Shannon Lawlor
Shannon Lawlor is a renowned beauty journalist and has contributed to Who What Wear’s beauty content since 2020. As a leading beauty editor, expert and brand consultant, she has over eight years of experience working for some of the industry’s most esteemed titles, including Who What Wear (of course), Glamour UK, Stylist, Refinery29 and Fabulous.
Having also worked behind the scenes with some of the industry’s biggest brands and retailers, Shannon has a unique insight into what people really want from their beauty routines. Understanding that beauty lovers seek honest, open and responsible advice, she has it made her mission to demystify the intimidating world of beauty, taking a no-frills approach to the most relatable topics.
While Shannon is the first to admit she doesn’t hold the answer to every beauty question out there, she is dedicated to sharing her expert insights in a bid to help. As a self-proclaimed lazy girl, Shannon has an affinity for easy-to-use, foolproof beauty products and has made it her mission to scope out the best of the best.
When she’s not working, Shannon is likely soaking in the bath or giving no-holds-barred beauty reviews on Instagram from her bathroom floor.
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The Chicest French Woman I Know Just Schooled Me on Makeup, And I’m Enlightened
The basic dos and don'ts.
By Shannon Lawlor
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27 Simple (But Effective) Nail Designs for People Who Just Don't Want the Fuss
Perfect for nail minimalists.
By Shannon Lawlor
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They're Here: the 6 Skincare Brands Dermatologists Always Come Back to
Including some affordable heroes.
By Shannon Lawlor
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15 Perfumes Your Favourite Celebs Actually Wear, From VB to Margot
Including some surprising classics.
By Shannon Lawlor
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Everyone I Know Asks Me Whether This £235 Perfume Is Worth the Money
My honest thoughts.
By Shannon Lawlor
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How to Blow-Dry Your Hair at Home in 5 Easy Steps
For smooth, bouncy volume.
By Shannon Lawlor
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I'm Obsessed With Merit Beauty—Here Are My Honest Thoughts On Every Product
Time to see what all the fuss is about.
By Shannon Lawlor
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This Is the Cult Skincare Product That Sienna Miller Swears By for Glowing Skin
It means serious business.
By Shannon Lawlor
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I'm Seriously Fussy, But These Are the 18 Best Festive Candles This Year
'Tis the season for delicious scents.
By Shannon Lawlor
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Burning Candles Is My Favorite Hobby—These 18 Luxury Buys Are Worth Every Penny
They really fill a room.
By Shannon Lawlor
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I'm Obsessed With Candles—10 Gift Sets I'd Really Love to Receive This Year
Gift sets for Christmas and beyond.
By Shannon Lawlor
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35 Looks That Are Tempting Me to Cut My Long Hair Into a Pixie Cut
Short hair never looked better.
By Shannon Lawlor
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I've Spent My Whole Life Trying to Get Rid of My Eye Bags—This Is What Works
Expert-approved tips that actually do something.
By Shannon Lawlor
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I Swear By This One Product to Really Lift My Mood on Dark Winter Days
It boosts my productivity, too.
By Shannon Lawlor
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We're Putting It Out There—These Halloween Nail Designs Are Actually Really Chic
Spooky but cute.
By Shannon Lawlor
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Everyone Always Asks Me About Moisturisers—These Are the Best for Winter
Ideal for this cold weather.
By Shannon Lawlor
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Dermatologists Say These Eye Creams Are the Only Ones That Really Work
It's all about the actives.
By Shannon Lawlor
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I Have Dark Under-Eye Circles—These Are the Only 11 Concealers That Work for Me
And I've got proof.
By Shannon Lawlor
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Trust Me—These 17 Perfumes Do the Most Come Autumn
Think leafy walks and cosy cashmere.
By Shannon Lawlor
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I'm a Beauty Editor, and This Is the One Skincare Brand I Always Come Back To
Because it actually works.
By Shannon Lawlor
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Every Time I Wear One of These 17 Fragrances, Somebody Copies Me
It's a compliment, right?
By Shannon Lawlor
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This Is the Only Accessory I'm Willing to Splurge On as a Beauty Editor
And I have very high standards.
By Shannon Lawlor
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I'm a Beauty Editor—These Are the & Other Stories Beauty Buys I Swear By
Nobody does it better.
By Shannon Lawlor
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Beauty Snobs Think These 6 Products Are Rubbish—I Disagree
They get a bad rap.
By Shannon Lawlor
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I'm Constantly Getting Compliments on My Hair Thanks to This Lazy-Girl Product
It saves water, too.
By Shannon Lawlor