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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Rihanna Would Be Able to Pull Off Black Lip Liner
I have to know this Fenty combo.
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Zendaya Started Haute Couture Season With Itty-Bitty Micro Bangs
So haute.
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Looking At Tia Mowry's Extra-Long Braids Counts As Vacation
Am I in Thailand too?
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You Have to See Kate and Lila Moss's Latest Mother-Daughter Beauty Moment
The supermodel genes are on full display.
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The Real Reason Kim Kardashian Keeps a Full Size Tanning Bed in Her Office
It's can be a psoriasis savior—when used sparingly.
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Julianne Hough Just Dropped Her Entire Makeup Routine
She's a high-low girl.
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Pamela Anderson Has Been Using This Incredibly Hydrating Lip Balm Instead of Lipstick
She's been using Sonsie's incredibly hydrating lip balm instead of lipstick.
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Rhode's First Cleanser Has Finally Arrived
Here's what derms have to say about Pineapple Refresh.
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Saweetie's "Lumie Chrome" Manicure Supercharges the Stiletto Shape
This is some next-level length.
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Shay Mitchell Is Bringing the Jellyfish Haircut Into 2024
We love to sea it.
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Kylie Jenner Is Back in Her Pink Hair Era
King Kylie, at your service.
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Victoria Beckham's 'Painting by Numbers' Contour Trick Is Honestly Genius
So posh.
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Touchland's Celeb-Favorite Hand Sanitizer Is Now Sensitive Skin-Friendly
What do the Kardashians, Mindy Kaling, and Christina Aguilera all have in common? Excellent taste in hand sanitizer, obviously.
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This Is What Jeremy Allen White's Lips Taste Like
He's obsessed with Summer Fridays, just like the rest of us.
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Prada's New Skin and Color Collections Have Landed
Of course, Sofia Richie Grainge is the beauty brand's US partner.
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Reese Witherspoon and Ava Phillippe's Matching Glam Was the Highlight of the Critics Choice Awards
Mother-daughter beauty for mother-daughter beauties.
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Is This Lindsay Lohan's Best Glam of All Time?
*Everything* is working.
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Fans Begged Rihanna's Makeup Artist to Share This Specific Lip Color
Thankfully, Priscilla Ono delivered.
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Lily Aldridge Lightened Up Her Hair for the New Year
It's never too late for a little reinvention.
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Once Again, Selena Gomez Is Finding Comfort In Dark Hair
She ditched her highlights for a deep brown shade.
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Emily Ratajkowski’s Freckles Look Almost Filtered
Are they AI-faux or real-faux?
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Bella Hadid's Makeup-Free Selfie Screams Self-Love
It's summer in Bella's world.
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Taraji P. Henson Joined the Short Bob Parade
With a vintage twist.
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Florence Pugh's Latest Grow-Out Hairstyle Took a Sculptural Turn
Take a look at all her post-buzz 'dos.
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Auli'i Cravalho's Buzzcut Was Pretty in Pink (and Pearls) at the 'Mean Girls' Premiere
"Girl meets pearl."
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Taylor Swift's Long Manicure Might've Out-Shimmered Her Golden Globes Gown
These nails have a big reputation.
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Megan Thee Stallion Went Full 'Mean Girl' With Her Latest Manicure
She spelled it all out.
By Sophia Vilensky Published