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    Samantha Holender

    Samantha Holender

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    Senior Beauty Editor

    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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    The Golden Globes Red Carpet Is a Lesson in Winter Beauty Trends

    Happy awards season.

    Beauty
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      Amanda Seyfried's Ice Queen Manicure Is the Ideal Winter Chrome

      Taking notes.

      By Samantha Holender

      Nails
    • collage of eczema safe skincare products on a blue background
      If It Weren’t for These Soothing Products, I’d Itch My Eczema-Covered Skin Off

      It’s rough out there—literally.

      By Samantha Holender

      Skincare
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      10 K-Beauty Serums Keeping My Skin So Hydrated, It Looks Like Glass

      No trip to Seoul needed.

      By Samantha Holender

      Skincare
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      My Acne-Prone Skin Hates Foundation—These Formulas Are the Exception

      Breathable, skin-friendly, and coverage without clogging.

      By Samantha Holender

      Makeup
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      My Cheekbones Look Like They Could Cut Glass—And It’s All Thanks to This $26 Product

      Contouring like it’s 2016 again.

      By Samantha Holender

      Makeup
    • two girls on a gold background next to mascara and eyeliner
      Hear Me Out: This Easy Mascara Technique Is the World’s Best Falsies Dupe

      It’s an optical illusion—and perfect for holiday parties.

      By Samantha Holender

      Makeup
    • woman in the shower next to products that are good for an itchy scalp
      I'd Like to Leave Dandruff in 2025—These 10 Products Are Key

      Trust me: this routine is fool-proof.

      By Samantha Holender

      Hair
    • girl on a cashmere sweater background with a collage of lips
      These Stunning Winter Lip Combos Are So Hydrating, You’ll Never Feel Chapped Again

      I put these liners and lipsticks to the test in 20-degree weather.

      By Samantha Holender

      Makeup
    • glp-1 skincare next to an ozempic pen
      Everything You Think You Know About GLP-1 Skincare Is Wrong

      The truth about the beauty industry’s latest fixation.

      By Samantha Holender

      Skincare
    • two models with dry skin in the winter
      These Moisturizers Are So Rich, You'll Feel Like the One Percent

      For a direct deposit of hydration.

      Skincare
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      You Heard it Here First: Rare Beauty Just Dropped an $18 Lip Balm to Cure Chapped Lips

      Don’t sleep on this launch.

      By Samantha Holender

      Skincare
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      This Unexpected Winter Pedicure Color Screams Stylish It Girl

      You’ll never find me with unpolished toes.

      By Samantha Holender

      Nails
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      Sephora’s Cyber Week Sale Just Got Even Better

      Hurry—time's running out to score these beauty editor-favorites at a major discount.

      By Samantha Holender

      Beauty
    • mature woman in a gift wrap with sarah creal makeup products
      My 56-Year-Old Mom’s Favorite Makeup Brand for Mature Skin Is Currently on Super Sale

      Here’s her ultimate guide to holiday gifting.

      By Samantha Holender

      Makeup
    • collage of luxury hand soaps next to someone washing their hands
      I Always Give My Notoriously Difficult-To-Shop-For Friends the Same Under-$50 Gift—It Never Fails

      Affordable luxury at its finest.

      By Samantha Holender

      Skincare
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      Trust Me—These Are the Only LED Masks Worth Investing In for Brighter Skin

      Tried and tested by beauty obsessives.

      By Samantha Holender

      Skincare
    • collage of girl with polka dot coffin nails and nail polishes
      I Ditched My Oval Manicure for This Ultra Lengthening Nail Shape

      Never going back.

      By Samantha Holender

      Nails
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      This $10 Tinted Lip Balm Brought My Perpetually Chapped Lips Back to Life

      Gorgeous, hydrating color? Yes please.

      By Samantha Holender

      Makeup
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      I Save Hundreds on Beauty Gifts With This No-Brainer Holiday Shopping Hack

      You'll want to read this.

      By Samantha Holender

      Beauty
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      Bethenny Frankel Wants Justice for Butt Care, Bidets, and $8 Target Underwear

      “The bits are breathing.”

      Beauty
    • samantha holender on a street in london on a collage of london based spas
      Presenting: A Beauty Fanatic's Guide to London

      A journey across the pond isn't complete without a stop at these spas.

      By Samantha Holender

      Beauty
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      I'm 28 and My Mom is 56—We Both Love These 10 Winter Skincare Products

      The winter has nothing on our hydrating routine.

      By Samantha Holender

      Skincare
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      PSA: We're Giving Away a $500 Sephora Gift Card to Four Lucky People

      All you have to do is vote for Marie Claire's first-ever Reader's Choice Awards.

      By Samantha Holender

      Beauty
    • a black woman with short hair wearing a black shirt and waving at a crowd
      Simone Biles Getting Candid About Plastic Surgery Is All the Proof I Need That We're Entering an Honesty Era

      Here for it.

      By Samantha Holender

      Skincare
    • dua lipa holding dua skincare by augustinus bader on her head
      I’m Usually Anti-Dupe Culture, But Dua Lipa’s Skincare Drop With Augustinus Bader Is the Hack of the Century

      Almost identical formulas for half the price.

      By Samantha Holender

      Skincare
    • collage of guerlain shalimar ads through the years with a picture of a girl and her grandmother
      There’s Only One Vanilla Perfume My 86-Year-Old Grandmother and I Both Adore

      For Guerlain Shalimar’s 100th anniversary, the classic fragrance receives a modern revamp.

      By Samantha Holender

      Fragrance
    • woman with black square nails against her chest
      I Ditched My Almond Mani So I Could Pull Off Fall's Hottest Nail Shape

      On trend, but not too trendy.

      By Samantha Holender

      Nails
    • samantha holender on a collage of lip balms for crackedl ips
      My Mouth Was Chronically Cracked—Until These 10 Lip Balms Saved Me

      I take my lip care routine very seriously.

      By Samantha Holender

      Skincare
    • a white woman with brown hair in a black jacket in the center of a graphic design with white text that says "in the mood"
      Camilla Luddington Shaves Her Face Like All the Hot Girls

      ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ fans, listen up.

      By Samantha Holender

      Beauty
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