
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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After Years of Heat-Styling, I’m on a Healing Journey—This £9 Raw Oil Has Transformed the Quality and Fullness of My HairA turbo-charged masque
By Nessa Humayun
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This £16 Silk Kajal Liner Has Replaced All My Expensive Ones—It’s Buttery Soft, Pigmented and Lasts All NightA new staple in my make-up bag
By Nessa Humayun
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I Went on a Sunny Holiday, and Returned With Hyperpigmentation Down My Arms—Here’s How I Treated It in Just a Few WeeksBody hyperpigmentation is very common, but treatable
By Nessa Humayun
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Why It’s Time to Celebrate Softness After the Age of the 'Snatched' Face"What if you can stop actively fighting your natural features?"
By Nessa Humayun
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Trust Me, Waterless Pedicures Are a Game-Changer if You Want 360° Foot Care—I’m Never Going Back to the Regular KindPodiatry with a touch of luxury
By Nessa Humayun
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As a Self-Confessed Materialist, I Declare These the Chicest, Most Beautiful Products You Could Ever Pull Out of Your Handbag9 bona fide conversation starters
By Nessa Humayun
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If Regular Pedicures Aren’t Cutting It, You Need to Learn About Paraffin Treatments—They’re a Godsend for Dry, Cracked HeelsPlus, they boost circulation and muscle relaxation
By Nessa Humayun
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Clean, Plump and Healthy-Looking—This New K-Beauty Manicure Is Like Tinted Lip Gloss for Your NailsPolished, with some added oomph
By Nessa Humayun
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FACEGYM Founder Inge Theron on Longevity, Why Facial Massage Works, and Lessons From Being a Professional ‘Spa Junkie’The entrepreneur on working with your face, not against it
By Nessa Humayun
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It’s Summer, but I Can’t Get Enough of Ink Perfumes—They’re Nostalgic, Long-Lasting, and Evoke Cosy, Rainy DaysCompliments guaranteed
By Nessa Humayun
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Shay Mitchell on Her 58-Step Skincare Routine, ‘Pretty Little Liars’ and Prioritising Hair Health on SetThe actor makes a case for beauty maximalism
By Nessa Humayun
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Animalic, Mysterious and Pure, You Need to Smell This Synthetic Fragrance Note I Can’t Get Enough OfIt's unlike anything else
By Nessa Humayun
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This Dry Shampoo ‘Paste’ Is a Dream for Brunettes—It Leaves Zero White Cast, and Texturises for Perfect Beachy WavesA true do-it-all
By Nessa Humayun
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What Your Fragrance Says About You: Perfume Archetypes Based on Your AestheticGet ready to meet your olfactory twin.
By Lottie Winter
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Apricot Hair Is Seriously Trending Right Now—and It Screams ‘Euro Summer’*The* colour of summer '25
By Nessa Humayun
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Dry, Cracked Heels? These Products Work Miracles—and They’re Under the Price of A Single PedicureFrom treatment serums to rich creams
By Nessa Humayun
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Andie MacDowell on Her Desert Island Beauty Essentials, and Wearing Mascara to Work at McDonald'sThe long-time L'Oréal Paris ambassador speaks make-up and ageing well
By Nessa Humayun
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The Next Frontier of Beauty? Straight Men"I just wanna be a hot dad"
By Nessa Humayun
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Thousands of Women Are Reporting Excessive Hair Loss on Ozempic—Here’s What’s Going OnA doctor weighs in
By Nessa Humayun
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I Smell Perfumes for a Living—Trust Me, These Are the Chicest Minis to Take On Your Next HolidayFrom herbaceous scents to musky ouds
By Nessa Humayun
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Love Gourmands—or Can't get Enough of Florals? These are *the* Very Best Perfumes from Each Fragrance FamilyFrom punchy citruses to sensual ouds
By Nessa Humayun
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From Candles to Body Mists—These are the 8 Lifestyle Picks that Impressed Our Judges Most at the Marie Claire Fragrance AwardsPerfect buys to elevate your home (and body)
By Nessa Humayun
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In the Market for Niche Perfumes that Will Guarantee Compliments? These 9 Impressed the Marie Claire Fragrance Awards Judges the MostA masterclass in breakthrough acts
By Nessa Humayun
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Marie Claire Fragrance Awards 2025 WinnersBy Nessa Humayun
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From vintage icons to new classics—these 16 scents will stand the test of time, according to our Marie Claire Fragrance Awards judgesIcons, which have stood the test of time
By Nessa Humayun
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I Just Turned 30, and Have Breakouts for the First Time—3 Top Derms Explain How Skin Shifts From Your 20s to 30sDr Dennis Gross, Dr Sam Bunting and more weigh in
By Nessa Humayun
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Salty, Fresh and the Essence of Summer—You Need to Smell This Little-Known, Boozy Fragrance NoteIt's zesty, green and endlessly moreish
By Nessa Humayun


