India, April 3 -- S inger-actor Sophie Choudry has spent over two decades in the industry, and at 44, she shows no signs of slowing down. In a chat, she opens up about her approach to beauty, confidence, and skincare habits she swears by. For Sophie, good makeup begins long before the products come out. "Your skin needs to be prepped really well so that it's hydrated and dewy. Then you don't need to put on too much foundation and loose powder; just the right amount so that the skin shines through," she says. When it comes to long nights and high-energy events, she leans on one reliable staple. "I love makeup fixing or setting sprays. They work great for me, especially when it's a red carpet event or when I'm on stage singing." Sophie admits her relationship with certain features of herself has evolved: "I think we all would want our nose to be a little bit more perfect, and I'm no different. But I think with a little bit of a contour, it gives that lift that I like. That's something I've learned to love." Her perspective on beauty and self-acceptance, however, has changed with age. "I'm guilty of always being hard on myself, but that changes with age because you learn to embrace yourself, accept all your imperfections, and you also stop caring about what people think too much," she shares. Reflecting on her younger years, she adds, "I would tell my younger self to learn to love even the flaws because that's what makes me unique, and to just be my biggest cheerleader." She's also making more conscious choices with the products she uses. "I'm trying to pick paraben-free and sulphate-free products. I also ensure that the products are not tested on animals. Thankfully, a lot of brands are not using plastic that way anymore, and most of the things are recyclable," she says. No matter how packed her schedule gets, one rule remains non-negotiable: her nighttime routine. She shares, "I think the night routine is the most important, and I'm someone who, no matter how exhausted I am, will never sleep with my makeup on." Her routine is simple but consistent: "So in the evening, usually it's a double cleanse. Then I apply a foaming wash, and follow it up with a toner. Post that, I use my skincare serums, and of course, end it with a lip balm."...