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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Hannah Waddingham’s Glowing Golden Globes’ Complexion Is Thanks to “Hydrating Micro Diamonds All Over Her Skin”
Scoop up the product responsible for just $29.
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You Won't Find Gabrielle Union at Hot Yoga, But Try Looking in Her At-Home Hyperbaric Chamber
Her ideal wellness day involves pure peace and quiet.
By Samantha Holender Published
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Katie Jane Hughes' Secret for Glassy, Glowy Skin Is Skipping Morning Skincare
SPF is the exception.
By Samantha Holender Published
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Winter's Hair Trends Are About So Much More Than Bows
Warmer tones and off-the-neck updos are coming in hot.
By Samantha Holender Published
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Appliqués Are on All of 2024’s Hottest Nail Trends
Top off your polish with bows, gold chains, and 3D designs.
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Colorful Eyeshadow, Bold Blush, and Bright Mascara Are Taking Over in 2024
Consider this your official "in and out" list.
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The Golden Globes’ Gift Bag Includes $1,025 “Pure Gold” Balm
All in all, the goodies total over $500,000.
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Blackhead Removers for Clearer, Cleaner Skin
Goodbye, gunk.
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Body Lotions for Baby-Soft Skin
Apply these non-greasy hydrators on repeat.
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The Fragrance World Wants You to Smell Sweet for the Holidays
December’s biggest beauty launches look great under the tree.
By Samantha Holender Published
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Your Manicure Isn’t Ready for These Winter Nail Trends
This season is all about sparkle.
By Samantha Holender Published
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Sydney Sweeney’s Rhinestone Manicure Is Just as Chic as Her Miu Miu Gown
Her nail artist told us the classic $12 polish she used to create the look.
By Samantha Holender Published
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This Is the Most Foolproof Curling Iron I've Ever Tried
Trust me.
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Why Yes, Balmain Gave My Hair a Signature Scent
The Héritage Ginger 1974 is equal parts sweet and spicy.
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I Wore a Luxe Liquid Eyeshadow for 12 Hours—It Didn't Crease Once
Well done, Sisley-Paris.
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Peach Fuzz Is Coming for Your Beauty Routine
Pantone’s color of the year is poised to have a big beauty impact.
By Samantha Holender Published
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Mix This Face Oil in With Foundation for the Glowiest Skin of Your Life
Don't let the word "oil" throw you off—this gem is the real deal.
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Don’t Underestimate Niacinamide
It’s a multi-talented ingredient.
By Samantha Holender Published
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I Tried the $10,000 Sound Therapy Cocoon That "Takes You to a Higher Consciousness"
“The SAVA experience is what would happen if Apple and Tesla had a baby and that baby was into acid."
By Samantha Holender Published
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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 Published
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Sydney Sweeney’s Embracing Her Natural Hair Color
She looks like a different person as a brunette.
By Samantha Holender Published
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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 Published