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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So Anne Hathaway Is Convincing Us All to Bring Back the Poof, Right?I'm all in.
By Samantha Holender
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Kirsten Dunst Can Thank a $27 K-Beauty Truffle Serum for Her Oscars GlowAnd no, it doesn't smell.
By Samantha Holender
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The Oscars Red Carpet Might as Well Be Called the Spring Makeup Trend SummitTake notes.
By Samantha Holender
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If I Could Only Use One Eyeshadow Palette for the Rest of My Life, It’s This OneMakeup by Mario’s once limited-edition Ethereal Eyes palette is now a permanent offering.
By Samantha Holender
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I’m a Professional Bridesmaid—These 5 Wedding Nails Never DisappointSomething borrowed, from me to you.
By Samantha Holender
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Everyone Is Always Asking for My Pink Lip Combo—These 10 Liners Are My SecretNo gatekeeping.
By Samantha Holender
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You, Too, Can Smell Like Carolyn Bessette-KennedyHer rumored go-to is out of stock, but I found the perfect alternative.
By Samantha Holender
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I Finally Found a Gorgeous Lengthening Mascara That Doesn’t Give Me Raccoon EyesNo gatekeeping this beauty secret.
By Samantha Holender
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Who Wants to Be a ‘Marie Claire’ Fragrance Award Winner?Everything you need to know to enter our 2026 program.
By Samantha Holender
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I’m Ditching My Long Nails for This Elegant Yet Understated Nail ShapeIncredibly chic.
By Samantha Holender
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I Had My Jawline Remodeled During My Lunch Break and It Looks Like I Had a Lower Facelift20 minutes. No downtime. No anesthesia.
By Samantha Holender
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Leighton Meester’s Ideal Spa Day? Shedding Her "Alien Skin"Plus, her signature “damage control” hairstyle and $69 date night fragrance.
By Samantha Holender
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I Replaced My Harsh Retinol With This Collagen Banking Serum—Now My Skin Is Aging in ReverseI’m watching my fine lines vanish.
By Samantha Holender
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I’m Not a Winter Sports Girl—These Basics Got Me Through My First Ski TripSo many layers.
By Samantha Holender
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These 10 Products Are the Only Reason My Skin Looks Hydrated and Glassy This WinterEmotionally attached to these guys.
By Samantha Holender
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Aspen May Be Known for Skiing—But Don’t Underestimate the 5-Star Spa SceneThe best way to aprés.
By Samantha Holender
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My 56-Year-Old Mom and I Just Found the Goldilocks of Matte FoundationsNot too drying, not too flat, but just right.
By Samantha Holender
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My 56-Year-Old Mom and I Have a New Favorite Under-Eye BrightenerSarah Creal strikes again.
By Samantha Holender
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I Plan on Treating Myself to These 13 Little Beauty Luxuries on Valentine’s DayI’m swooning.
By Samantha Holender
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I’m Ditching My Square Nails for This Elevated, Old Money ManicureOval is where it’s at.
By Samantha Holender
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I’m Neglecting My Perfume Collection Because Sidia’s New Midas Fragrance Is Just That GoodI have zero regrets and get double the compliments.
By Samantha Holender
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As a Matte Lipstick Hater, I Can’t Believe How Much I’m Obsessed With Merit’s New Lip BlushIt genuinely feels like a hydrating balm.
By Samantha Holender
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This Viral K-Beauty Brand Gave Me the Glassiest Skin I’ve Ever Had in Just 4 DaysAnd it completely calmed my redness.
By Samantha Holender
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According to the Grammys Red Carpet, Looking Tired Is in For 2026Lower lash lines are getting dark eyeshadow and barely any concealer.
By Samantha Holender
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Everyone Thinks My Fine Hair Is 5x Thicker Than It Is When I Do This Volumizing RoutineWash, rinse, repeat.
By Samantha Holender
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Science Says This Sexy Scent Will Have Your Date Dreaming About YouDating experts and New York City singles share their favorites fragrances.
By Samantha Holender
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I Replaced My Curling Iron With This Vintage Hot Tool—And My Blowout Has Never Looked BetterNo round brush required.
By Samantha Holender


