REVIEW: 17 vs. Natural Collection Blusher

Sunday, 25 September 2011

Recently, my posts have admittingly been rather poor. I am desparate to make it up to all you beautiful followers, by trying to post some quality posts, or what I think to be quality anyway. So, today I shall be reviewing two blushers I picked up from Boots, yesterday.

 Whilst in Boots, I picked up the 17 blusher in China Pink and the Natural Collection Blusher in Sweet Cheeks. I had read many positive reviews on the Natural Collection blusher and as it was only £1.99, I didnt see any harm in 'investing'. The 17 blusher I decided to buy after borrowing my sisters, I loved it and thought it was a really good blush, again it was very cheap and cost about £3.49.
 Sadly, before I even got the Natural Collections blusher out of my bag, the pan had fallen out of the pot. If this had been an expensive product, I would have asked for a refund, however, it cost me very little and I couldnt see the point in taking it back. Im sure many other people would have done.
 Both Blush's look quite similar on a first glance, yet, they're two completly different types. Firstly, the 17 blush contains sparkles and is rather shimmery whereas the Natural Collection's blush is a matte powder. The 17 blush is also very 'barbie' pink, in the respect that it is a rather more 'in your face'. I haven't described that very well at all. Whereas, the Natural Collections is more of an 'English Rose' colour, a natural rosy colour.

Upon the skin, the 17 blusher (who's packaging looks very similar to MAC) is very shimmery and gives a rather 'fake' looking blush to the skin, in my opinion, compared to the Natural Collections blusher which enhances the skin's natural rosiness and looks very natural and subtle. I have to say on swatches the Natural collection blush looks very peachy whereas the 17 applies just as it looks, (yet with more shimmer).
top: 17     Bottom: Natural Collection
So, if you're looking for an affordable blush, which is rather shimmery and 'barbie' pink, I would reccomend the 17 blusher, in China Pink. Whereas, if you're looking for a very natural and subtle blusher which enhances the natural skintone, then I would completly reccomend the Natural Collection blush in Sweet Cheeks.

Both Blushers come in many more shades, so just click on the links above to view the colour charts.

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78 comments:

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  2. I have the Natural collection blusher as my every day work blusher and I agree with your comments that it is very natural and minimal in appearance, sometimes I think its too natural looking. I go between that one and a more reddy one by Sleek. Great review though!

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  3. I love the natural collection! It's such a bargain and I think they're really good quality products for the price! And they have a lovely collection of eyeshadows and eyeshadow duos!

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  5. These look lovely! Wish we had these brands in the states! I love anything described as 'English Rose.' I recently did a makeup swap with a lovely blogger in England and she sent me a 17 Blush & Glow in Strawberry Swirl (a blusher and highlighter.) Very pretty too! Have you tried any cream blushes? xx

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  6. So glad I read this - I had been eyeing up that 17 China Pink because I wanted a blue toned matte "china doll" pink - I'd actually just written about this on my blog a couple of days ago! But now you have pointed out it has shimmer in it, I know it is not the kind of thing I am after. So thank you for this post - genuinely very very useful for me! xx

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  7. Love Natural Collection blushes! Peach Melba is to die forrrrr.
    xxx


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  8. Great post! I've always used the No17 blusher but in Plum Puff and don't find it too shimmery but I am now keen to try out other blushes so this is great thanks :)

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  9. thanks for the comment...
    like the blush...lovely shade..

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  10. I love Natural Collection! I have the bronzer in sunshine and I think that for the money they are fab products!
    xx
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  11. Beautiful blush! :) Such a pretty shade :)

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  12. Love reviews like this! Love a bargain. Very helpful and very nice pictures. Keep it up lovely!

    Liz
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    xxx

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  13. great review hun!
    i like the swatches too, and the clear photos that you've got for us.. thanks ^^
    hope i can find those lovely babies here in my country.
    thanks for sharing^^

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  15. So informative! Great info. Adorable blog, too.

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  18. OMG..I'm a Robert Sheehan fan too!

    I liked the info on this post.

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  19. Such a great colours!!
    I wish i wasn`t allergic on 17 mke up :/ x

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  20. they're in a very lovely shade, i love the english rose colour for blushes :)
    really nice review by the way! xx

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  21. Ooo, it's so adorable! Can't wait to see how it'll look on you!


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  22. I like this blusher!! It was cheap aswell, like 3 for five pounds or something when I got it.
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  23. That's a shame about the pan coming out from the package!! Otherwise, they look very pretty. xx

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  24. Nice blusher comparison - I need to invest in new make up, but being a cash-strapped student and all I have to do it CHEAPLY, so this post has really helped!
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  25. I love natural collection, their products are absolutely amazing, and good value!
    I've only ever tried Gosh nail varnish but I think I'm gonna give this concealer a go! xxx

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  26. I love the Natural Collection blushers, they're good quality for the price! x

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  27. I love this colour of Blush ! :D
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  29. I prefer the Natural Collection one, it would look lovely on olive skin

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  32. Your blog is my new obsession! great posts and lovely to read (:

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  33. i really like the peach tone ;)

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  34. Thanks for stopping by my blog!! Both pinks are so pretty! I really like the pink one. I think it would be great in the summer.

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  36. ahh I wish we had the 17 brand where I live!

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  37. ahh I wish we had the 17 brand where I live!

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    -ariel* xoxo

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  38. Great reviews! I never seem to look at Natural Collection these days but may have to check out this blush!
    x

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  39. Ah brilliant... i've been looking for a nice pink blush for a while now. Lovely Post! x

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  40. m natural collection blushers always fell out of the plastic holder! cheap for a reason I guess!

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    Em xx

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  41. i actually really like 17 products! Xx

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  42. This was a really good and helpful blogpost thanks :) xx

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  43. I love neutral blushes! Great choices. Thanks for stopping by my blog. I love your blog and I am now following. Feel free to follow my blog if you like.

    Lynn

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  44. If you have a glue gun/any other strong glue, just put a few dots on the bottom of the Natural Collection blush pan, sorted! :)
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  47. Nice post, thanks for sharing :) I really like the colours of the blushes

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  51. The natural collection one is a gorgeous colour! I think i might 'invest' too haha :) thank you for the lovely comment on mine :D xoxo

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  52. I have 17's China Pink and I absolutely adore it! I haven't tried anything from Natural Collection, but I think I'll have to pick a few things up :) xx

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  54. I bought that 17 blusher a few weeks ago and I love it!

    I'm officially a follower! I love your blog!

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    LoveFaye xoxo

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  56. Thanku for ur sweet coment : ) and thanks for fillowing.i wil do so bak!xxx

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  57. I have the 17 blush! I have been using it eversince I bought it about 3 months ago. I would love to try blushes from the Natural Collection brand since they are very inexpensive!


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  58. Those are both lovely shades! (:

    - Jaimie
    fawnandfoe.blogspot.com

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  59. Hi Dolly!
    I just wanted to thank you for your lovely comment and return the favour. You have a beautiful blog going on here, and I am happy to now follow you! I am also following you on Twitter. I hope you will follow me and my blog back? xxx
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  60. I love blush! These actually look really nice! Have a wonderful sunday!

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  61. I have a natural collection blush and I can't believe how good it is for only £2! Mine hasn't even fallen out of the pan, and even so I would just glue it in. Definitely going to buy a few more! Great review x

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  62. I'm liking the 17 blush. I really want to go on a "drugstore" makeup binge.
    x

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  63. Thanks :)

    i love this blush!

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  64. I am a sucker for all pink blushes, I keep buying them, so thanks for sharing these ! Kisses

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  66. Thanks for the comment hun xx the top is form H&M conscious collection!

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  68. Hey thanks for checking out my blog and your comment earlier :) I love natural collection. I used the bronzers all through summer because they are actually really good considering how cheap they are!
    Abigail xx

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  70. I love this shade. absolutely love it <33..pinky and coralish~

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  71. That is one good review of blushers...

    I like my blush to look natural and blends well with my skin. I don't go for the shimmery types especially for day use.

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  72. Thanks for your comment on my Florence post :) Can't wait for her new album. I read this blog post a few days ago and took your advice and bought the natural collection blusher. Now an avid follower, looking forward to future posts.

    Thanks again!

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  73. I really liked those blushes. Very adorable.

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  74. I have the one from Natural collection but it doesnt last for a long time. However the price is really low so its fair enough..
    I'm following you. I really liked your blog.Its so cute and girl-ish.
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  75. very informative :)

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  76. Thanks for the great review, I'm always on the look out for a new blusher. I have a 17 blusher and its really good. It proves that even if something is cheap it can still look good! XxxX
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  77. I've been looking for the natural collections blush all over! where did you get?

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