Articles by Nessa Humayun, Beauty Editor

Nessa Humayun is the Beauty Editor at Marie Claire UK. With over eight years of editorial experience across lifestyle sectors, Nessa was previously the Editorial Lead of HUNGER Magazine’s print and digital arms, where she was known for profiling the likes of Lily Allen, Loyle Carner, Kano, Billie Piper, Daisy Edgar Jones, Travis Barker, and more.

Obsessed with beauty since she was tall enough to raid her mum’s vanity, Nessa will be covering everything from product must-haves to long-reads about the industry writ large. Passionate about the intersection between women’s health and the beauty industry, Nessa is committed to unpacking what’s really worth it, and what’s driving us to spend our hard-earned money. Aside from that, she prides herself on being a human guinea pig, forever searching for the perfect 90’s lipliner and enduring the pain of prophilo in her quest for skin so glowy, it’s basically reflective.

After graduating from Kings College London with a BA in English Literature and Language, Nessa started her career in fashion at Net-a-Porter, before delving into the world of print media and contributing to the likes of British Vogue, Dazed and Cosmopolitan. Nessa is also a creative producer, having crafted editorials featuring Nicholas Daley, Luke Edward Hall, and Weyes Blood. Most recently, she spearheaded the campaign for DJ Jyoty’s world tour.

Latest articles by Nessa Humayun

From vintage icons to new classics—these 16 scents will stand the test of time, according to our Marie Claire Fragrance Awards judges

Icons, which have stood the test of time

Here's How All the French Girls Will Be Doing Their Make-Up this Summer—According to Paris' Chicest MUA

"To look effortless, you have to be effortless"

Hundreds of Beauty Products Have Dropped on Our Desk this Month—but These 9 Are the Crème de la Crème

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Nessa Humayun

Latest articles by Nessa Humayun

From vintage icons to new classics—these 16 scents will stand the test of time, according to our Marie Claire Fragrance Awards judges

Love Gourmands—or Can't get Enough of Florals? These are the Very Best Perfumes from Each Fragrance Family

I Just Turned 30, and Have Breakouts for the First Time—3 Top Derms Explain How Skin Shifts From Your 20s to 30s

Salty, Fresh and the Essence of Summer—You Need to Smell This Little-Known, Boozy Fragrance Note

This Brand Has Released a New Shade of its Iconic Lipstick After 54 years, and I'm Obsessed—It's Actually a Universally Flattering Nude

I’ve Tested Over 18 Products to Get Rid of Stubborn KP—These are the Only Washes, Scrubs, and Lotions that have Worked, at All Price Points

I’ve Been on a Nail Health Journey for Six Months, and No Polish Range Has Lived up to Gel—Until Now

Four 'IT Girl' MUAs Told Me How to Do My Make-Up For Glastonbury—Here's the Lowdown

"If I Didn’t Buy So Much, I’d Save for a House”—Five Women on What They Really Spend on Beauty Each Year

I Spent the Weekend Dancing to Charli XCX—But this Setting Spray Ensured My Make-Up Survived the Heat, Dust and Sweat

Here's How All the French Girls Will Be Doing Their Make-Up this Summer—According to Paris' Chicest MUA

I’ve Never Given a Hair Masque 5 Stars, But This Deeply Nourishing Product has Levelled Up My Hair-Health Journey

Jane Fonda on Being a Tomboy, the Beauty Advice She Got from Katharine Hepburn, and Embracing Youth at 87

Is Your Sauna Obsession Actually Good for Your Skin?

Rosamund Pike on her Shape-Shifting Beauty Looks: “As an Actor, You Can Cheat Time”

The Purdey Bob Has Always Been Iconic—This Summer’s Updated Version Is Bold, Effortless, and So Chic

Hold Up, Kylie Jenner Just Dropped Her ‘Boob Job Order’—For The Girls

From Now, I Will Only Get Japanese Manicures—They Involve No Polish, and Literally Buff Nutrients into Your Nail Beds

Hands Down, I’ve Never Tried a Better Hair Product—This Non-Greasy, No-Wash Overnight Creme is Skincare for Split Ends

Our Beauty Editor Shares Her Least Glamorous, Most Budget-Friendly Holy Grail Products

Hundreds of Beauty Products Have Dropped on Our Desk this Month—but These 9 Are the Crème de la Crème

I’ve Always Gotten Compliments on My Lashes—The Secret Is a £10 Mascara, Which I’ve Been Gatekeeping For 15 Years

This non-greasy, overnight scalp serum has made my hair grow like a weed—after three months, I'm hooked

I’ve tried hundreds of liners, but this one allows me to create the lips I want—it effortlessly defines and shapes

After years of testing, I can confirm this brand makes the most unique, show-stopping fragrances—these 7 prove it

After years of harsh gel manicures, I'm on a healing journey—this new polish range is like skincare for nails

Abiding by the rules of ‘circadian beauty’ has transformed my skin for the better—I didn’t even need to buy a single product

Wave goodbye to leopard and tiger—you should be wearing this animal print on your nails this summer

Juicy, kissable jam lips are the best food-related make-up trend I've seen in ages

Nip+Fab’s peptide-packed oil and mist duo leaves me with super plump and glowy skin—I won’t be without it this summer

Nessa Humayun

Latest articles by Nessa Humayun

From vintage icons to new classics—these 16 scents will stand the test of time, according to our Marie Claire Fragrance Awards judges

Love Gourmands—or Can't get Enough of Florals? These are *the* Very Best Perfumes from Each Fragrance Family

I Just Turned 30, and Have Breakouts for the First Time—3 Top Derms Explain How Skin Shifts From Your 20s to 30s

Salty, Fresh and the Essence of Summer—You Need to Smell This Little-Known, Boozy Fragrance Note

This Brand Has Released a New Shade of its Iconic Lipstick After 54 years, and I'm Obsessed—It's Actually a *Universally Flattering* Nude

I’ve Tested Over 18 Products to Get Rid of Stubborn KP—These are the Only Washes, Scrubs, and Lotions that have Worked, at All Price Points

I’ve Been on a Nail Health Journey for Six Months, and No Polish Range Has Lived up to Gel—Until Now

Four 'IT Girl' MUAs Told Me How to Do My Make-Up For Glastonbury—Here's the Lowdown

"If I Didn’t Buy So Much, I’d Save for a House”—Five Women on What They Really Spend on Beauty Each Year

I Spent the Weekend Dancing to Charli XCX—But this Setting Spray Ensured My Make-Up Survived the Heat, Dust and Sweat

Here's How All the French Girls Will Be Doing Their Make-Up this Summer—According to Paris' Chicest MUA

I’ve Never Given a Hair Masque 5 Stars, But This Deeply Nourishing Product has Levelled Up My Hair-Health Journey

Jane Fonda on Being a Tomboy, the Beauty Advice She Got from Katharine Hepburn, and Embracing Youth at 87

Is Your Sauna Obsession *Actually* Good for Your Skin?

Rosamund Pike on her Shape-Shifting Beauty Looks: “As an Actor, You Can Cheat Time”

The Purdey Bob Has Always Been Iconic—This Summer’s Updated Version Is Bold, Effortless, and So Chic

Hold Up, Kylie Jenner Just Dropped Her ‘Boob Job Order’—For The Girls

From Now, I Will Only Get Japanese Manicures—They Involve No Polish, and Literally Buff Nutrients into Your Nail Beds

Hands Down, I’ve Never Tried a Better Hair Product—This Non-Greasy, No-Wash Overnight Creme is *Skincare for Split Ends*

Our Beauty Editor Shares Her Least Glamorous, Most Budget-Friendly Holy Grail Products

Hundreds of Beauty Products Have Dropped on Our Desk this Month—but These 9 Are the Crème de la Crème

I’ve Always Gotten Compliments on My Lashes—The Secret Is a £10 Mascara, Which I’ve Been Gatekeeping For 15 Years

This non-greasy, overnight scalp serum has made my hair grow like a weed—after three months, I'm hooked

I’ve tried hundreds of liners, but this one allows me to create the lips I want—it effortlessly defines and shapes

After years of testing, I can confirm this brand makes the most unique, show-stopping fragrances—these 7 prove it

After years of harsh gel manicures, I'm on a healing journey—this new polish range is like *skincare for nails*

Abiding by the rules of ‘circadian beauty’ has transformed my skin for the better—I didn’t even need to buy a single product

Wave goodbye to leopard and tiger—you should be wearing *this* animal print on your nails this summer

Juicy, kissable jam lips are the best food-related make-up trend I've seen in *ages*

Nip+Fab’s peptide-packed oil and mist duo leaves me with super plump and glowy skin—I won’t be without it this summer

Love Gourmands—or Can't get Enough of Florals? These are the Very Best Perfumes from Each Fragrance Family

This Brand Has Released a New Shade of its Iconic Lipstick After 54 years, and I'm Obsessed—It's Actually a Universally Flattering Nude

Is Your Sauna Obsession Actually Good for Your Skin?

Hands Down, I’ve Never Tried a Better Hair Product—This Non-Greasy, No-Wash Overnight Creme is Skincare for Split Ends

After years of harsh gel manicures, I'm on a healing journey—this new polish range is like skincare for nails

Wave goodbye to leopard and tiger—you should be wearing this animal print on your nails this summer

Juicy, kissable jam lips are the best food-related make-up trend I've seen in ages