
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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I Swear: 111Skin’s Repair Serum Solved All My Skin Issues
It’s a do-it-all that saved my skin.
By Samantha Holender
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Tata Harper Is Letting Marie Claire Readers Shop Her *Insane* Birthday Sale Two Days Early
Get 25 percent off with our code.
By Samantha Holender
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The 19 Best Beauty Launches of July 2023, According to Marie Claire Editors
The five-star launches just keep coming.
By Samantha Holender
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Dermatologists Swear By This Sunscreen to Prevent Melasma
Also known as: How to fade the dark pigmentation on your face once and for all.
By Samantha Holender
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Floral Fragrances for People Who Hate Floral Fragrances
Trust me: These smell nothing like your grandma.
By Samantha Holender
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I’ve Tried Every Charlotte Tilbury Product Out There—These Are the 10 You *Need* in Your Routine
Layer every product on this list for a crazy good glow.
By Samantha Holender
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Celebrity Stylists Swear By This Blow Dryer—And It's Almost 50 Percent Off
It’s the lowest price we’ve seen in a while—and likely won’t last long.
By Samantha Holender
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We Asked Dermatologists to Evaluate TikTok's Lip Filler Filter—Here's What They Said
Don’t let the social media filter fool you.
By Samantha Holender
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Forget Botox—Exosome Therapy Is the Hottest New Anti-Aging Trend
“Think of exosomes as the body’s own information superhighway.”
By Samantha Holender
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This TikTok-Famous Ice Cream Maker Has Upgraded My Dessert Game—Big Time
A sweet tooth's heaven.
By Samantha Holender
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Lizzo’s “Special 2our” Makeup “Holds for Hours” Thanks to These Two Complexion Products
“There should be a makeup seal of approval stating which products are world tour-tested.”
By Samantha Holender
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I Was Ready to Get Botox—But Metacine’s InstaFacial Collection Made My Fine Lines Disappear
This is my public thank-you note to Dr. Jason Diamond.
By Samantha Holender
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Glitter Eyeshadows Aren't Just for Night—These Shimmery, Glowy Shades Can Be Worn Everywhere
Bring on the sparkle.
By Samantha Holender
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The Winners of Marie Claire’s First Annual Skin Awards Are Here!
Over the past few months, our beauty team, along with seven board-certified dermatologists, have tested hundreds of products. Here’s what came out on top.
By Deena Campbell
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Dermatologists Swear By This Body Wash for Tackling Pesky Body Acne
Salicylic acid remains the MVP.
By Samantha Holender
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Kristin Cavallari Says This Hair Oil “Completely Saved” Her From Breakage
The Uncommon Beauty founder on the hair oil that saved her from breakage, tarot card reader TikTok, and the retinol alternative that got her off Retin-A.
By Samantha Holender
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I Get Stopped on the Street Every Time I Wear Dior’s New Fragrance
It’s summer, happiness, and joy in a bottle.
By Samantha Holender
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The Just-Launched Beauty Products Marie Claire Editors Are Already Obsessed With
Allow us to introduce you to your summer beauty staples.
By Samantha Holender
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24 Hours With Charlotte Tilbury
The makeup artist on magical confidence, dry skin saviors, and why her new Airbrush Flawless Lip Blur feels like a “velvet cushion hug.”
By Samantha Holender
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You'll Never Guess How Lily Collins Keeps Her Bangs Intact While Scootering Around Europe
The Living Proof ambassador tells Marie Claire the travel-size products she can't live without, the shampoo she swear by, and her hair styling secrets.
By Samantha Holender
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Eva Mendes Shaves Her Face Every Other Day: “I’m a Beast”
“My hair grows back if I get chills.”
By Samantha Holender
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Can You Biohack Your Way Into a Younger Body?
Biohacking promises to make you feel and look decades younger. So what's the catch?
By Samantha Holender