
Nessa Humayun
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
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The MAGA Beauty Aesthetic Tells the Story of America Today
In Trump’s circle, performing idealised femininity is a strategy
By Nessa Humayun
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From Bubblegum Lips to Side Fringes, These Were the Standout Beauty Looks From Paris Fashion Week
More was more at PFW
By Nessa Humayun
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After Years of Gel Manicures, I’ve Restored My Thin, Brittle and Peeling Nails to Health—These 8 Products Were Transformative, and Under £18
Here's to long, strong nails
By Nessa Humayun
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How Hypnotherapy Helped Me Break Out of an Insomnia Cycle
After trying conventional methods, I went out of my comfort zone
By Nessa Humayun
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Since I Mastered Cuticle Care, I’ve Nailed Clean, Salon-Worthy Manicures at Home—Here’s How to Do It
Expert advice ahead
By Nessa Humayun
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I Was One of the First People in the UK to Try Korean Liquid Microneedling—Here’s Why It’s Set to Be the New Treatment Du Jour
It's non-invasive, with little to no downtime
By Nessa Humayun
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From Flicky Micro Bobs to Berry Lips, These Were the Standout Beauty Looks From Milan Fashion Week
The Italian fashion capital delivered on the beauty front
By Nessa Humayun
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After Months of Testing, I've Found 5 Cozy Autumnal Perfumes You're Unlikely to Smell on Anyone Else
Off-beat, cosy, smoky and woody picks
By Nessa Humayun
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Ear Seeding Promises to Help With Stress, Sleep and Depuffing—Marie Claire’s Editors Put It to the Test
Plus, your questions answered
By Nessa Humayun
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Do You Have Coarse, Wiry Greys That Are Hard to Cover? Me Too—Here How To Get Effective Coverage That Lasts
Plus, the best products for at-home touch-ups
By Nessa Humayun
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Top Hairstylists Just Gave Us the Lowdown—‘Toasted Beige’ Is the Perfect Blonde for Autumn
The perfect warm hue for the colder months
By Nessa Humayun
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Phoebe Philo Just Proved That Sheer Manicures Are Going to Be All the Rage This Autumn
Colour us obsessed
By Nessa Humayun
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At 30, I’m Prioritising Tech-Led Skincare—Here’s What Happened When I Tried Exosome Therapy for the First Time
Everything you need to know
By Nessa Humayun
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From ‘Mermaid Eyes’ to Statement Bobby Pins, NYFW’s Best Beauty Looks Were Wonderfully Playful
Your guide to the standout looks
By Nessa Humayun
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If You Have Scarring and Pigmentation, You Need to Know About K-Beauty’s Super-Gentle 'Baby Face Laser' Treatment
It requires minimal downtime, too
By Nessa Humayun
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Beauty Addicts on Reddit Swear by These Niche Brands—After Testing Them, I Totally Get The Hype
Featuring the best loose shadows I've ever tried
By Nessa Humayun
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We’ve Been Testing Victoria Beckham’s First-Ever Foundation for Weeks—Here’s Our Verdict
Lightweight coverage, infused with skincare from Augustinus Bader
By Nessa Humayun
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BIBBI YEAR 2059: The Aroma of Tomorrow
An olfactory antidote to uncertain times, Bibbi’s Year 2059 reaches for the stars
By Nessa Humayun
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These Are the Definitive AW25 Beauty Trends, According to the Runway
The Marie Claire UK AW25 beauty report has just landed
By Nessa Humayun
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This Ingredient in Your Favourite Lash Growth Serum Could Be Causing Volume Loss, Dark Circles and Hyperpigmentation
Plus, how to scan ingredient lists effectively
By Nessa Humayun
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A Practical Guide to Getting Your Hands on Tretinoin—the Fastest-Acting, Strongest Form of Retinol
Tretinoin is already in its active form, unlike retinol
By Nessa Humayun
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The New Status Symbol Is Your Face—How 'Quiet Luxury' Took Over Our Tweakments
And the accompanying decline of fillers and Botox...
By Nessa Humayun
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To Get the Perfect Manicure, You Need to Figure Out What Nail Length Really Suits Your Hands—Here’s How
And it's actually pretty simple...
By Nessa Humayun
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You Have 27 Days Left to Shop Le Labo’s New City Exclusive Scent, Before It Goes Back to Kyoto Forever
An ode to one of Japan's most alluring and oldest municipalities
By Nessa Humayun
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How Farm-to-Face Brands Are Revolutionising Beauty From the Inside Out
A closer look at Dyson's new innovative haircare range: Omega™
By Nessa Humayun
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Food Perfumes Are Having a Moment—and It Could Be Linked to How Many People Are Using Weight Loss Drugs
Plus, the rise of a new subset: 'neo-gourmands'
By Nessa Humayun
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Taylor Swift Just Proved That Clean, Precise, and Expensive-Looking Naked Manicures Are Here to Stay
Less is more
By Nessa Humayun