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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These Hardworking Hand Creams Are Guaranteed to Nourish Dry, Cracked Hands
They’re the best of the best.
By Shannon Lawlor
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Trust Me—Beauty Editors Don't Want You to Know About These 24 Perfumes
Because no one wants to smell like everybody else.
By Shannon Lawlor
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This Is Easily the Chicest Perfume Brand Around, and I Can't Get Enough
They don't come much better than this.
By Shannon Lawlor
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Layered Hair Is the Low-Maintenance Trend We Should All Be Embracing for Spring
Here's all the inspo you need.
By Shannon Lawlor
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I've Spent Years Hunting for the Best Conditioners for Fine Hair—Here They Are
They strike the perfect balance of silky and bouncy.
By Shannon Lawlor
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The Best At-Home Hair Dyes for When You Can't Get to the Salon
They've come a long way.
By Shannon Lawlor
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Trust Me—These 17 Foundations Give the Most Youthful-Looking Glow
No product settling in fine lines.
By Shannon Lawlor
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It's Official—These Were the 9 Biggest Hair Trends of 2022
What a year.
By Shannon Lawlor
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The 5 "Anti-Ageing" Skincare Truths That Everyone Needs to Hear
It's about time someone said it.
By Shannon Lawlor
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I'm a Beauty Editor, and I Love The Body Shop—These Are the Products I Swear By
I can't be without them.
By Shannon Lawlor
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I'm Always Asked If Elemis Products Are Worth the Hype—Here Are 13 I'd Recommend
Trust me. I've tried them all.
By Shannon Lawlor
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Take Note—These Are the 6 Makeup Rules French Women Swear By
No major effort required.
By Shannon Lawlor
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5 Makeup Tips to Know About If You're Trying to Disguise Tired Eyes
Simple but effective.
By Shannon Lawlor
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If Your Skin Is Stressed, Try Changing This One Easy Part of Your Routine
This way for a glowing complexion.
By Shannon Lawlor
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This Lightweight Base Is a Best Seller in the U.S.—Here's My Honest Review
A beauty editor weighs in.
By Shannon Lawlor
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From Zara to Diptyque, These Cosy Autumn Candles Are Editor Approved
'Tis the season for cosiness.
By Shannon Lawlor
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If You Only Ask for One Colour on Your Nails This Season, It Better Be This One
Fresh mani inspo.
By Shannon Lawlor
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Hair Experts Reveal the Styles Women Over 50 Love
Plus, 22 looks for all the inspiration you need.
By Shannon Lawlor
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9 Looks That Prove the Hair Scrunchie Is the Chicest Accessory Going
And the best to shop.
By Shannon Lawlor
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I Have Aesop Taste But Less Budget—I Buy Soaps, Creams and Candles Here Instead
Luxe and affordable.
By Shannon Lawlor
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38 Black-Owned Skincare, Hair, Fragrance and Makeup Brands We Love
And the all-star formulas from each.
By Erin Jahns
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This Vitamin C Cream Is the Only Moisturizer I Plan on Using This Summer
Like summer glow in a tub.
By Shannon Lawlor
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If You Want to Smell Like a Rich French Girl, This Perfume Will Do the Job
Kate Moss loves it too.
By Shannon Lawlor
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I've Been Trying Out Stella McCartney's New Skincare Line—Here's What I Think
I'm genuinely shocked.
By Shannon Lawlor
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I'm a Makeup Novice, But These 9 Natural Eye Shadow Looks Are Easy
So fresh and so clean.
By Shannon Lawlor