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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I’m Investing in My Longevity by Adding This $27 Supplement to My Night RoutineFast asleep in five minutes flat.
By Samantha Holender
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I'm Horrible at Eyeshadow—But This Easy-to-Use Formula Gives Me Professional Results Every TimeRich color in one swipe.
By Samantha Holender
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Tower 28 Just Dropped the Ultimate Foundation for People Scared of FoundationAs a sensitive skin girl, I’m on board.
By Samantha Holender
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Mark My Words, Everyone's Nails Will Be Earth-Toned This FallFrom sultry greens to shimmering browns.
By Samantha Holender
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I Have Crazy Sensitive Eyes—These Eyeliners Don’t Cause Any IrritationTrust me on this.
By Samantha Holender
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Skincare Can Help Firm Up Your Face—If You Know What to Look ForGrowth factors, peptides, and exosomes, oh my.
By Samantha Holender
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Hairstylists’ Best-Kept Secret for Fighting Brassy Hair Is $4 at CVSI’ve been using this for years.
By Samantha Holender
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My Skin Looks Photoshopped Since I Started Using This Blurring FoundationWestman Atelier strikes again.
By Samantha Holender
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I Found the $44 Secret to a Natural-Looking Flush That Lasts All DayA radiant complexion in ten seconds flat.
By Samantha Holender
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I Joined the Coconut Cult—My Digestion Has Never Been BetterWhere are my girls with tummy problems?
By Samantha Holender
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I Accidentally Got a Sunburn This Weekend—Here’s How I Healed My Skin by MondayTips straight from my dermatologist.
By Samantha Holender
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My Best-Kept Secret to Soft, Sexy Feet Is $10 at the DrugstoreSandal-ready at all times.
By Samantha Holender
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My Fine Hair Refused to Grow—Until This Routine Kicked My Growth Journey Into OverdriveI have the inches to prove it.
By Samantha Holender
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This Next-Gen GLP-1 Is Blowing Up the Black Market EconomyA deep dive into Retatrutide shows promise—and a lot of danger.
By Samantha Holender
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This Foolproof Routine Helps My Fine Hair Maintain Volume—Even With HumiditySummer weather, you've met your match.
By Samantha Holender
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My Eyes Are Insanely Sensitive—And Even I Can Tightline With This New EyelinerNo bloodshot or leaky eyes here.
By Samantha Holender
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I Just Moved—These Small Space Essentials Make My Apartment Feel So LuxeWho says studio living can't replicate a fancy hotel?
By Samantha Holender
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After a Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Double Mastectomy, My Reconstruction Helped My Body Feel Like Mine Again"I never imagined there would come a day when I would say I was excited for surgery."
By Samantha Holender
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Meet the Niche Fragrance Brand NYC It Girls Can’t Stop WearingWhere elegance meets ease.
By Samantha Holender
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My Go-To Volume-Boosting Products for Fine Hair Are On Mega-Sale Right NowNordstrom’s Anniversary Sale is pulling through.
By Samantha Holender
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I’ve Been a Beauty Editor for a Decade—This Is the Skincare Brand I Recommend More Than Any OtherShockingly, it's an exceptional celebrity line, too.
By Samantha Holender
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Every Dermatologist I Know Tells Me to Put This Crazy Buzzy Ingredient on My Skin, STATHere’s the full deep dive on topical peptides.
By Samantha Holender
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Hair Oils Always Weigh Down My Hair—So I Ditched Them for This Lightweight AlternativeAnd it smells incredible.
By Samantha Holender
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My Hair Is Growing Faster Than Ever, and I’m Convinced This Bi-Weekly Treatment Is the Reason WhyNo breakage here.
By Samantha Holender
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I’ve Never Seen the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale This Stacked With Early Beauty DealsI’m genuinely speechless.
By Samantha Holender
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I'm On Team Fine Fragrance Deodorant Forever and EverWho doesn't want their sweat to smell like bergamot and patchouli?
By Samantha Holender
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After Two Kids, My Pelvic Floor Was Wrecked—This Lunchtime, Pain-Free Treatment Changed Everything“I’ve been peeing my pants for the past five years.”
By Samantha Holender


