
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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Get a Meghan Markle-Level Glow With This Secret J-Beauty IngredientTatcha’s newest launches make it easy.
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Hailey Bieber Found the Neutral Manicure Equivalent to a $600 Cashmere SweaterYour nails deserve a little luxury.
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The Doctor Won’t See You NowFor access to the best plastic surgeons and dermatologists, some patients are willing to pay a middle man.
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I've Tried Over 500 Skincare Brands and I Always Come Back to This One For a Flawless, Dewy GlowDry skin doesn't stand a chance.
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Yes, I Absolutely Want To Smell Like a Marshmallow, Thank You So MuchLet's get toasted.
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Jennifer Lopez Reveals Her Key to Smelling "Cozy and Inviting"For the record, her favorite fragrances are on a rare Cyber Monday sale.
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My Winter Skincare Routine Is Getting a Full Rebrand—For 20 Percent OffThose dry skin patches don't stand a chance.
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How About We Don’t Get Our Skincare From the Butcher?Beef tallow might be trending, but it's also unregulated and under-studied.
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This $10 Product Gives a Shave So Smooth, I'm Convinced I Don't Have Leg HairIf only you could touch my skin right now.
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I’m Aging in Reverse Thanks to This Superpowered Skincare IngredientMy skin looks firmer, smoother, and brighter.
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For $24, I Cut My Pore Size In HalfHow To Clogged pores? Never met them.
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This Luxury Oil-Free Foundation Helps My Redness Disappear Like MagicClear skin in a bottle.
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Jennifer Lopez Has a Controversial Take on Winter PedicuresColor coordination doesn't take a season off.
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Jennifer Lopez Reveals Her Self-Care ChecklistHere's how the superstar finds "balance."
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This "Sexy and Warm" Candle Is Courteney Cox's Holiday FavoriteIt burns for 80 hours and smells so cozy.
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Kelsea Ballerini’s Patterns Tour Glam Hides a Nod to Her New Album'Marie Claire' got an exclusive look backstage with makeup artist and hairstylist Kelsey Deenihan.
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I Tested the $599 Nira Pro Laser for Weeks—It Made My Skin Glow More Than Any In-Office TreatmentPhotos for proof.
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2024's Best New Fragrances Have One Note in CommonIt's not what you'd expect.
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Would You Spend $2,600 to Never Shave Again?I did—and it was worth every penny.
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Want Your Sweat to Smell Like Bergamot?Thanks to the fine fragrance deodorant boom, it can.
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This Injection Is the Closest You’ll Get to a Non-Invasive Neck LiftYour snatched jawline awaits.
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You Haven't Seen a Holiday Makeup Collection Like Chanel's BeforeIt's winter makeup by way of a resort.
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A Beauty Editor's Guide to Hair Colorists in NYCI trust these talented colorists implicitly.
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Welcome to a Week in the Life of Lindsay Lohan’s HairShe only washes it once every five days. Here’s how.
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A Guide to Retinol for BeginnersFeatures Welcome to the fast track to really, really good skin.
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An International Day of the Girl Celebration Done RightInside ‘Marie Claire’ and Clé de Peau’s exclusive conversation about the impact of women in STEM.
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Jennifer Aniston and Anne Hathaway’s Go-To Makeup Brand Gave Me the Glassiest SkinThese nine products are responsible.
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