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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Yes, You Can Tint Your Eyebrow At Home—But You Need the Right Products
“The primary challenge is getting the intensity and color right."
By Samantha Holender
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Ariana DeBose’s “Elegant” 2023 Oscars Makeup Was Inspired by Josephine Baker
“It’s giving '30s Hollywood, art deco vibes, and an element of modern woman warrior.”
By Samantha Holender
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Stop What You’re Doing: Rihanna Just Arrived at the 2023 Oscars
And yes, her second pregnancy is on full display.
By Samantha Holender
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Cara Delevingne Just Took the “Clean Girl Aesthetic” to the Oscars Red Carpet
“Running to the grocery store? Pull your hair back into a bun. Have a red carpet event? Pull your hair back in a bun.”
By Samantha Holender
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Beauty Around the Clock: Paige DeSorbo
The 'Summer House' star on the foundation Instagram convinced her to buy, TikTok makeup hacks, and why she missed her calling as a dermatologist.
By Samantha Holender
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Exactly How to Tell If Your Skin Is Purging or Breaking Out
Timing is everything.
By Samantha Holender
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Worth It: Hermés Plein Air, H Trio Healthy Glow Mineral Powder
I can easily justify spending $105 on this bronzer.
By Samantha Holender
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This Intense Floral Perfume Smells Nothing Like Your Grandma
Jo Malone, Amouage, and Parfums de Marley have our hearts.
By Samantha Holender
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Act Fast—the Dyson Airwrap Is *Finally* Back in Stock
Here’s where you can buy the legendary hot tool before it sells out again.
By Samantha Holender