Sophia Vilensky
Sophia Vilensky is a Freelance Beauty Writer at Marie Claire. She has also written about beauty, food, and entertainment for publications including Byrdie, Bravo, Teen Vogue, and Us Weekly , and—having grown up in a family of beauticians and spent years conducting deep dives into the world of aesthetics, cosmetic product formulation, and beauty treatment development (luxury, budget, and everywhere in between)—is a maven in her field, showing a special interest in clean ingredients, blush shades, holistic wellness, and the concept of signature fragrances. Also known as Sophie (she’ll answer to either), Sophia has worked as a hospital research assistant, senior copywriter, content strategist, and proofreader for numerous top beauty and wellness brands—though you’ll be hard pressed to her with her hair and makeup actually done.
While you’ll regularly catch her bopping around on either coast, Sophia lives full-time in Minneapolis. A graduate of the University of Minnesota—she was an English major and cinema studies minor—she spent three years as the Minnesota Daily’s Arts & Entertainment Editor, winning 2019 Editor of the Year as she integrated herself in the Twin Cities arts scene and connected with the coolest stylists, aestheticians, and designers around. In 2019, she graduated Summa Cum Laude with an NPR-featured thesis project and launched her freelance writing career while simultaneously exploring the world of fine dining (you have to know about it to write about it!) as a team member of James Beard Best New Restaurant-nominated Demi. While there, she tried Osetra caviar for the first time and made sure to ask all the chicest guests about their lipstick color.
When she’s not writing or researching and testing new beauty launches, Sophia is easy to find watching reality TV, reading the latest and greatest novels and memoirs, or taking her supplements. Keep up with her (while she’s keeping up with the youngest Kardashian generation) on Instagram @sophiavilensky
Latest articles by Sophia Vilensky
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Ciara's Vacation Braids Are a Sight to Behold
Her new hairstyle grazes the (ocean) floor.
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Megan Fox's Manicure Says She Wants a Charm Bracelet Comeback
It'll make you nostalgic.
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Sofia Richie Grainge's Favorite Blush Is Majorly on Sale
It's the secret to her signature glow.
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Dua Lipa's Red Hair Has Quite the Origin Story
Colorist Ben Gregory gives us all the details.
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Selena Gomez's Makeup-Free, Messy Hair Selfie Radiates Self-Love
Her smile says it all.
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Makeup-Free Pamela Anderson Landed a Makeup Brand Campaign
"Makeup is a fun extension of who we are, but it isn’t all we are."
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Loewe's Newest Fragrance Leans Fully on Umami Notes
Meet "Mushroom." It's exactly what you think.
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Lori Harvey Got a Bombshell Blowout for Valentine's Day
Take it from her hairstylist: “Volume is sexy."
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Brigitte Bardot Is Clearly on Rachel Zegler's Mood Board
The headband! The volume!
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Allow Blake Lively to Introduce the 'Cashmere Mafia' Manicure
Mob wife, who?
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Two Cult-Favorite Skincare Brands Just Arrived at Sephora
Dieux you understand how exciting this is?
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Sydney Sweeney Has Two Very Different Manicure Personalities
Choose your fighter (or lover).
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Celebrities Are Starting a Pink Hair Renaissance
Blush tones are taking over.
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Hailey Bieber Teased a New Rhode Launch at the Super Bowl
Your selfies are about to be so much better.
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Pat McGrath and Taylor Swift Have Some 'Kiss Proof' Red Lipsticks for You
"Choose your A team."
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Beyoncé's Act II Era Already Includes Three New Hairstyles
This time around, it's all about volume.
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Hailey Bieber Just Went Box of Chocolates Brunette
Her new hair is long, dark, and luscious.
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Is Bella Hadid Launching a Cosmetics Line?
She made an unusual stop at Ulta's headquarters yesterday.
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This Hunter Schafer-Approved Eyeliner Trick Makes Any Eye Color Pop
You could get lost in that kohl.
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Bottega Veneta's First In-House Fragrance Will Have It-Bag Energy
Here's what we know about the scent so far.
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Katie Holmes Wore a Low-Key Braid to Fashion Week
She dressed it up with a touch of dark lipstick.
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Here's Exactly How Emily Ratajkowski Achieves a Perfect Red Lip
Hint: She uses more than one lip product.
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Taylor Swift's New Manicure Is Definitely an Easter Egg
The understated nail color has a lot to say.
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Is Milk Makeup's Viral Tint Worth the Hype?
The product launched with a 45,000-person waitlist.
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Lily James' Flower Petal Makeup Is Spring Perfection
Think understated eyeliner and a soft pink lip.
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Keke Palmer Goes Head-to-Toe in Cherry Cola Red
She wore gloves—and eyebrows—to match her new hair.
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Megan Thee Stallion Gave the French Manicure an Extra-Sharp Twist
Talons, but make them fancy.
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