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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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.
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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.
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If You Have Sensitive Skin, Dermatologists Say to Avoid These Ingredients
Alcohol is enemy number one.
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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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21 Eye Cream That Will Instantly De-Puff Your Under Eye
Who says you didn’t get eight hours of sleep?
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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.
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Marc Jacobs Beauty Is Making a Comeback
The brand has entered a 15-year licensing agreement with Coty.
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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."
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Guerlain's Abeille Royale Honey Treatment Day Cream Transformed My Dull Skin
I'm still in disbelief.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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"Candle Lights" Is the Low-Maintenance Color Technique That Will Take You Right Through Fall
Think: Balayage, but better.
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I Swear By These Body Oils for Glowing Skin All Summer Long
The shimmer is unmatched.
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Confession: I Have an Unhealthy Obsession With This Tom Ford Lip Balm
It’s giving golden hour energy.
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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.
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I’ve Tried Every Best-Selling Skincare Device—But the New Nira Pro Is Hands-Down My Favorite
I’ve officially entered my esthetician era.
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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.
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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.
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Floral Fragrances for People Who Hate Floral Fragrances
Trust me: These smell nothing like your grandma.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.”
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I've Tried Dozens of Tinted Moisturizers—These Are, Hands Down, the Best in Existence
Laura Mercier and Chantecaille for the win.
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