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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Don't Sleep on Sulfur for Acne
It’s stinky, but it works.
By Samantha Holender
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Beauty Inside & Out: Tammy Fender
The beauty brand founder on connecting to nature, championing the plant kingdom, and the importance of quiet contemplation.
By Samantha Holender
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The Foreo Bear Gave Me a Legit Jawline for the First Time in My Life
Prepare to be snatched and sculpted.
By Samantha Holender
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Can Light Therapy Get Rid of My Acne?
Blue and red light are where it’s at.
By Samantha Holender
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Makeup Artists Agree—These Are the 10 Biggest 2023 Makeup Trends
Smudged eyeliner, underpainting, and bold blush are leading the charge.
By Samantha Holender
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Hairstylists Agree: These Are the Biggest Hair Trends for 2023
It’s the year of sleek, statement-making styles and baby bangs.
By Samantha Holender
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Rita Ora Breaks Down the Beauty Symbolism in “You Only Love Me”
The singer talks to Marie Claire about her favorite Iconic London products, the hidden meaning behind her bridal beauty glam, and why Sophia Loren was the inspiration for her “playful” makeup.
By Samantha Holender
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Glitter Eyeshadows That Don’t Skimp on Sparkle
Bring on the shimmer.
By Samantha Holender
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Worth It: Dior Capture Totale Le Sérum
It's the definition of a do-it-all.
By Samantha Holender