
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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Four 'IT Girl' MUAs Told Me How to Do My Make-Up For Glastonbury—Here's the Lowdown
From subtle face gems to electric red accents
By Nessa Humayun
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I Spent the Weekend Dancing to Charli XCX—But this Setting Spray Ensured My Make-Up Survived the Heat, Dust and Sweat
Perfect for festival season
By Nessa Humayun
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"If I Didn’t Buy So Much, I’d Save for a House”—Five Women on What They Really Spend on Beauty Each Year
From a millennial UN official to a Gen Z investment banker
By Nessa Humayun
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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"
By Nessa Humayun
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I’ve Never Given a Hair Masque 5 Stars, But This Deeply Nourishing Product has Levelled Up My Hair-Health Journey
A new staple
By Nessa Humayun
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Jane Fonda on Being a Tomboy, the Beauty Advice She Got from Katharine Hepburn, and Embracing Youth at 87
"I wanted to be a boy... I wanted to be a cowboy"
By Nessa Humayun
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Is Your Sauna Obsession *Actually* Good for Your Skin?
Our resident sauna addict (and beauty editor) investigates
By Nessa Humayun
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Rosamund Pike on her Shape-Shifting Beauty Looks: “As an Actor, You Can Cheat Time”
The Dior Capture Ambassador speaks Bond and her approach to ageing
By Nessa Humayun
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The Purdey Bob Has Always Been Iconic—This Summer’s Updated Version Is Bold, Effortless, and So Chic
Back and better than ever
By Nessa Humayun
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From Now, I Will Only Get Japanese Manicures—They Involve No Polish, and Literally Buff Nutrients into Your Nail Beds
For those on their nail health journey
By Nessa Humayun
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Hands Down, I’ve Never Tried a Better Hair Product—This Non-Greasy, No-Wash Overnight Creme is *Skincare for Split Ends*
Plus, it won't stain bedding
By Nessa Humayun
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Our Beauty Editor Shares Her Least Glamorous, Most Budget-Friendly Holy Grail Products
My true can't-live-withouts
By Nessa Humayun
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Hundreds of Beauty Products Have Dropped on Our Desk this Month—but These 9 Are the Crème de la Crème
Only the very best
By Nessa Humayun
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I’ve Always Gotten Compliments on My Lashes—The Secret Is a £10 Mascara, Which I’ve Been Gatekeeping For 15 Years
It was one of the first make-up items I bought
By Nessa Humayun
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This non-greasy, overnight scalp serum has made my hair grow like a weed—after three months, I'm hooked
Plus, it's fuss-free to apply
By Nessa Humayun
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I’ve tried hundreds of liners, but this one allows me to create the lips I want—it effortlessly defines and shapes
Plus, no feathering
By Nessa Humayun
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After years of testing, I can confirm this brand makes the most unique, show-stopping fragrances—these 7 prove it
Pure British heritage, bottled
By Nessa Humayun
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After years of harsh gel manicures, I'm on a healing journey—this new polish range is like *skincare for nails*
An antidote for brittle, peeling talons
By Nessa Humayun
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Wave goodbye to leopard and tiger—you should be wearing *this* animal print on your nails this summer
Cool girl coded
By Nessa Humayun
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Juicy, kissable jam lips are the best food-related make-up trend I've seen in *ages*
Vampy, but with a summery twist
By Nessa Humayun
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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
Sponsored by Nip+Fab
It’s time to get familiar with the power of peptides
By Nessa Humayun
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Can TikTok's caveman method give you 'mouldy' skin? Experts break down the controversial regimen
There's minimal, and then there's *minimal*
By Nessa Humayun
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This blurring lip product is unlike anything I've tried—it gives me effortless rom-com lips
Truly kissable lips
By Nessa Humayun
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I was an eye cream sceptic, but this lightweight gel plumps, hydrates and brightens—I'm officially converted
It's become an everyday staple
By Nessa Humayun
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We're not for panic buying, but here's how Trump's tariffs might affect your K-beauty spending habits
They could impact the industry globally
By Nessa Humayun
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Isamaya Ffrench on disrupting the beauty industry and her desert island make-up bag
Fashion's favourite make-up artist discusses her life in expression
By Nessa Humayun
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Rodeo hair is the 2025 take on the bombshell blowout—and it's set to be huge this summer
The higher the hair, the closer to god...
By Nessa Humayun