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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I Get Stopped on the Street Every Time I Wear Dior’s New Fragrance
It’s summer, happiness, and joy in a bottle.
By Samantha Holender Published
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The Just-Launched Beauty Products Marie Claire Editors Are Already Obsessed With
Allow us to introduce you to your summer beauty staples.
By Samantha Holender Published
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This Is the Only Hairspray That Gets My Fine Hair to Hold a Curl
I swear by its magical powers.
By Samantha Holender Published
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24 Hours With Charlotte Tilbury
The makeup artist on magical confidence, dry skin saviors, and why her new Airbrush Flawless Lip Blur feels like a “velvet cushion hug.”
By Samantha Holender Published
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You'll Never Guess How Lily Collins Keeps Her Bangs Intact While Scootering Around Europe
The Living Proof ambassador tells Marie Claire the travel-size products she can't live without, the shampoo she swear by, and her hair styling secrets.
By Samantha Holender Published
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Eva Mendes Shaves Her Face Every Other Day: “I’m a Beast”
“My hair grows back if I get chills.”
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Can You Biohack Your Way Into a Younger Body?
Biohacking promises to make you feel and look decades younger. So what's the catch?
By Samantha Holender Published
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The Hottest Makeup Trend This Summer Is Inspired by the French Riviera
Grab your favorite demi-matte lip and read on.
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These Brushes Will Completely Change How You Apply Makeup
The Kevyn Aucoin The Duet Foundation Brush is our desert island pick.
By Samantha Holender Published
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24 Hours With Luna Blaise
The 'Manifest' star on her six-step skincare routine, ice baths, and the Charlotte Tilbury product she refuses to gatekeep.
By Samantha Holender Published
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Your Thick Moisturizer Can Cause Breakouts In the Summer—Turn to One of These Light Formulas
Bring on the humidity.
By Maya Allen Last updated
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Trust Me—You Don't Want to Miss These Unreal Memorial Day Beauty Sales
Now’s the time to stock up on your skincare, makeup, and haircare for summer.
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This Resurfacing Body Compound Is the Only Product to Ever Hydrate My Elbows
I will shout my love for this skin-smoothing miracle worker from the rooftops.
By Samantha Holender Published
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21 Self Tanners Perfect for Faking a Post-Vacation Glow
Bring on the bronze.
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I’m a Beauty Editor—Here Are the 12 Products I’m Buying During Violet Grey’s Crazy Good Sale
There are insane discounts on Augustinus Bader, Westman Atelier, U Beauty, and more.
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Hailee Steinfeld's Secret to “Popping” Skin Is Simpler Than You Could Ever Imagine
The Core Hydration ambassador on the importance of hydration, her makeup bag staples, and the one brand that works for her sensitive skin.
By Samantha Holender Published
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I'm a Gel Manicure Aficionado—I Use This Gel Nail Kit For Salon-Worthy Nails At Home
Press-on nails got a *major* upgrade.
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Korean Sunscreens Are Unmatched When It Comes to Formulas and Next-Level Ingredients
Once again, K-beauty knows best.
By Samantha Holender Last updated
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24 Hours With Valentina Sampaio
The Victoria’s Secret model on daily boxing workouts, genius makeup hacks, and the vitamin C serum that gives her “really glowy” skin.
By Samantha Holender Published
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Surprise: Helen Mirren Has Blue Hair
The actress debuted her new look at the Cannes Film Festival.
By Samantha Holender Published
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Calling Colleen Hoover Fans: Blake Lively Is Officially a Redhead for "It Ends With Us"
She’s the Lily Bloom we knew we needed.
By Samantha Holender Published
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The Just-Launched Beauty Products Marie Claire Editors Are Already Obsessed With
It’s time to stock up for summer.
By Samantha Holender Published