
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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If I Could Only Use One Eyeshadow Palette for the Rest of My Life, It’s This OneMakeup by Mario’s once limited-edition Ethereal Eyes palette is now a permanent offering.
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I’m a Professional Bridesmaid—These 5 Wedding Nails Never DisappointSomething borrowed, from me to you.
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Everyone Is Always Asking for My Pink Lip Combo—These 10 Liners Are My SecretNo gatekeeping.
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You, Too, Can Smell Like Carolyn Bessette-KennedyHer rumored go-to is out of stock, but I found the perfect alternative.
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I Finally Found a Gorgeous Lengthening Mascara That Doesn’t Give Me Raccoon EyesNo gatekeeping this beauty secret.
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Who Wants to Be a ‘Marie Claire’ Fragrance Award Winner?Everything you need to know to enter our 2026 program.
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According to Meghan Markle’s Makeup Artist, I’m Applying My Foundation Totally WrongIt's time to adopt "high rise skin."
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I’m Ditching My Long Nails for This Elegant Yet Understated Nail ShapeIncredibly chic.
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I Had My Jawline Remodeled During My Lunch Break and It Looks Like I Had a Lower Facelift20 minutes. No downtime. No anesthesia.
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I Replaced My Harsh Retinol With This Collagen Banking Serum—Now My Skin Is Aging in ReverseI’m watching my fine lines vanish.
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I’m Not a Winter Sports Girl—These Basics Got Me Through My First Ski TripSo many layers.
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These 10 Products Are the Only Reason My Skin Looks Hydrated and Glassy This WinterEmotionally attached to these guys.
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Aspen May Be Known for Skiing—But Don’t Underestimate the 5-Star Spa SceneThe best way to aprés.
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Kate Moss' Makeup Artist Swears by This $42 Blush for a Gorgeous Sweetheart GlowA subtle flush in ten seconds flat.
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My 56-Year-Old Mom and I Just Found the Goldilocks of Matte FoundationsNot too drying, not too flat, but just right.
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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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My 56-Year-Old Mom and I Have a New Favorite Under-Eye BrightenerSarah Creal strikes again.
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The Richest-Smelling Scents I Own Are Ironically All Under $50Winter body mists for the win.
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I’m Ditching My Square Nails for This Elevated, Old Money ManicureOval is where it’s at.
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I’m Neglecting My Perfume Collection Because Sidia’s New Midas Fragrance Is Just That GoodI have zero regrets and get double the compliments.
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As a Matte Lipstick Hater, I Can’t Believe How Much I’m Obsessed With Merit’s New Lip BlushIt genuinely feels like a hydrating balm.
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This Viral K-Beauty Brand Gave Me the Glassiest Skin I’ve Ever Had in Just 4 DaysAnd it completely calmed my redness.
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According to the Grammys Red Carpet, Looking Tired Is in For 2026Lower lash lines are getting dark eyeshadow and barely any concealer.
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Everyone Thinks My Fine Hair Is 5x Thicker Than It Is When I Do This Volumizing RoutineWash, rinse, repeat.
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Science Says This Sexy Scent Will Have Your Date Dreaming About YouDating experts and New York City singles share their favorites fragrances.
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I Replaced My Curling Iron With This Vintage Hot Tool—And My Blowout Has Never Looked BetterNo round brush required.
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My Hands Have Never Been This Dry—These 10 Treatments Are Saving My SkinWinter is testing me.
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