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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Cara Delevingne’s New Mullet Is Dyed Every Color of the Rainbow
There’s also a leopard-print pattern.
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Fall Doesn't Mean It's Time to Give Up Your Sunscreen Ritual
Spray sunscreens are among the easiest to apply (and reapply).
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Bella Hadid Looks Unrecognizable With Her Latest Hair Transformation
The model debuted a bald head in Marc Jacobs’ latest campaign.
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Selena Gomez Casually Revealed Her Entire Beauty Routine
An $11 body moisturizer and Rare Beauty blush make the cut.
By Samantha Holender Published
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The Best Haircare Brands of All-Time
It's time to restock your shower.
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Dealing With Milia? Dermatologists on Exactly What to Do
Whatever you do: Don’t pop them.
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Where Is Taylor Swift’s Red Lip?
It’s a crucial part of the “Reputation” aesthetic.
By Samantha Holender Published
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Cardi B’s VMAs Nails Mark the Start of a Huge Nail Trend
The “Bongos” singer is the queen of acrylics.
By Samantha Holender Published
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What to Know Before Getting Traptox
Botox in your traps can help with chronic pain—but don’t go signing up for the treatment just yet.
By Samantha Holender Published
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The Best Beauty From NYFW Spring/Summer 2024
We spent hours backstage to get the scoop.
By Samantha Holender Published
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Emma Mackey Wants You to Savor Burberry’s Newest Fragrance: “It’s a Treat”
“There’s vanilla caviar in it. It’s very fancy.”
By Samantha Holender Published
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24 Hours With Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
The Rose Inc. founder on her new foundation, go-to workout, and the hair loss shampoo she swears by.
By Samantha Holender Published
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Created for Clicks
What it takes for fashion and beauty brands to generate billion-dollar buzz.
By Samantha Holender Published
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I Scoured Sephora’s Labor Day Sale for the Best Beauty Finds
I’ll be stocking up on Sunday Riley, Isle of Paradise, and Iconic London.
By Samantha Holender Published
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iS Clinical’s First-Ever Retinol Won’t Just Anti-Age Your Skin—It’s Going to Hydrate It
The brand gave Marie Claire an exclusive look at the “innovative” formula.
By Samantha Holender Published
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Worth It: Chanel Ombre Première Libre Loose Eyeshadow
It’s the first-ever loose eyeshadow from Chanel—and it doesn’t disappoint.
By Samantha Holender Published
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If You Have Sensitive Skin, Dermatologists Say to Avoid These Ingredients
Alcohol is enemy number one.
By Samantha Holender Published
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The All-Time Best Rare Beauty Products, According to an Editor Who's Tried Them All
I swatched (for weeks) so you don’t have to.
By Samantha Holender Published
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RéVive’s New Chin Contouring Mask Delivers a Sculpted Jawline in 20 Minutes
Dr. Gregory Brown gave me an exclusive look into the just-launched product.
By Samantha Holender Published
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Marc Jacobs Beauty Is Making a Comeback
The brand has entered a 15-year licensing agreement with Coty.
By Samantha Holender Published
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Why Sarah Jessica Parker Wants Everyone to Stop Talking About Self-Care
"I think the concept of self-care makes people feel terrible and lousy and isolated that they can’t afford access or even dream of self care."
By Samantha Holender Published
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This Just-Launched Concealer Is the Only Product to Ever Hide My Under Eye Circles
Makeup by Mario has done it again.
By Samantha Holender Published