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. 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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Acne-Prone Skin? These 18 Foundations Are Breakout-Proof
Say goodbye to blemishes.
By Samantha Holender Last updated
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13 Products a Beauty Editor Trusts to Fight Rosacea
Flare-ups are a thing of the past.
By Samantha Holender Published
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Dr. Idriss Skincare Fades My Discoloration Faster Than a Laser
Now, the range is finally on Sephora shelves.
By Samantha Holender Published
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Jump Into a Cold Plunge Tub for Fun, They Said
Is soaking in 50 degree water actually good for you?
By Samantha Holender Published
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Emma Stone Makes a 2024 Makeup Trend All Her Own
Her manicure and lipstick are perfectly matchy-matchy.
By Samantha Holender Published
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Lupita Nyong’o Shimmers in All-Over Silver Glitter at the Oscars
She tossed some silver sparkle into her hair, too.
By Samantha Holender Published
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The Very Best Oscars Red Carpet Beauty Moments
Peach lips and top knots are the biggest trends of the night.
By Samantha Holender Last updated
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Anya Taylor-Joy Uses a Reverse Logic Trick to Make Her Oscars Lipstick Last
Save this Georgie Eisdell-approved technique for your next major event.
By Samantha Holender Published
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Celebrities Are Starting a Vintage Hair Trend
Stylists say it's already one of 2024's defining looks.
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This International Perfume Brand Overhauled My Fragrance Wardrobe
Fragrance Du Bois' most intoxicating scents finally landed stateside.
By Samantha Holender Published
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ReVive’s New Brightening Serum Is Changing the Standard for Vitamin C
Proof of my glowing skin, ahead.
By Samantha Holender Published
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How Does Supergoop!’s New Tinted SPF Stack Up?
Protec(tint) Daily SPF promises to protect, hydrate, and balance skin.
By Samantha Holender Published
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Your Body Deserves Skincare Too, You Know
A head-to-toe routine awaits.
By Samantha Holender Published
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My Incredibly Sensitive Skin Put Non-Irritating Moisturizers to the Test
Consider yourself safe from stinging and burning with these 15 picks.
By Samantha Holender Last updated
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How Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Is Staying “Grounded” Ahead of the Olympics
She’s jumping over hurdles in more ways than one.
By Samantha Holender Published
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2024's Best New Fragrances Have One Note in Common
Perfumers want us to smell like citruses.
By Samantha Holender Published
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I Had My Face’s Energy Field Re-Magnetized With Hundreds of Tiny Gold Beads
My rosacea has never been more under control.
By Samantha Holender Published
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K-Beauty Moisturizers Are the Secret to Dewy Skin
They're magic in a jar.
By Samantha Holender Last updated
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15 At-Home LED Masks That Work Magic on Acne, Fine Lines, and More
Light up your skincare routine.
By Samantha Holender Last updated
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I’m Convinced Punta Cana Is the Ultimate Girls’ Getaway
You’ll find white sand, endless pina coladas, and private island yoga retreats.
By Samantha Holender Published
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18 At-Home Chemical Peels That Give Professional-Grade Results
Softer skin awaits.
By Samantha Holender Last updated
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You’ll Never Guess Where Liza Soberano Applies Her Blush
“I kind of go crazy with it.”
By Samantha Holender Published