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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5 Products Every 40-Something Should Start Using, According to Skin Experts
Including an under-the-radar powerhouse ingredient.
By Shannon Lawlor
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I Can't Get Enough of Clean-Girl Beauty, so I Tried It Out for an Entire Week
So fresh and so clean.
By Shannon Lawlor
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If You're Scared to Try Retinol, These 15 Products Are Great Gentle Alternatives
Glowing skin incoming.
By Shannon Lawlor
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Gen Z Can't Get Enough of These Hair Colours—and to Be Honest, Neither Can I
The salon is calling.
By Shannon Lawlor
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Layered Hair Is the Low-Maintenance Trend We Should All Be Embracing for Spring
Here's all of the inspo you need.
By Shannon Lawlor
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22 Looks That Prove ‘Curated Blonde’ Is The Coolest Hair Colour of The Moment
It's going to be everywhere this year.
By Shannon Lawlor
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I'm a Cynical Beauty Editor, and I Thought I'd Hate These Skincare Products
I am very embarrassed.
By Shannon Lawlor
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These 12 Fringe Hairstyles Are Making Me Want to Cut My Hair Short
You'll want to show your stylist these looks.
By Shannon Lawlor
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I'm a Beauty Editor, and These Are the 6 Makeup Rules I Intentionally Break
I want quick, easy results.
By Shannon Lawlor
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We Just Got the Scoop on Every Aspect of Alexis Foreman's Beauty Routine
And we advise taking notes.
By Shannon Lawlor
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When It Comes to Anti-Ageing, This Serum Is Considered the Best of the Best
For plump, glowing radiance.
By Shannon Lawlor
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We Were the First People to Try The Body Shop's New Foundation, and It's Good
We're kind of surprised.
By Shannon Lawlor
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9 Easy Bun Looks That Prove It Is the Ultimate Low-Key Hairstyle
Chuck it up and go.
By Shannon Lawlor
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I Usually Hate Winter Makeup, But This One Product Has Totally Changed My Mind
This way for effortless glow.
By Shannon Lawlor
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19 Looks That Prove Chunky Highlights Are the Coolest Hair Trend Around
The '90s are making a serious comeback.
By Shannon Lawlor
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Tendril Braids Are Our Favourite Hair Trend Right Now—Here's All the Inspo
Mini plaits are everywhere.
By Shannon Lawlor
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The Only 7 Makeup Trends We Plan on Wearing This Spring/Summer
They've got to be easy.
By Shannon Lawlor
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I Just Tried a Bunch of Lash Serums—These Are the Ones That Actually Worked
For thicker, fuller lashes.
By Shannon Lawlor
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I Own Hundreds of Skincare Products—These Are the 15 I Would Never Be Without
They’re always on hand.
By Shannon Lawlor
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I'm a Beauty Editor—These Are the 7 Things I'm Spending My Money on This Year
Let's take it back to basics.
By Shannon Lawlor
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This One Beauty Product Is the Single Best Way to Brighten Up Your Eye Area
No need to hide behind sunglasses.
By Shannon Lawlor
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This Is Why Nostalgia Is Set to Be One Of 2022’s Biggest Beauty Trends
We're throwing it back.
By Shannon Lawlor
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Why The Super Salon Will Be the Biggest Beauty Destination of 2022
A one-stop beauty haven? Don’t mind if we do.
By Shannon Lawlor
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I Developed Acne in My Late 20s—This Is Everything My Dermatologist Taught Me
Everything makes sense.
By Shannon Lawlor
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I'm Totally Uninspired by Makeup in Winter, But These 8 Looks Are Just Too Good
They're quick and easy.
By Shannon Lawlor