Samantha Holender
Samantha Holender is the Beauty Editor at Marie Claire, where she reports on the best new launches, dives into the science behind skincare, and shares the breakdown on the latest and greatest trends in the beauty space. She's studied up on every ingredient you'll find on INCI list and is constantly in search of the world's glowiest makeup products. She's an expert in sensitive skin, acne, and aesthetics. Prior to joining the team, she worked as Us Weekly’s Beauty and Style Editor, where she stayed on the pulse of pop culture and broke down celebrity beauty routines, hair transformations, and red carpet looks. Her words have also appeared on Popsugar, Makeup.com, Skincare.com, Delish.com, and Philadelphia Wedding. Samantha also serves as a board member for the American Society of Magazine Editors (ASME). She first joined the organization in 2018, when she worked as an editorial intern at Food Network Magazine and Pioneer Woman Magazine. Samantha has a degree in Journalism and Mass Communications from The George Washington University’s School of Media and Public Affairs. While at GWU, she was a founding member of the school’s HerCampus chapter and served as its President for four years. When she’s not deep in the beauty closet or swatching eyeshadows, you can find her obsessing over Real Housewives and all things Bravo. Keep up with her on Instagram @samholender.
Latest articles by Samantha Holender
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Mariska Hargitay and I Just Debriefed on the Emmys Over FaceTimeObviously, I asked about Taylor Swift, Olivia Benson, and her skincare routine.
By Samantha Holender
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Every Stylish Woman In NYC Is Asking for Shattered Layers This FallThe top haircut trends of the season include long layers and modern crops.
By Samantha Holender
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A Moment for Mariska Hargitay's Emmys Glam, Please and Thank YouShe's a lady in red.
By Samantha Holender
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Per the Emmys Red Carpet, Low Ponytails and Petal Lips Are Fall's Biggest Beauty TrendsHere for it.
By Samantha Holender
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Little Did I Know the Key to Getting More Volume In My Fine Hair Was a New Blow DryerDrybar’s new Buttercup Pro gave me the glassiest hair.
By Samantha Holender
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Electrolyte Powders Are Everywhere—But Do You Really Need Them?Let’s investigate.
By Samantha Holender
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NYFW Nail Trends Are Off to a Shady StartSunglass manicures dominated at DVF.
By Samantha Holender
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I’m Swapping My Cat Eye Nails for This Elevated Fall AlternativeGlass manicures are about to be everywhere.
By Samantha Holender
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I Took Victoria Beckham’s Advice and Swapped My Floral Fragrance for This “Sensual” Fall ScentIt’s addictive.
By Samantha Holender
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I Can’t Stop Wearing the Blurred Blush TrendMilk Makeup’s newest drop makes it easy.
By Samantha Holender
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I Spent My Life Savings on a Facelift—It Was the Best Investment In Myself I Ever Made“The removal of excess skin feels like it was the removal of trauma.”
By Samantha Holender
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I’ve Used Clinique Since I Was 12—These Are Hands Down the Best ProductsFrom do-it-all skincare to long-lasting makeup.
By Samantha Holender
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I’ve Doubled the Density of My Fine Hair With This Volume-Boosting StylerFlat hair, who?
By Samantha Holender
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These Under-$50 Bathroom Products Make My Tiny NYC Apartment Feel Impossibly LuxeThe scents are top tier.
By Samantha Holender
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PSA: You Can Buy SPF With the New FDA-Approved Filter as of TodayUltra Violette’s Unblock Screen contains Bemotrizinol, the first new filter in the US market in 27 years.
By Samantha Holender
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All the French Girls Are Wearing This Fresh, Powdery Fragrance for FallIt’s the scent of the season.
By Samantha Holender
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Derms Say This Powerful Skincare Duo Is Seriously Underrated for Clear SkinI can confirm it’s worth your time and attention.
By Samantha Holender
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Think Beach Waves Won't Last On Fine Hair? I Found the Fool-Proof RoutineWearing this look through September.
By Samantha Holender
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Let's Have a Cheeky Chat About Butt Care, Shall We?I promise—this is a hole-some read.
By Samantha Holender
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A Woman Chased Me Down the Street In the Hamptons to Ask What Perfume I Was WearingLucky for her (and you), it was released today.
By Samantha Holender
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Heat Protectants Aren't Optional If You Want to Minimize Hair ThinningMeet the formulas that help protect against damage and maintain length.
By Samantha Holender
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I Never Thought a $23 Brush for Fine Hair Would Be the Trick to Stopping BreakageI’ll happily take the win, though.
By Samantha Holender
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I'm a Hair Snob—I Only Use These Shampoos and Conditioners on My Fine HairVolume is the name of my game.
By Samantha Holender
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I’m Investing in My Longevity by Adding This $27 Supplement to My Night RoutineFast asleep in five minutes flat.
By Samantha Holender
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I'm Horrible at Eyeshadow—But This Easy-to-Use Formula Gives Me Professional Results Every TimeRich color in one swipe.
By Samantha Holender
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Tower 28 Just Dropped the Ultimate Foundation for People Scared of FoundationAs a sensitive skin girl, I’m on board.
By Samantha Holender
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Mark My Words, Everyone's Nails Will Be Earth-Toned This FallFrom sultry greens to shimmering browns.
By Samantha Holender


