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The friend who tries it first

Not a makeup artist. Not a celebrity stylist. A woman from Haryana who fell in love with beauty and decided to tell the truth about it.

Neetu Bansal
Neetu BansalHaryana, India

In her own words

Hi, I am Neetu Bansal, and I am from Haryana. I did my master’s in computer applications, taught software and then worked as a website developer. Makeup was never part of the plan.

It began after I got married. I love wearing sarees, and at every function I had to drape one and get ready with makeup. The saree I knew. The makeup I did not.

So I tried one foundation after another until I found what suited me. Then lipsticks, then kajal, and the list has never stopped growing. Some things worked for me and some did not.

I am definitely not a makeup artist and I do not claim to be. But I love sharing what I learn. If you love makeup too, or simply want to know what is worth your money, join me.

Neetu

“If it does not work for me, I will say so.”

Three promisesTo her community

Honest, always

If a product does not work for her, she says so. What works on her skin may not work on yours, and she says that too.

Tried on real skin

Every review comes from actually using the product: swatches, wear time, packaging, price and the small details that matter.

Made for everyday India

Affordable finds, festive looks and practical tips in simple Hindi and English that anyone can follow.

Chronology

2017

The first review

Neetu starts MakeupSpectrum, a beauty blog of honest product reviews, swatches and home remedies written from her home in Haryana.

2018

Thirty reviews and counting

Foundations, lipsticks, kajals and sunscreens from Lakmé, Maybelline, Colorbar and Lotus Herbals, each tested on her own skin before a word is written.

2020

Camera on

Neetu Bansal Official launches on YouTube with reviews, demos and tutorials in Hindi. The channel now holds more than 470 videos.

2023

Reels take over

Short-form product discoveries, hauls and festive looks find a fast-growing audience on Instagram.

2025

Verified creator

A verified Instagram profile, a community of more than 65,000 and over 350 brand collaborations.

Fact file

The skin behind the reviews

A review only helps when you know who is writing it.

Skin type, winter
Dry and sensitive
Skin type, summer
Oily and sensitive
Skin tone
Wheatish to fair
Based in
Haryana, India
Creates in
Hindi and English
Reviewing since
2017

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