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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How to Treat Hormonal Acne: A Dermatologist’s GuidePeace out, PMS pimples.
By Samantha Holender
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This $399 Expert-Approved Toning Device Is Like Pilates for Your Jawline—I've Got the Photos to Prove ItCan you say snatched?
By Samantha Holender
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My Winter Lip Balm Collection Just Got a Major (and Delicious) UpgradeOle Henriksen’s viral Pout Preserve is now available in Vanilla Bonbon.
By Samantha Holender
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My Jaw Literally Dropped When I Saw How Much This No-Downtime Laser Contoured My FaceAll in eight weeks.
By Samantha Holender
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Michaela Jaé Rodriguez Is a Fan of Both the "Hollywood Shower" and Her Tongue ScraperIt’s not the cutest, but it “really, really works.”
By Samantha Holender
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Getting Toned Isn’t Just a Gym Thing—It’s a Plastic Surgeon’s SpecialtyMeet "lean lipo"—the newest addition to the body contouring toolkit.
By Samantha Holender
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Loewe’s New Crafted Collection Made the Entire MC Beauty Team Oud Fragrance ConvertsUnder Jack and Lazaro, the brand seeks to redefine classics.
By Samantha Holender
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This Underrated Nail Shape Makes My Short, Stubby Fingers Look Beyond ElegantConsider me a convert.
By Samantha Holender
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I’ve Seriously Never Seen a Dyson Hair Dryer This CheapDon't miss your chance to scoop up this Amazon Prime Day gem.
By Samantha Holender
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If You Can’t Get Ahold of Jennifer Aniston, It’s Because She’s Meditating in the Steam ShowerPlus, her number one tip for hair growth.
By Samantha Holender
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We Put 200 Fragrance Experts in a Room—And Learned a Thing or Two About Perfume TrendsTake a peek at Marie Claire's second-annual Fragrance Awards event.
By Samantha Holender
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My Facelift and Blepharoplasty Are Proof That Plastic Surgery Can Be UndetectableAt 52, I look refreshed—not fake.
By Samantha Holender
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For an Expensive-Looking Manicure, I Always Choose This Celebrity-Favorite ShadeIt's the stylish woman's alternative to black nails.
By Samantha Holender
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The Merit X Brandon Maxwell Bag Looks So Much More Expensive Than $125Plus a chic berry lipstick? Don’t mind if I do.
By Samantha Holender
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Trust Me—These 5 Fragrance Layering Combos Will Rake in the ComplimentsThey’re perfect for fall, too.
By Samantha Holender
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Jenn Affleck’s $8 Skincare Hack Makes Foot Care Sound SexyYou won’t catch the 'Mormon Wives' star with grimy heels.
By Samantha Holender
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No, You Don’t Have “Cortisol Face”Don’t be fooled by social media—here’s what doctors want you to know.
By Samantha Holender
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You Heard It Here First—The Humble Hair Bow Is Having a RenaissanceSimone Rocha-core.
By Samantha Holender
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I Just Revamped My Entire Makeup Bag for Under-$200 With This Nordstrom Sale Shopping HackHere's everything I got.
By Samantha Holender
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Fall Beauty Trends Are All Over the 2025 Emmy's Red CarpetFrom bobs to bold lips.
By Samantha Holender
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Chloë Sevigny's Emmys Manicure Is Notoriously Anti-FallBut incredibly chic.
By Samantha Holender
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Is This Under-the-Radar Natural Oil the Key to Better Hair Growth?I took the burning question straight to dermatologists.
By Samantha Holender
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I Ditched My Luxury Fragrance for This Under-$100 Skin Scent—And I’ve Never Received More ComplimentsIt's my new go-to gourmand for fall.
By Samantha Holender
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Presenting: A Beauty Fanatic's Guide to Turks and CaicosWhat’s a Caribbean vacation without some spa time?
By Samantha Holender
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Why Spend $80 When a Drugstore Lip Liner Combo Looks This Good?This duo is perfect for fall.
By Samantha Holender
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You’d Never Know My Eyebrows Are Thinning After I Use This Super Natural Brow PenAnasastasia Beverly Hills's latest launch is foolproof—even for beginners.
By Samantha Holender
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PSA: The MC Beauty Team Has a New Favorite FoundationVictoria Beckham’s newest launch is the secret ingredient to a flawless five-minute face.
By Samantha Holender


