
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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My Winter Skincare Routine Is Getting a Full Rebrand—For 20 Percent OffThose dry skin patches don't stand a chance.
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How About We Don’t Get Our Skincare From the Butcher?Beef tallow might be trending, but it's also unregulated and under-studied.
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This $10 Product Gives a Shave So Smooth, I'm Convinced I Don't Have Leg HairIf only you could touch my skin right now.
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Color Me Shocked But This Face Oil Actually Healed My Acne BreakoutsBuying Guide My skin is looking better than ever.
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I’m Aging in Reverse Thanks to This Superpowered Skincare IngredientMy skin looks firmer, smoother, and brighter.
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For $24, I Cut My Pore Size In HalfHow To Clogged pores? Never met them.
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This Luxury Oil-Free Foundation Helps My Redness Disappear Like MagicClear skin in a bottle.
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Jennifer Lopez Has a Controversial Take on Winter PedicuresColor coordination doesn't take a season off.
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Jennifer Lopez Reveals Her Self-Care ChecklistHere's how the superstar finds "balance."
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Kelsea Ballerini’s Patterns Tour Glam Hides a Nod to Her New Album'Marie Claire' got an exclusive look backstage with makeup artist and hairstylist Kelsey Deenihan.
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I Tested the $599 Nira Pro Laser for Weeks—It Made My Skin Glow More Than Any In-Office TreatmentPhotos for proof.
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2024's Best New Fragrances Have One Note in CommonIt's not what you'd expect.
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Finally, a Gel Manicure That Won’t Destroy My NailsOlive & June’s new launch was designed with easy removal in mind.
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Would You Spend $2,600 to Never Shave Again?I did—and it was worth every penny.
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Want Your Sweat to Smell Like Bergamot?Thanks to the fine fragrance deodorant boom, it can.
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This Injection Is the Closest You’ll Get to a Non-Invasive Neck LiftYour snatched jawline awaits.
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You Haven't Seen a Holiday Makeup Collection Like Chanel's BeforeIt's winter makeup by way of a resort.
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A Beauty Editor's Guide to Hair Colorists in NYCI trust these talented colorists implicitly.
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A Guide to Retinol for BeginnersFeatures Welcome to the fast track to really, really good skin.
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An International Day of the Girl Celebration Done RightInside ‘Marie Claire’ and Clé de Peau’s exclusive conversation about the impact of women in STEM.
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Jennifer Aniston and Anne Hathaway’s Go-To Makeup Brand Gave Me the Glassiest SkinThese nine products are responsible.
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French Girls Are Embracing an Unexpectedly Edgy HairstyleParis Fashion Week Spring 2025 street style features a Y2K trend.
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This Hair Trend Gives Cuffing Season a New MeaningThis fall, we’re hooking up ponytails with an elevated accessory.
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Your Lips Need a Skincare Routine, TooMaed Beauty’s inaugural launch delivers a three-step system.
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Can Reparative Hair Masks Keep Split Ends Away?We tested 16 to find out.
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No Party Smells Better Than the 'Marie Claire' Fragrance AwardsThe industry's top players all gathered for a toast to perfume.
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Jennifer Lopez Is So Loyal to This Summer Nail TrendThe French manicure transcends seasons.
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