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

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

A few simple swaps is all it takes

This perfume was created in 1872, and I wear it today—it’s musky, sexy and deserves a spot in your collection

It smells nearly identical, 153 years later

A side on view of a guest at paris fashion week wearing statement earrings, a red lip and a low plait

PFW's street-style beauty went all out with hair swirls, flicked-out bobs and metallic details

Your sign to embrace the avant-garde

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Nessa Humayun

Latest articles by Nessa Humayun

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

Can TikTok's caveman method give you 'mouldy' skin? Experts break down the controversial regimen

This blurring lip product is unlike anything I've tried—it gives me effortless rom-com lips

I was an eye cream sceptic, but this lightweight gel plumps, hydrates and brightens—I'm officially converted

We're not for panic buying, but here's how Trump's tariffs might affect your K-beauty spending habits

Isamaya Ffrench on disrupting the beauty industry and her desert island make-up bag

Rodeo hair is the 2025 take on the bombshell blowout—and it's set to be huge this summer

This perfume was created in 1872, and I wear it today—it’s musky, sexy and deserves a spot in your collection

TikTokers are claiming that their luteal phase is making them ‘ugly’—here’s how it actually affects your skin, hair and nails

The White Lotus may be over, but it’s cemented effortless, tousled ‘holiday hair’ as the summer style

Aimee Lou Wood’s smile proves Hollywood has fallen out of love with veneers—could natural teeth be the next status symbol?

We’re two beauty editors with polar opposite perfume tastes—our take on Glossier’s new summer scent might surprise you

To mark the end of Fashion Month, I declare these the 36 best beauty looks from the AW25 runways

This expensive-looking nail shade is a favourite of Selena Gomez—I predict it’s the colour of the season

4 Marie Claire editors just put Merit’s new Signature Lip Liners to the test—here are our brutally honest verdicts

I've been using this cult £10 moisturiser as an eye cream for five years—as a beauty editor, I think it's better than everything else

I was in a rut until I discovered micro nail art—it's elegant, dainty, and so personalisable

PFW's street-style beauty went all out with hair swirls, flicked-out bobs and metallic details

If you like the low-maintenance approach to hair styling and want to get ready in minutes—you need to know about the ‘lived-in bob’

Gillian Anderson: "The pressure not to fail for women has always been high up there for me"

MFW’s street-style beauty embraced fun with coloured streaks, bright eye-liner, and lots of freckles

Updos were everywhere at the Oscars, but Margaret Qualley's sculptural look has started a new trend—here's how it was created

You heard it here first—this unconventional spring manicure colour is about to be everywhere

We're practically drooling over these 2025 Oscars beauty looks

These are the definitive SS25 beauty trends, according to the runway

LFW's street-style beauty looks waved goodbye to 'clean girl'—it’s all about bright pink for spring

I broke my three-year no-foundation streak for this ‘gel tint’—it has the most unique, long-lasting formula

Nessa Humayun

Latest articles by Nessa Humayun

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

Can TikTok's caveman method give you 'mouldy' skin? Experts break down the controversial regimen

This blurring lip product is unlike anything I've tried—it gives me effortless rom-com lips

I was an eye cream sceptic, but this lightweight gel plumps, hydrates and brightens—I'm officially converted

We're not for panic buying, but here's how Trump's tariffs might affect your K-beauty spending habits

Isamaya Ffrench on disrupting the beauty industry and her desert island make-up bag

Rodeo hair is the 2025 take on the bombshell blowout—and it's set to be huge this summer

This perfume was created in 1872, and I wear it today—it’s musky, sexy and deserves a spot in your collection

TikTokers are claiming that their luteal phase is making them ‘ugly’—here’s how it actually affects your skin, hair and nails

The White Lotus may be over, but it’s cemented effortless, tousled ‘holiday hair’ as *the* summer style

Aimee Lou Wood’s smile proves Hollywood has fallen out of love with veneers—could natural teeth be the next status symbol?

We’re two beauty editors with polar opposite perfume tastes—our take on Glossier’s new summer scent might surprise you

To mark the end of Fashion Month, I declare these the 36 best beauty looks from the AW25 runways

This expensive-looking nail shade is a favourite of Selena Gomez—I predict it’s the colour of the season

4 Marie Claire editors just put Merit’s new Signature Lip Liners to the test—here are our brutally honest verdicts

I've been using this cult £10 moisturiser as an eye cream for five years—as a beauty editor, I think it's better than everything else

I was in a rut until I discovered micro nail art—it's elegant, dainty, and so personalisable

PFW's street-style beauty went all out with hair swirls, flicked-out bobs and metallic details

If you like the low-maintenance approach to hair styling and want to get ready in minutes—you need to know about the ‘lived-in bob’

Gillian Anderson: "The pressure not to fail for women has always been high up there for me"

MFW’s street-style beauty embraced fun with coloured streaks, bright eye-liner, and lots of freckles

Updos were everywhere at the Oscars, but Margaret Qualley's sculptural look has started a new trend—here's how it was created

You heard it here first—this unconventional spring manicure colour is about to be everywhere

We're practically drooling over these 2025 Oscars beauty looks

These are the definitive SS25 beauty trends, according to the runway

LFW's street-style beauty looks waved goodbye to 'clean girl'—it’s all about bright pink for spring

I broke my three-year no-foundation streak for this ‘gel tint’—it has the most unique, long-lasting formula

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

The White Lotus may be over, but it’s cemented effortless, tousled ‘holiday hair’ as the summer style