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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2024's Best New Fragrances Have One Note in Common
It's not what you'd expect.
By Samantha Holender Last updated
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Would You Spend $2,600 to Never Shave Again?
I did—and it was worth every penny.
By Samantha Holender Published
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Finally, a Gel Manicure That Won’t Destroy My Nails
Olive & June’s new launch was designed with easy removal in mind.
By Samantha Holender Published
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Want Your Sweat to Smell Like Bergamot?
Thanks to the fine fragrance deodorant boom, it can.
By Samantha Holender Published
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This Injection Is the Closest You’ll Get to a Non-Invasive Neck Lift
Your snatched jawline awaits.
By Samantha Holender Published
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You Haven't Seen a Holiday Makeup Collection Like Chanel's Before
It's winter makeup by way of a resort.
By Samantha Holender Published
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This Makeup Artist Secret Prevents Foundation From Settling Into Fine Lines
Prepare for smooth skin and flawless foundation.
By Samantha Holender Last updated
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A Beauty Editor's Guide to Hair Colorists in NYC
I trust these talented colorists implicitly.
By Sophia Vilensky Last updated
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I Mastered Eye Contouring Thanks to This Chic, Budget-Friendly Palette
12 editor-tested palettes.
By Jenna Igneri Last updated
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Welcome to a Week in the Life of Lindsay Lohan’s Hair
She only washes it once every five days. Here’s how.
By Samantha Holender Published
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A Guide to Retinol for Beginners
Welcome to the fast track to really, really good skin.
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An International Day of the Girl Celebration Done Right
Inside ‘Marie Claire’ and Clé de Peau’s exclusive conversation about the impact of women in STEM.
By Samantha Holender Published
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Jennifer Aniston and Anne Hathaway’s Go-To Makeup Brand Gave Me the Glassiest Skin
These nine products are responsible.
By Samantha Holender Published
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We Tested Over 25 Curling Irons. These 13 Are the Best
They’re so easy to use.
By Samantha Holender Last updated
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Does the "World’s Worst Weed" Carry the Secret to Holistic Hair Removal?
According to research, it just might.
By Samantha Holender Published
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French Girls Are Embracing an Unexpectedly Edgy Hairstyle
Paris Fashion Week Spring 2025 street style features a Y2K trend.
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This Hair Trend Gives Cuffing Season a New Meaning
This fall, we’re hooking up ponytails with an elevated accessory.
By Samantha Holender Published
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These 15 Cult-Favorite Acne Cleansers All Contain the Same Ingredient
Bye, blackheads.
By Marisa Petrarca Last updated
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Your Lips Need a Skincare Routine, Too
Maed Beauty’s inaugural launch delivers a three-step system.
By Samantha Holender Published
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Can Reparative Hair Masks Keep Split Ends Away?
We tested 16 to find out.
By Gabrielle Ulubay Last updated
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I Scrolled Through Six Years of Hailey Bieber’s Best Manicures
These are her 19 all-time best looks.
By Samantha Holender Published
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No Party Smells Better Than the 'Marie Claire' Fragrance Awards
The industry's top players all gathered for a toast to perfume.
By Samantha Holender Published
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Jennifer Lopez Is So Loyal to This Summer Nail Trend
The French manicure transcends seasons.
By Samantha Holender Published
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Fall Beauty Trends Are All Over the 2024 Emmys' Best Looks
Vampy lip stains and bouncy blowouts dominated the red carpet.
By Samantha Holender Last updated
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Elizabeth Debicki’s Glossy Emmys Makeup Is Princess Diana-Coded
Get the exclusive breakdown on 'The Crown' actress’s glam.
By Samantha Holender Published
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Jennifer Aniston Brings "The Rachel" to the 2024 Emmys
She also has a new, rich-girl blonde hue.
By Samantha Holender Published
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Selena Gomez’s Emmys Nails Perfectly Match Her Lacquered Lipstick
Add high-shine hair to the mix, and this red carpet look is “effortless elegance.”
By Samantha Holender Published