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

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

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

Trust Me, Waterless Pedicures Are a Game-Changer if You Want 360° Foot Care—I’m Never Going Back to the Regular Kind

Podiatry with a touch of luxury

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Nessa Humayun

Latest articles by Nessa Humayun

If You Have Scarring and Pigmentation, You Need to Know About K-Beauty’s Super-Gentle 'Baby Face Laser' Treatment

Beauty Addicts on Reddit Swear by These Niche Brands—After Testing Them, I Totally Get The Hype

We’ve Been Testing Victoria Beckham’s First-Ever Foundation for Weeks—Here’s Our Verdict

BIBBI YEAR 2059: The Aroma of Tomorrow

This Simple 4-Step Body Routine Has Given Me the Glass Skin Look, Top to Toe

These Are the Definitive AW25 Beauty Trends, According to the Runway

This Ingredient in Your Favourite Lash Growth Serum Could Be Causing Volume Loss, Dark Circles and Hyperpigmentation

A Practical Guide to Getting Your Hands on Tretinoin—the Fastest-Acting, Strongest Form of Retinol

The New Status Symbol Is Your Face—How 'Quiet Luxury' Took Over Our Tweakments

To Get the Perfect Manicure, You Need to Figure Out What Nail Length Really Suits Your Hands—Here’s How

You Have 27 Days Left to Shop Le Labo’s New City Exclusive Scent, Before It Goes Back to Kyoto Forever

How Farm-to-Face Brands Are Revolutionising Beauty From the Inside Out

Food Perfumes Are Having a Moment—and It Could Be Linked to How Many People Are Using Weight Loss Drugs

Taylor Swift Just Proved That Clean, Precise, and Expensive-Looking Naked Manicures Are Here to Stay

I’ve Been Gate-Keeping These Irish Make-Up Brands—They're Some of the Best Formulas I’ve Tried and They're Actually Affordable

After Years of Heat-Styling, I’m on a Healing Journey—This £9 Raw Oil Has Transformed the Quality and Fullness of My Hair

This £16 Silk Kajal Liner Has Replaced All My Expensive Ones—It’s Buttery Soft, Pigmented and Lasts All Night

I Went on a Sunny Holiday, and Returned With Hyperpigmentation Down My Arms—Here’s How I Treated It in Just a Few Weeks

I Just Rented My 12th Flat in London—Here's the Interior Tweaks I Made to Elevate the Space, and Make It Feel Like Home

Why It’s Time to Celebrate Softness After the Age of the 'Snatched' Face

Trust Me, Waterless Pedicures Are a Game-Changer if You Want 360° Foot Care—I’m Never Going Back to the Regular Kind

As a Self-Confessed Materialist, I Declare These the Chicest, Most Beautiful Products You Could Ever Pull Out of Your Handbag

If Regular Pedicures Aren’t Cutting It, You Need to Learn About Paraffin Treatments—They’re a Godsend for Dry, Cracked Heels

Clean, Plump and Healthy-Looking—This New K-Beauty Manicure Is Like Tinted Lip Gloss for Your Nails

FACEGYM Founder Inge Theron on Longevity, Why Facial Massage Works, and Lessons From Being a Professional ‘Spa Junkie’

Salty, Beachy, Oceanic and Utterly Alluring—Wear These Scents if You Want to Tap Into ‘Siren’ Energy This Summer

It’s Summer, but I Can’t Get Enough of Ink Perfumes—They’re Nostalgic, Long-Lasting, and Evoke Cosy, Rainy Days

Shay Mitchell on Her 58-Step Skincare Routine, ‘Pretty Little Liars’ and Prioritising Hair Health on Set

Animalic, Mysterious and Pure, You Need to Smell This Synthetic Fragrance Note I Can’t Get Enough Of

This Dry Shampoo ‘Paste’ Is a Dream for Brunettes—It Leaves Zero White Cast, and Texturises for Perfect Beachy Waves