By now, we assume all you beauty geeks are well-versed in CSMS – a 4-step cleanser-serum-moisturiser-sunscreen routine that delivers on the promise of refreshed, radiant skin in a matter of minutes. However, the real hiccup arrives when narrowing down on the best-suited, efficacious formulations per your skin concerns and needs. Since curating a CSMS regimen isn’t exactly a cakewalk, Nykaa caught up with India’s most-loved influencers to lend you a hand. Actor and author Soha Ali Khan, beauty and wellness influencer Tarini Peshawaria, and certified cosmetologist Sungjemlila Longkumer divulge all the deets you’d want to know about their skincare routines.
Soha Ali Khan’s CSMS Routine For Younger-Looking Skin
Dishing out truth bombs, the actor and author reveals, “I personally didn’t use serums until recently in my life. But now, I’m aware that my skin needs a little extra love and hydration.” Shop Soha’s favourite cleanser, serum, moisturiser, and sunscreen below.
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Tarini Peshawaria’s CSMS Routine For Bright, Glowing Skin
“Dullness and dryness have been my primary concerns; my CSMS routine caters to my skin needs, leaving it super-hydrated and supple. If asked to narrow down on one skin-saving ingredient, it would have to be vitamin C. Using it with my sunscreen – a non-negotiable in my skincare routine – helps prevent free radical damage while lending a healthy glow. When sorting products for my CSMS routine, I stick to brands known for their superior formulations, study active ingredients, and skim through Nykaa reviews,” Tarini shares. Shop Tarini’s favourite cleanser, serum, moisturiser, and sunscreen below.
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Sungjemlila Longkumer’s CSMS Routine For Acne-Free Skin
“I’ve been struggling with extreme oiliness and recurring pimples since my school days – and I swear by salicylic acid to tackle these skin concerns. Following a CSMS routine has been vital for my skin health; on days I skip a step, I notice how my skin goes downhill. My chief concern was exfoliating while ensuring my barrier didn’t get damaged. So, I chose a suitable non-stripping cleanser, an exfoliating salicylic acid serum, a lightweight, gel-based moisturiser, and most importantly, a mattifying sunscreen to shield my skin while minimising extra shine. But always remember, you aren’t your acne,” says Sungjemlila. Shop Sungjemlila’s favourite cleanser, serum, moisturiser, and sunscreen below.
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Achieve your best skin – and fight all your beauty woes – with a simple 4-step CSMS routine.
