 pm 1/9/12 21:37

It’s MAC Narcissus!

Laura

January 9, 2012 at 11:02 am 1/9/12 11:02

Have you heard of the new ‘Napolean’ line? I saw them at Ulta.
They look really pretty, but I’m worried they may not be as pigmented as they look.

Christine

January 9, 2012 at 11:21 am 1/9/12 11:21

I haven’t – I’ve never been to ULTA!

Catttt.

January 9, 2012 at 11:52 am 1/9/12 11:52

how does this compare to nars douceur and tarte exposed? is it worth it to get this when i have the other two already?

Christine

January 9, 2012 at 9:37 pm 1/9/12 21:37

Douceur is redder and I compared it to Tarte Exposed in the post!

Lisa

January 9, 2012 at 11:56 am 1/9/12 11:56

I’ve been loving the lips/cheeks swatches you’ve been doing lately! What foundation have you been wearing?

Christine

January 9, 2012 at 9:37 pm 1/9/12 21:37

I can’t remember what foundation I used here, sorry!

Sunny

January 9, 2012 at 12:25 pm 1/9/12 12:25

Ahhh one of those “my cheeks but better” shades! I’m really craving for Tarina Tarantino products now!

Kat

January 9, 2012 at 12:32 pm 1/9/12 12:32

One of these blushes is going to be my next blush purchase! My poor wallet haha.
I love your reviews and cheek swatches by the way, you have the best ones out there 🙂

Kathy

January 9, 2012 at 12:32 pm 1/9/12 12:32

Hahaha to be honest, I’m kinda disappointed in this! Don’t get me wrong, it looks really pretty, but with a name like “Neopolitan,” I expected something like a highlight, blush, and contour trio (you know, something that looks like the ice cream! Vanilla, strawberry, and chocolate!).

Mrs Crna Gora

January 9, 2012 at 4:50 pm 1/9/12 16:50

Haha! I love it… Good point:)

Quinctia

January 9, 2012 at 7:43 pm 1/9/12 19:43

I was just coming to post something like this! Also, without being given the type of product, I’d assume something named Neopolitan was more likely to be an eyeshadow trio.

Dana

January 9, 2012 at 1:03 pm 1/9/12 13:03

Wow! This looks like a great, everyday blush that goes with everything!

Keerthi

January 9, 2012 at 2:05 pm 1/9/12 14:05

That looks beautiful! Do you have a recommendation for a blush in this same color family, but more suited for medium-dark skin? (I missed Darkly My Dear, unfortunately.) I’m NC42 or a bit darker, for reference.

Thanks so much!!!

Summer

January 9, 2012 at 2:53 pm 1/9/12 14:53

Christine, could you please tell us what’s on your lips in this shot? The color is gorgeous, and I can’t help but be distracted from the blush! 🙂 Thanks in advance.

Christine

January 9, 2012 at 9:36 pm 1/9/12 21:36

MAC Narcissus!

bruna louise

January 9, 2012 at 3:07 pm 1/9/12 15:07

beautiful color! i like it on ur cheeks. =)

Amy

January 9, 2012 at 3:25 pm 1/9/12 15:25

Oooh, very pretty! I love these sorts of more natural looking blushes.

Incidentally, the “Dollskin” name of this line seems pretty accurate to me, for this color at least. When I paint dolls the color I mix up for the cheek blushing is usually very similar to this!

Megan

January 9, 2012 at 3:51 pm 1/9/12 15:51

saw this on the sephora website and i wondered how it would look, so glad you swatched it! i love natural looking blushes.

Mrs Crna Gora

January 9, 2012 at 4:48 pm 1/9/12 16:48

What are you wearing on your lips? It’s a beautiful color!

Christine

January 9, 2012 at 9:36 pm 1/9/12 21:36

MAC Narcissus

Gena

January 9, 2012 at 7:31 pm 1/9/12 19:31

That looks GREAT on you!

Victoria

January 9, 2012 at 7:50 pm 1/9/12 19:50

The metallic packaging reminds me of my beloved R&R blushes! This shade looks so pretty! 🙂

Kaylee

January 9, 2012 at 9:23 pm 1/9/12 21:23

Will your recommend this over Tarte Exposed?

Christine

January 9, 2012 at 9:24 pm 1/9/12 21:24

It wears longer on me, so yes 🙂

Lilin

January 10, 2012 at 12:56 am 1/10/12 00:56

Hi, the blush is lovely but I can’t help but notice the lipcolor you wearing is very lovely too! What is the lipstick/gloss you are wearing? I would love to get that! I have a soft spot for lippies! 🙂

Brooke Huber

January 10, 2012 at 5:50 am 1/10/12 05:50

Will you be reviewing Carved Rose and Charm as well? Thanks!

Christine

January 11, 2012 at 9:03 pm 1/11/12 21:03

I don’t think I have those, sorry!

Pleinair

January 10, 2012 at 9:17 am 1/10/12 09:17

How would you compare it with Korres natural?

Christine

January 10, 2012 at 10:25 am 1/10/12 10:25

I compared this in the post!

Pleinair

January 11, 2012 at 2:38 pm 1/11/12 14:38

OMG i read the dupe part twice yet i couldnt see:D So kind of you. Thanks.

Kylie

January 12, 2012 at 9:05 pm 1/12/12 21:05

Purchased this when my Sephora was sold out of Tarte Amazonian Clay in exposed, and I am very happy with it! It is now my go-to blush for both day and night because it complements every look so perfectly 🙂

jennifer

February 16, 2012 at 11:35 pm 2/16/12 23:35

hey awsome review! i love ur site its soo helpful:) i was looking up other review for this blush when i cam across this one

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im pretty sure this is ur image im not sure if they had permission or not, i didnt see any credit given to you, so i just thought id mention it! thanks for all your hand work

jennifer

Christine

February 20, 2012 at 7:08 pm 2/20/12 19:08

Thanks, Jennifer!

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