
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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Is This 5000 Cellulite Removal Treatment Worth It?
The newest treatment, Aveli, is FDA-approved—and the results are impressive.
By Samantha Holender
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Sydney Sweeney’s Embracing Her Natural Hair Color
She looks like a different person as a brunette.
By Samantha Holender
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Teyana Taylor’s 3D Manicure Is Fit for Royalty
The set is covered in rubies, emeralds, and sapphires.
By Samantha Holender
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Your Favorite People Deserve to Be Spoiled
These luxury gifts are perfect for the holiday season.
By Samantha Holender
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Honey Hair Is the Moment
Selena Gomez’s highlights are proof.
By Samantha Holender
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Complete Your Fragrance Wardrobe With These Maison Margiela Replica Perfumes
I’ve put every single eau de parfum to the test.
By Samantha Holender
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2023 Is the Year of Luxe Fragrance
Phlur, Chanel, and Parfums de Marley have our hearts.
By Samantha Holender
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These Cult-Favorite Dyson Tools Are on Super Sale for Cyber Weekend
The brand is offering hundreds of dollars off their cult-favorite hot tools.
By Samantha Holender
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At-Home LED Masks Can Work Magic on Acne, Fine Lines, and So Much More
Masking at home: So hot rn.
By Samantha Holender
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Cozy Gifts Are a No-Brainer During Holiday Season
Cashmere, candles, and fuzzy blankets are crowd pleasers.
By Samantha Holender
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Confessions of a Dyson Airwrap Skeptic
You might stop hitting the salon.
By Samantha Holender
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French Girl Beauty Is Having a Moment This Month
The new November launches are worth your money.
By Samantha Holender
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La Prairie’s Skin Caviar Luxe Cream Gave Me Baby Soft Skin
It’s every bit as rich and velvety as you would expect.
By Samantha Holender
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Lauren London Swears by "Highly Spiritual" Sweat Lodges, Incense, and Sound Baths
She’ll try anything once in the name of wellness.
By Samantha Holender
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Don't Overlook Tom Ford's Luxurious Beauty Offerings
All hail the Soft Matte Foundation.
By Samantha Holender
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Eyeshadow Palettes You’ll Actually Use
No shade left behind.
By Samantha Holender
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Martha Stewart's Dream Is 3 Massages a Day—But She'll Settle for 2 a Week
Plus, the wellness regimen that's left her with no regrets.
By Samantha Holender
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Not All At-Home Keratin Treatments Are Created Equal
Salon treatments will offer safer, long-lasting results. But at-home variations can be worthwhile alternatives.
By Samantha Holender
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I Traveled Across the Globe to Find the Best Italian Beauty Brands
My biggest discovery: The country’s beauty industry is booming.
By Samantha Holender
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At-Home Chemical Peels That Give Professional-Grade Results
Real deal peels.
By Samantha Holender
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This Is the Only Mascara That Doesn't Irritate My Chronic Dry Eye
Plus, it gives insane volume.
By Samantha Holender
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24 Hours With Jillian Dempsey
The beauty founder on her love for J-Beauty, favorite eyeliner, and why the clean beauty industry needs to “shake it up.”
By Samantha Holender