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 You Need Karlie Kloss, She’ll Be Sorting Her $10 Vitamin Box
“It’s an investment in my self-care.”
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I Went Through 200 Hair Glosses at Ulta—These 15 Will Get Rid of Summer Brassiness
High-shine finds.
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Jennifer Lopez's 'Bridgerton' Manicure Is the Talk of the Ton
Lady Whistledown would approve.
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We Tested Over 25 Curling Irons. These 13 Are the Best
They’re so easy to use.
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The 17 Best Summer Perfumes for Women Are Like Vacation in a Bottle
Fresh and fruity scents coming right up.
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These Manicures Are for Manifesting Olympic Gold Medals
Sunisa Lee, Sha’Carri Richardson, and more athletes are betting on it.
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These 10 Dermatologist Tips Dramatically Evened Skin Tone on My Legs
Smooth as can be.
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The Bubble Bath Nail Trend Is Royal-Approved
Zendaya, Jennifer Lopez, and Sydney Sweeney are on board with the pink-white color combo, too.
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Zendaya’s New Manicure Ignores Every Summer Nail Polish Trend
But it does coordinate perfectly with her iced beverage.
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Tom Ford's Makeup Feels as Luxe as it Looks
I tried every product—these eight are the best.
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Selena Gomez Takes On Summer's Jelly Nail Trend in the Brightest Way
Neon is a neutral, right?
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Rare Beauty’s First-Ever Finishing Powder Has Beauty Editors Talking
We put Selena Gomez’s latest launch to the test.
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Act Fast—These 40 Blow Dryers Won't Be on Amazon Prime Day Sale Tomorrow
You can save hundreds.
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The 15 Best Concealers for Mature Skin Won't Sink Into Under-Eye Creases
Hydrating formulas are key.
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You Don’t Need to Go to Paris for Affordable French Girl Skincare Staples
Dermstore packed 11 insider favorites into a $50 kit.
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Kendall Jenner Co-Signs Summer's Sunniest Nail Polish Trend
Her butter yellow manicure looks good enough to eat.
By Samantha Holender Published
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Hot Ultrasound Waves Visibly Tightened My Loose Arm Skin
Sofwave, a non-invasive high-frequency device, toned my arms when weight lifting couldn't.
By Samantha Holender Published
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Salicylic Acid and Benzoyl Peroxide Are My Go-To Pimple Treatments
Breakout? What breakout?
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The It-Girl Hair Style in Paris Right Now? A Wolf Cut
Equal parts edgy and easy.
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After Weeks of Testing, an Editor Approves These 15 K-Beauty Staples
Soko Glam has the best cleansing oils and overnight masks.
By Samantha Holender Published
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These French Girl Hair Trends Work for Every Length
Paris Couture Week is filled with inspiration.
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2024's Best New Fragrances Have One Note in Common
Perfumers want us to smell like citrus.
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Hailey Bieber Drops Her "Strawberry Shortcake" Makeup Routine
It's not short, but it's sweet.
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Cardi B Has a Pixie Cut—and 3 New Piercings
Category is: summer beauty inspo.
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Introducing: The 2024 Marie Claire Skin & Hair Awards
Our beauty team, along with judges tested thousands of products for months. Here’s what came out on top.
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Why Yes, Selma Blair Is Wearing a Tie Made of Braided Hair
Schiaparelli is to thank for this unexpected accessory.
By Samantha Holender Published
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We’re Taking Haircut Inspiration From Broccoli Now
The viral style isn’t just just for tween boys. It’s the new-age pixie.
By Samantha Holender Published