
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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This Pocket-Sized UV Camera Shows Me All My Skin Damage
Why, yes, I’m obsessed with sun protection.
By Samantha Holender
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Skincare Essentials Is Having a National Vitamin C Day Sale—Here's What We're Buying
Happy national vitamin C day to all who celebrate.
By Samantha Holender
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Augustinus Bader Just Launched an Impressive New Retinol Serum
Professor Bader exclusively tells Marie Claire how the product targets wrinkles, acne, and hyperpigmentation—without irritating even the most sensitive skin.
By Samantha Holender
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Kim Kardashian and North West’s Matching Hello Kitty Manicures Are Mother-Daughter Goals
I am deeply obsessed.
By Samantha Holender
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I've Tried Every Lip Plumper Under the Sun for My Thin Lips—These Deliver the Best Results
Take it from me, someone with a teeny, tiny pout.
By Samantha Holender
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A Dermatologist Explains What a Retinoid Can—and Can't—Do to Treat Acne Scars
We're here to manage your expectations.
By Samantha Holender
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I’m a Beauty Editor—Here’s What I’m Shopping During Ulta’s 21 Days of Beauty Sale
Prepare to stock up on Fenty, Kiehl’s, Stila, and more for 50 percent off.
By Samantha Holender
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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.
By Samantha Holender
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Beauty Inside & Out: Annie Murphy
The 'Schitt’s Creek' star on the BIC razor that saves her time shaving, joining Cody Rigsby's Peloton cult, and why she’s used the same mascara for decades.
By Samantha Holender
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This Is the Only Dry Shampoo That Makes My Hair Feel Clean—Not Crunchy
Bonus: It’s only $8 per bottle.
By Samantha Holender
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Getting My Teeth Professionally Whitened Was the Best Decision I Ever Made
Expect pearly whites (and some zings).
By Samantha Holender
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Kim Kardashian's Hairstylist Chris Appleton Swears This $35 Product Creates "Thicker" Hair
The celebrity hairstylist and ColorWow Creative Director on being a coffee snob, workout sessions, and why he wants to be Brad Pitt when he's older.
By Samantha Holender
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This Luxe Serum Soothed My Rosacea-Prone Skin Instantly
Gucci Westman knows what she's doing.
By Samantha Holender
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This Hailey Bieber-Approved Hair Mask Is a Savior for Bleached Strands
Also known as: How to restore your platinum hair to its former glory.
By Gabrielle Ulubay
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March Beauty Launches We Love
Complete beauty overhaul incoming.
By Samantha Holender
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Microneedling Can Work Magic on Acne Scars—But There Are Some Important Caveats
PSA: This is not for active acne.
By Samantha Holender
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24 Hours With Christina Aguilera
The Xeomin ambassador on her approach to injectables, mom life, and why she used to trim her brows with nail scissors.
By Samantha Holender
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ICYMI: ASAP Rocky’s Oscars Manicure Was The Most Wholesome Tribute to Rihanna
No, I don’t think you understand…I’m obsessed.
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