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    Shannon Lawlor

    Shannon Lawlor

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    Executive Beauty Editor

    Shannon Lawlor is the Beauty Director at Who What Wear UK. With nearly a decade of experience working for some of the beauty industry’s most esteemed titles, including Marie Claire UK, Who What Wear, Glamour UK, Stylist, Refinery29 and Fabulous, Shannon’s aim is to make the conversation around beauty as open, relatable and honest as possible.

    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 and has made it her mission to demystify the intimidating world of beauty. Whether she is writing about her first beauty love (fragrance) or the best dark circle treatments, you can always expect her approach to be no-frills and totally candid.

    While Shannon is the first to admit she doesn’t personally hold the answers to every beauty question out there, she'll regularly turn to her little black book of qualified experts for help. As a self-proclaimed lazy girl, Shannon has an affinity for hard-working perfumes, fool-proof make-up products and does-it-all skincare.

    When she’s not working, you’ll likely find Shannon in the bath (not a day goes by without an hour-long soak), dusting her extensive perfume collection or giving no-holds-barred beauty reviews on social media from her bathroom floor.

    Latest articles by Shannon Lawlor

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      Jo Malone London is famed for not discounting—but I've just found these 34 products on sale

      I'm talking candles *and* perfumes

      By Shannon Lawlor

      Fragrance
    • Best new beauty products November 2024 including the best Christmas beauty gifts
      It's the best weekend to shop for gifts—as two beauty editors, these are the 8 products we're actually buying

      Welcome to a very festive Beauty Desk Drop

      By Shannon Lawlor

      Beauty
    • Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Black Friday
      I stand by the fact Baccarat Rouge 540 is worth its price tag—here's why now is the time to buy it

      It's spenny, but nothing can compare

      By Shannon Lawlor

      Fragrance
    • Polaroid pictures of skin in the sun
      In an era of misinformation, it's time to start openly discussing daily SPF application—here's why

      Wellness fanatics on social media are preaching that so-called 'toxic' sun cream shouldn't be worn year-round, but are these claims founded in any sort of science? Shannon Lawlor has spent six months investigating...

      By Shannon Lawlor

      Skincare
    • A woman wearing an expensive-looking power suit, fitting for an intense perfume
      I've given up with lightweight perfumes—these 11 fragrances are like donning an expensive power suit

      Expect high intensity, unparalleled longevity and serious empowerment

      By Shannon Lawlor

      Fragrance
    • Glossier You, Glossier You Doux and Glossier You Rêve
      Soft, subtle and addictively comforting, Glossier's newest fragrances are a part of your very being

      After 7 years, the cult brand has expanded its You offering

      By Shannon Lawlor

      Fragrance
    • Shannon Lawlor holding Merit Retrospect L'Extrait de Parfum
      No exaggeration, this perfume has basically paid for itself in compliments every time I've worn it

      It's going to be on the neck of every cool girl—and I'm never letting go

      By Shannon Lawlor

      Fragrance
    • Camila Morrone
      Not wearing heels, calling your mum and rotting at home—Camila Morrone on life's greatest comforts

      This generation's most iconic California girl shares her secrets to a happy life

      By Shannon Lawlor

      Beauty
    • Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi star in the Chanel No5 campaign
      The new Chanel No. 5 campaign is finally here—and it stars Margot Robbie *and* Jacob Elordi

      At last, we see a portrayal that captures the powerful versatility of Chanel No. 5

      By Shannon Lawlor

      Fragrance
    • A woman on the beach in autumn, wearing a beige knitted jumper
      I just smelled well over 500 fragrances—my conclusion is these are, hands down, the 27 best autumn perfumes

      I'm embarrassed to admit how many bottles I keep in my collection

      Fragrance
    • Two influencers in Paris, street styled outside of a fashion week show on a busy pavement. They are both wearing hot pink Chanel wool jackets with headbands and carrying Chanel beauty shopping bags
      As a seasoned beauty editor, trust me—these 4 Amazon Prime Day deals are a total waste of your money

      I refuse to be blinded by a bargain

      By Shannon Lawlor

      Beauty
    • Group of editors at fashion week
      There are some terrible beauty products on Amazon—but, as a group of editors, we love these 11 bestseller

      The wheat among the chaff

      By Shannon Lawlor

      Beauty
    • A collage of the best Spring/Summer 25 Fashion Month beauty looks from the runways
      As the curtain falls on Fashion Month, I name these the 57 best beauty looks from the SS25 runways

      The very best in beauty for Spring/Summer 2025

      By Shannon Lawlor

      Beauty
    • Best new beauty products for September 2024, including La Bonne Brosse hair brush, Jo Malone Hinoki & Cedarwood, Susanne Kaufmann Ecotin Serum, Lancaster face cream, Victoria Beckham Beaty Concealer and Neom Matcha Room Diffuser
      We've invested *a lot* of time in testing autumn beauty products—these 8 meet our beauty-editor standards

      They're the best new products by a long shot

      By Shannon Lawlor

      Beauty
    • Brazilian Butt Lift: Peach on a chopping board
      BBLs are amongst the most dangerous cosmetic procedures—and non-surgical options aren't exempt

      This week saw a UK death thought to be link to a liquid BBL procedure

      By Shannon Lawlor

      Beauty
    • Valentino Anatomy of Dreams Sogno In Rosso Bottle sitting on a Roman painting
      With its new fragrances, Valentino demonstrates that couture Italian glamour can, in fact, be bottled

      Introducing, Anatomy of Dreams

      By Shannon Lawlor

      Fragrance
    • Parfums de Marly Palatine
      I have a sixth sense when it comes to perfume—trust me, this new French fragrance is set to become iconic

      Sponsored by Parfums de Marly

      Mark my words, all the cool girls will be wearing it

      By Shannon Lawlor

      Fragrance
    • Les Essences De Diptyque Corail Oscuro shot on dried coral, with the words 'Marie Claire The Scent' featuring over the image
      Diptyque's new collection proves that true fragrance escapism sits in the realms of nature

      These five new perfumes from the brand need to be on your radar

      By Shannon Lawlor

      Fragrance
    • Margot Robbie in the new Chanel No5 campaign
      Chanel just announced a new face of the world's most iconic perfume—behold, Margot Robbie for N°5

      The house has named a new face for Chanel N°5

      By Shannon Lawlor

      Fragrance
    • Eucerin Anti-Pigment skincare swatched on a hand
      I have long battled dark spots and hyperpigmentation—this is the science-backed skincare routine I swear by

      Experts and beauty editors swear by these products

      Skincare
    • Model holding a bottle of Avon Far Away Shine
      This is the world’s bestselling fragrance brand—and beauty editors have adored it for years

      By Shannon Lawlor

      Fragrance
    • Street style images of the bets hair trends 2024
      These 14 hair trends have proved *huge* news in 2024—and they're not going anywhere for autumn

      They're absolutely dominating

      By Shannon Lawlor

      Hair
    • Autumn Winter 2024 Beauty Trend Report showing catwalk looks from Chloé, Chanel, Cavalli and Ferragamo
      Behold, the Autumn/Winter 2024 beauty trends you should really have on your radar

      The wait is over—the Marie Claire UK AW24 beauty report is here

      By Shannon Lawlor

      Beauty
    • Dove Cameron for Balmain Les Éternels Carbone perufme
      Balmain Beauty is *finally* here—trust me, the Les Éternels fragrances need to be on your radar

      Presented by Marie Claire

      The power perfumes your fragrance wardrobe has been missing

      By Shannon Lawlor

      Fragrance
    • Rihanna Dior J'adore campaign
      The Rihanna for Dior J'adore campaign is finally here—and it introduces a new classic perfume to the world

      J'adore is entering a new era

      By Shannon Lawlor

      Fragrance
    • Woman with glowing skin after using ESPA Active Nutrients
      Trust me—if you want glowing skin this summer, you *need* to have these products on your radar

      Sponsored by ESPA

      Spa-like luxury meets efficacious skincare

      By Shannon Lawlor

      Skincare
    • Best Dior Perfumes: Woman crossing the street holding a Dior newspaper print Saddle bag
      I own more perfumes from this classic brand than any other—these 16 scents are among the best ever made

      They're famed for their bestselling blends

      By Shannon Lawlor

      Fragrance
    • Best new beauty products July 2024, including Victoria Beckham Portofino 94 Shimmering Body Oil, Nars Laguna Ultimate Palette, Dolce Blue Jasmine Perfume, Chanel Chance Soaps, Hourglass Blusher, Aesop Hand Cream and GHD Blow Dry Brush
      This month, we tried to put a beauty-desk ban on new products—we failed, but these 8 were *so* worth it

      If you're trying to cut back on spending, look away now

      By Shannon Lawlor

      Beauty
    • A neutral pedicure, by Julia Diogo, in green Hèrmes Oran sandals
      Forget brights, this boring (but chic) nail polish shade is all I recommend wearing on your toes this summer

      I'm talking clean and minimal fuss

      By Shannon Lawlor

      Beauty
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