
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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I’m Calling It—This Is About to Be Summer’s Most Viral Blush LaunchVictoria Beckham’s Blush Stylus made my cheeks look juicy and delicious.
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I Tossed My 10-Step Body Care Routine for This Single Product, and My Skin Has Never Felt SofterAs someone who is very anti all-in-one formulas, that’s saying something.
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Does the "World’s Worst Weed" Carry the Secret to Holistic Hair Removal?According to research, it just might.
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Ever Wonder What Fragrance Executives Really Smell Like?We found out at our third annual Fragrance Awards event.
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I Just Found the Goldilocks of Tubing MascarasMerit’s new launch has zero clumps and major volume.
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Tan-Maxxers Know the Sun Is Bad for Them—They Just Don't CareThe problem is that they definitely should.
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I Feel Like a Hotter Human the Second These Shimmer Body Oils Hit My SkinToned, hydrated, and glowy.
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I'm a Pro at Reapplying My Sunscreen Without Messing Up My Makeup—Here's HowPowder SPF to the rescue.
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The "Barbie Drug" Promises Tan Skin Without the Sun Damage—But Is It Safe?Inside the rise of the unregulated, understudied injection that promises bronzed skin—and a load of side effects.
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When It Comes to a Summer Glow, I Only Trust These 10 Australian Beauty ProductsMy newest obsessions.
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Summer’s Sweetest Perfume Trend Is Quite Literally B-A-N-A-N-A-SAnd the 'Marie Claire' team has split opinions.
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You’d Never Know My Eyelashes Were Fake With This Game-Changing Application HackThis falsie technique makes my eyelashes look 50 percent thicker.
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Why Yes, I Do Want My Home to Smell Like a 5-Star HotelThese luxury candles can make it happen.
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I Swear Disposable Face Towels Are Responsible for My Ridiculously Clear and Even SkinNever using a washcloth again.
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I've Tested Them All and These Curling Irons Are Worth Skipping That Salon AppointmentThey bring the heat.
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Summer's Hottest Status Symbol Comes In a BottleOne spritz to join the one percent.
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My Fragrance Wardrobe Isn’t Complete Without a Luxe Scented DetergentEasily the most underrated addition.
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Emily Blunt's Spiky Bun Is Peak '90s Red CarpetAccording to hairstylist Laini Reeves, it was Kate Moss-inspired.
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So, I Fully Plan on Recreating Nicole Kidman's Met Gala Manicure All Summer LongThis is 10/10 red carpet inspo.
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A Famine of Beauty? Not At the Met GalaSee the most iconic, jaw-dropping hair and makeup moments of all time.
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How Many Beauty Product Recommendations Can I Get From Aly AJ in 30 Minutes?The limit does not exist.
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My Favorite Parisian Perfume Is Giving Unbothered Rich GirlSophisticated, never stuffy.
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Dare I Say Purple Is Low-Key the Prettiest Blush Shade?The color is taking over my beauty FYP for spring and summer.
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These Under-$50 Bathroom Products Make My Tiny NYC Apartment Feel Impossibly LuxeThe scents are top tier.
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Everyone on TikTok Is Obsessed With a $795 Smart Mirror—Here's WhyLet’s find out.
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I Have Super Fine, Thin Hair—And I Promise, This Air-Dry Routine Is Genuinely FoolproofIt gives me volume, texture, and minimal frizz.
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This Eyeshadow Pot Is So Easy to Use, I’m Wearing a Smoky Eye to the OfficeIt’s so sheer and buildable, I can confidently say it’s dummy-proof.
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