Bhumika Chauhan
In the glittering world of beauty and personal care, products often arrive with big promises and bigger marketing budgets. Yet for many consumers, the results don’t match the claims. For Garima Singh Chandel, this gap between expectation and reality became not just a business opportunity, but a personal mission: to build a skincare brand people could truly trust.
At 35, Garima stands as both the Director of Cosmosheer and Associate Vice President of DigiLantern, with a career that bridges healthcare, technology, and beauty. Her professional journey has been shaped by a deep understanding of both the medical community and the everyday consumer. While at DigiLantern, she helped over 600 clinics strengthen their digital presence, giving her a front-row view of how patients choose treatments and how doctors recommend solutions. That insight became the foundation for her own brand.
In March 2024, at the age of 32, Garima launched Cosmosheer with an initial capital of just ₹5 lakh. Her goal was clear: to blend modern dermatology with Indian herbal wisdom, and to create products that deliver results backed by evidence, not hype. Less than two years later, Cosmosheer has reached an impressive ₹12 crore turnover, a testament to both its market relevance and its growing reputation.
Cosmosheer’s range is designed for real, everyday concerns—pigmentation, acne, hair fall, barrier repair—while also focusing on preventive care like sun protection. Its formulations feature powerful actives such as Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid, Peptides, Caffeine, and Licorice Extract, each carefully selected for proven efficacy. But what truly defines the brand is its doctor-first approach. Every product is co-developed with dermatologists, tested for safety and effectiveness, and designed to complement medical treatments rather than compete with them.
This collaborative model serves a dual purpose: it gives doctors reliable products they can recommend with confidence, and it empowers consumers to make informed, science-first skincare choices. In a marketplace crowded with influencer endorsements and marketing gimmicks, Cosmosheer stands as a brand that prefers credibility over noise.
Garima admits that breaking into such a competitive market without leaning on exaggerated claims was a challenge. “Building trust is the hardest part,” she says. “We knew we couldn’t rely on quick wins. We had to stay consistent, let our results speak for us, and never lose sight of our values.”
Those values—creativity, honesty, and patience—are woven into everything she does. Creativity fuels Cosmosheer’s packaging and product concepts. Honesty ensures that every claim is supported by science. Patience allows the team to perfect each formulation instead of rushing to launch for the sake of trends. Combined with Garima’s deep healthcare industry knowledge, this trio of values has given the brand a strong and authentic foundation.
Her inspirations are not celebrity entrepreneurs but doctors, researchers, and formulation scientists who put patients first. Their work reinforces her belief that true success comes from delivering measurable results, not just beautiful packaging.
The lessons she’s learned along the way are simple but hard-earned:
- Execute, don’t just plan. Overthinking delays progress; consistent action creates it.
- Solve real problems. Products should meet genuine needs, not just chase trends.
- Listen to feedback. Both doctors and consumers have shaped Cosmosheer’s product evolution.
Looking ahead, Garima has big plans for the brand. Cosmosheer aims to expand its presence across India through clinically partnered distribution, strengthen its direct-to-consumer platform, and launch personalized dermatology solutions through technology and innovation. R&D will remain central to this growth, ensuring each new product continues the brand’s tradition of evidence-based excellence.
Recognition has followed this disciplined approach. In 2025, Cosmosheer was awarded the Excellence in Cosmeceutical Innovation at the SMEBiZZ MSME Star Awards, solidifying its reputation as a leader in doctor-trusted skincare.
Yet for Garima, the real win isn’t in awards or even revenue milestones—it’s in the quiet satisfaction of knowing that her products have genuinely improved someone’s skin, or that a dermatologist now recommends Cosmosheer with confidence. “That’s when I know we’re making a difference,” she says.
In a market where beauty is often about the loudest message, Garima Singh Chandel is proving that quiet, consistent credibility can be far more powerful. With Cosmosheer, she has built more than a product line; she has created a bridge between medical science and everyday skincare—a place where trust, results, and care come before everything else.
And as the brand continues to grow, one thing remains constant: Garima’s belief that true beauty begins with trust, and trust is built one honest formula at a time.
