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 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
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Guerlain's Abeille Royale Honey Treatment Day Cream Transformed My Dull Skin
I'm still in disbelief.
By Samantha Holender Published
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I Got an Ocean-View Facial in Antigua—It Was the Best Spa Treatment I’ve Ever Had
Tata Harper does it right.
By Samantha Holender Published
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Dermstore's Anniversary Sale Is Here—16 Must-Haves Our Beauty Editor Is Shopping
Brands like Augustinus Bader, Sunday Riley, and NuFace are 25 percent off.
By Samantha Holender Published
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Is Facial Balancing Just Another Phrase to Describe Good Work?
It’s a “new” trend—that’s been around since the dawn of dermal fillers.
By Samantha Holender Published
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"Candle Lights" Is the Low-Maintenance Color Technique That Will Take You Right Through Fall
Think: Balayage, but better.
By Samantha Holender Last updated
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I Swear By These Body Oils for Glowing Skin All Summer Long
The shimmer is unmatched.
By Samantha Holender Published
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Confession: I Have an Unhealthy Obsession With This Tom Ford Lip Balm
It’s giving golden hour energy.
By Samantha Holender Published
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Why Christy Turlington Won't Be "Augmenting" Her Face
The Noble Panacea Changemaker in Residence believes we need to see more "real" faces.
By Samantha Holender Published
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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 Published
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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 Published
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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 Published
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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 Last updated
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Floral Fragrances for People Who Hate Floral Fragrances
Trust me: These smell nothing like your grandma.
By Samantha Holender Published
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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 Published
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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 Last updated
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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 Published
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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 Published
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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 Published
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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 Published
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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 Published
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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 Published