India, April 1 -- Sophie Choudry has survived over two decades in the Indian entertainment industry, transitioning from being a popular VJ to becoming a live singer-performer and event host. Her work as a 'stage queen' - as she likes calling herself - involves exhaustive makeup routines and intensive skincare. In an exclusive chat for HT Shop Now Makeup Mantra, Sophie shared unfiltered insights into her beauty practices, the makeup tricks she swears by, the skincare rituals that keep her glowing, and the lipstick brands she simply can't live without.

Q: What's your one red carpet makeup essential?

Sophie Choudry: Highlighter, definitely. You need that glow; you get it from confidence, but you definitely need a little help.

Q: Bold eyes...