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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Beyoncé's Platinum Blonde Hair Just Got So Much Better
She has choppy, face-framing layers now.
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Emma Stone Wanted Her Red Carpet Hair to Have an 'Element of Simplicity'
Mission accomplished.
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Pamela Anderson Went Makeup-Free Again For This (Excellent) Reason
"I'm going to challenge beauty."
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Julia Roberts Biggest Beauty Regret Is Highly Relatable
"Don't pluck your eyebrows."
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Chloe Bailey's Dionne Warwick Hair Tribute Is Simply 'Sorcery'
Where did her locs go?
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Winnie Harlow Made a Mullet Look Effortlessly Chic
A party all around.
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Introducing: Demi Moore With Curly Hair
The actress ditched her signature, pin-straight style—for a night.
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Cardi B's Skinny Brows Are Straight Out of the '90s
She made her runway debut for Balenciaga.
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Lupita Nyong'o Just Single-Handedly Revived the Flower Crown
For winter? Actually groundbreaking.
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Kate Middleton’s Hair Is Darker Than Ever Before
The Princess is holiday-ready.
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Kacey Musgraves' Beehive Was the Perfect Look for Graceland
It's clearly inspired by Priscilla Presley.
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Julia Roberts Perfected French Girl Fringe
She's tres chic.
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Olivia Colman Looks Like a Different Person With an Icy Blonde Pixie
She showed off the new hair color at the "Wonka" world premiere.
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The Crown's Version of Princess Kate Forgot One Crucial Beauty Detail
Hint: It's a missing accessory from the day she met Prince William.
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Take Note of Julianne Hough's Easy Slicked-Back Ponytail Hack
She didn't just up the ante, she doubled it.
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Alicia Keys Has the Sweetest Take on Natural Beauty and Aging
"You get more beautiful as you get older."
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Kris Jenner Originally Had No Faith in Kylie Jenner's Lip Kits
"My mom thought I was going to be stuck with lip kits in my garage for the rest of my life."
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Zara Hair Has Arrived With the Help of Guido Palau and Kaia Gerber
The holiday-ready Glitter in Gold collection launches Thursday.
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This Is the Blondest We've Ever Seen Beyoncé
The Renaissance movie premiere was a platinum affair.
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Chrissy Teigen and Daughter Luna's Hairstyling Bonding Moment Is the Cutest Thing
The Legend girls are big fans of the Dyson Airwrap.
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Dolly Parton’s Cheerleader Glam Was the Highlight of Thanksgiving Game Day
We know exactly who won this one.
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Anne Hathaway Is in Her Blonde Bob Era
This transformation is true movie magic.
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Lady Amelia Spencer Makes Soft Punk Makeup Look Posh
Royal grunge at its finest.
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Dior's Skincare Line for Babies Is Just as Luxe as You'd Imagine
Francis Kurkdjian, the perfumer who created the scent behind the new $230 Scented Water, exclusively tells Marie Claire about his inspiration.
By Sophia Vilensky Published
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Jennifer Lawrence Really Loves a Little Black Headband
According to her, it's the accessory of the season.
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Keke Palmer Proves Honey Blonde Hair Is Having a Moment
Let Rihanna, Kim, and KeKe convince you.
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Jodie Turner-Smith's Latest Eyeliner Look Is Bedazzling
And did I mention the ankle-length hair?
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