Samantha Holender

New York

Senior Beauty Editor at Marie Claire

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Articles

How An Olfactory Personality Levels Up Your Fragrance Game

2 weeks ago | marieclaire.com | Samantha Holender

A white tee is at face value, just a white tee. Layer it under a cozy cashmere? It becomes an accessory. Belts, while technically functional, have adopted a decorative agenda, popping up on totes, shoe buckles, and anywhere except waists; look to Miu Miu and Ganni’s form-over-function approach for proof. Creating an outfit requires the finesse of styling—so why has it taken so long to adopt the same logic to perfumery?
Just Looking at These Delicious Manicures Is Giving Me a Sugar High

2 weeks ago | marieclaire.com | Samantha Holender

When it comes to nail trends, there’s been a pattern: butter-yellow, blueberry-milk, glazed-donut. The most in-demand polish colors seemingly take a cue from our grocery lists. This spring, shades that sound good enough to eat are still on the manicure menu. Only now, it’s all about juicy, glossy, fruit-inspired nails. A swipe of chocolate is optional—but highly recommended. Chocolate MousseJ. HannahNail Polish in CarobInspired by coffee and black walnut, for a deep and rich finish.
Take a Bite Out of These Food-Inspired Nail Trends

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Samantha Holender

5 hours agoIn photos: Experimental nail art from around the worldFresh Sets19 Images Forget soap nails and French tips, today’s nail art is all about pushing boundaries. Think: miniature Fiji water bottles with real liquid inside, photo-realistic 3D spiders, or even a birthday cake candle burning right on your fingertip.
Just Looking at These Delicious Manicures Is Giving Me a Sugar High

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Samantha Holender

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Monika LisWhen it comes to nail trends, there’s been a pattern: butter-yellow, blueberry-milk, glazed-donut. The most in-demand polish colors seemingly take a cue from our grocery lists. This spring, shades that sound good enough to eat are still on the manicure menu. Only now, it’s all about juicy, glossy, fruit-inspired nails. A swipe of chocolate is optional—but highly recommended.
Here's Everything Our Shopping Editor Uses to Defeat Her Dry, Dehydrated Skin

2 weeks ago | inkl.com | Samantha Holender

I feel qualified to share my morning skincare and makeup routines because of a moment that took place recently. I walked out of my house in the morning without makeup on, and it took me until 3 p.m. to notice. In all of my trips to the bathroom and my many face-to-face meetings, neither I nor my team had seen anything “wrong” with my skin—it simply looked glassy, hydrated, and even (all qualities I’ve previously relied on liquid foundation and concealer to achieve).
I’m Running to Shop These Never-On-Sale Luxury Beauty Finds at the Sephora Savings Event

2 weeks ago | inkl.com | Emma Becker |Samantha Holender |Hannah Baxter |Julia Marzovilla

Whether you're restocking on your favorites or looking to try a new beauty product, this is not a sale to pass up. It's not every day luxury brands like Westman Atelier, Augustinus Bader, and Sarah Creal go on sale, so if you were patiently waiting for a discount, here's your chance. For your shopping pleasure, I've rounded up 27 of my all-time favorite luxury skincare products at Sephora.
My 56-Year-Old Mother and I Can’t Get Enough of This Buttery Cream Bronzer

2 weeks ago | marieclaire.com | Samantha Holender

My mom is what you would call a beauty product hoarder. She has approximately 100 lipglosses and 50 foundations, and don’t even get me started on her eyeshadow collection. That said, it’s not uncommon for her to give me a beauty recommendation. She’s turned me onto dark circle erasing concealers, smoothing primers, and even eyeliners. But we rarely agree on bronzers—until Sarah Creal’s Just Like Paradise Cream Bronzer made its way into our routines.
My 56-Year-Old Mother and I Can’t Get Enough of This Buttery Cream Bronzer

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Samantha Holender

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Sarah CrealMy mom is what you would call a beauty product hoarder. She has approximately 100 lipglosses and 50 foundations, and don’t even get me started on her eyeshadow collection. That said, it’s not uncommon for her to give me a beauty recommendation. She’s turned me onto dark circle erasing concealers, smoothing primers, and even eyeliners.
Here's How to Shop the Sephora Savings Event Like a 'Marie Claire' Beauty Editor

2 weeks ago | inkl.com | Hannah Baxter |Samantha Holender |Ariel Baker

Now that you get the gist of the deals (and there are a lot of them!), keep scrolling down. You’ll be able to get an insider’s look into the makeup and skincare routines of our team’s most glamorous members, and read their first-hand reviews of the very products they’re recommending. The prices below reflect a 20 percent discount, so fill your cart before your longtime favorites from cult brands and new beauty launches sell out.
Ariana Madix’s Frangrance Layering Combo \201cKills It\201d on Date Night

2 weeks ago | marieclaire.com | Samantha Holender

Beauty routines are integral to getting In The Mood—not for any other person, but for you. Here, get a glimpse into the products, habits, and mantras that help powerhouse women slip into the sexiest version of themselves. Chances are, you know Ariana Madix. Maybe you’ve been a Super Fan like me since 2013, when she made her bartending-slash-reality-tv debut on Vanderpump Rules. It’s possible you caught on during her Broadway stint, where she played the one and only Roxie Hart in Chicago.