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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Kylie Jenner Is the Latest Celeb to Debut French Girl Bangs
The reality star debuted her new look at the Acne Studios fashion show in Paris.
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Kate Middleton Just Put Her New Curtain Bangs on Full Display
This is the updo we’ve been waiting for.
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Zoe Kravitz Brought Back Her Micro Bangs for Paris Fashion Week
She’s perfectly on trend.
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This Dry Volumizer Is the MVP of My Hair Routine
Flat hair is about to get a serious lift.
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Selena Gomez’s Icy Blue Eye Makeup Is Undeniably Chic
Hands-down, this is my favorite beauty look from Paris Fashion Week
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Dyson’s Cult-Favorite Straightening Iron Is $100 Off Right Now
Get yours before it’s too late.
By Samantha Holender Published
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Hailey Bieber’s Chocolate Manicure Is Perfect for Fall
Espresso is the color of the season.
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The Biggest Fall 2023 Nail Trends, According to Celebrity Nail Artists
Luxury is having a manicure moment.
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Miley Cyrus Dyed Her Hair a Deep Brunette for Fall
We haven’t seen her like this since 2012.
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This Derm-Approved Ingredient Is the Secret to Smoother Under-Eyes
Plus, five other tips to treat under-eye wrinkles.
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Color Correctors That Work Magic on Discoloration
Cover dark circles, acne marks, and hyperpigmentation in a swipe.
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La Mer’s New Lifting Firming Serum Delivers Real-Time Results
My face looked plumper in just a few seconds.
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The Fall 2023 Makeup Trends Are a Lesson in Juxtaposition
This season, it’s all about glowy skin and chocolate brown hues.
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Found: The Best Beauty Products Launching This Month
It’s a big month for beauty.
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The Most Sought-After Hair Trends for Fall
Copper hues and bow embellishments top the list.
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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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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.
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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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These NYFW Beauty Looks Might Be Better Than the Runway Glam
Marie Claire looked to the city’s streets for beauty inspo.
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The Best Beauty From NYFW Spring/Summer 2024
We spent hours backstage to get the scoop.
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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.”
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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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