
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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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 HairstylesThis time around, it's all about volume.
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Hailey Bieber Just Went Box of Chocolates BrunetteHer 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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A New Era of Miu Miu Beauty Is Upon UsThe runway favorite is coming for fragrance next.
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This Hunter Schafer-Approved Eyeliner Trick Makes Any Eye Color PopYou could get lost in that kohl.
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Bottega Veneta's First In-House Fragrance Will Have It-Bag EnergyHere's what we know about the scent so far.
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Katie Holmes Wore a Low-Key Braid to Fashion WeekShe dressed it up with a touch of dark lipstick.
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Here's Exactly How Emily Ratajkowski Achieves a Perfect Red LipHint: She uses more than one lip product.
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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 PerfectionThink understated eyeliner and a soft pink lip.
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Keke Palmer Goes Head-to-Toe in Cherry Cola RedShe wore gloves—and eyebrows—to match her new hair.
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Megan Thee Stallion Gave the French Manicure an Extra-Sharp TwistTalons, but make them fancy.
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Here's Exactly How to Get J.Lo's 'Layered Nude' ManicureFeatures Manicurist Tom Bachik offered a full product breakdown.
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Selena Gomez Brought Brigitte Bardot Bangs to the 'Lola' PremierePlus a very cute lavender manicure.
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Somehow, Beyoncé's Hair Is Even More Blonde Than BeforeDon't let the cowboy hat—or diamond grill—distract you.
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Zendaya Already Swapped Out Her Micro BangsSo last week.
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Dove Cameron's Hair Is Transitioning Back From BlackLighter days ahead.
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Camila Cabello Has Entered Her Blonde Era"Hi, blondie!"
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Maisie Williams Wore Her Short Hair in the Slickest StyleShe's the patron saint of hair gel.
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Cardi B's First Beauty Collab Is Finally HereA match made in plump lip heaven.
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Keke Palmer Revealed Her New Bangs in the Most Low-Key MannerBlink and you'll miss the reveal.
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Hailey Bieber's Silver French Manicure Has Me Ready for Next ChristmasYes, already!
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Chloe Bailey's 'Wild' Manicure Made Fans Think of Another SuperstarShe's known to pay other artists homage with her beauty looks.
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Emma Stone's Dark Red Lips Are My New Favorite ColorShe's switching up her bright 'Poor Things' shades.
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Michelle Pfeiffer's Layered Hair Is One Of Winter's Coolest CutsIf you need me, I'll be at the salon.
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Of Course Kim Kardashian Wore Lip Liner Under Her Ski MaskTo be fair, lift selfies are a must.
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The understated nail color has a lot to say.

