Shannon Lawlor
Shannon Lawlor is the Executive Beauty Editor at Marie Claire. With nearly a decade of experience working for some of the beauty industry’s most esteemed titles, including 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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Introducing our ultimate fragrance Christmas gift guide, with every pick approved by our team of expert editors
Every single one of these perfumes is a hit
By Shannon Lawlor
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To officially kick off the festive season, our two expert editors name these 7 beauty gifts the best of the best
Welcome to a Christmas special Beauty Desk Drop
By Shannon Lawlor
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My home must smell cosy at all times—these are the 13 Christmas candles that *really* deliver this year
I'm already burning them
By Shannon Lawlor
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As a group of experienced beauty editors, these are the only Cyber Monday beauty deals we're willing to recommend
If it's not on the list, it's not worth it
By Shannon Lawlor
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As a beauty editor, I usually think Cyber Monday is a bit of a con—but these perfume deals just make sense
With up to 60% off, even I can't say no
By Shannon Lawlor
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These LED face mask Cyber Monday deals are excellent—and Victoria Beckham loves the at-home treatment
As a beauty editor, it's my most used skincare tool
By Shannon Lawlor
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I have high expectations when it comes to candles—here's how I'm getting 30% off Neom this Cyber Monday
As a beauty editor, it's one of my favourite candle brands
By Shannon Lawlor
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Baccarat Rouge 540 is still on sale for Cyber Monday—here's why I think it's worth its price tag
It's spenny, but nothing can compare
By Shannon Lawlor
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I can't believe it, but these 23 Jo Malone London perfumes are actually on sale for Black Friday—some are under £50
Seriously, this hardly *ever* happens
By Shannon Lawlor
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Miss Dior is in the Cyber Monday sale—here's why it's my most recommended perfume as a beauty editor
It's a timeless investment
By Shannon Lawlor
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Kaia Gerber has been making a strong case for the return of brown lipstick—this one look has me sold
It's time to dig out your old Heather Shimmer
By Shannon Lawlor
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I have received loads of compliments on my skin lately, and I'm sure it's down to this overnight face mask
The plumped-up glow is undeniable
By Shannon Lawlor
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The backlash to Harry Styles 'shaving his head' is actually quite problematic—and it's affecting men
With rumours spreading that Harry Styles has shaved his head, social media has gone into a frenzy
By Shannon Lawlor
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Despite being a beauty editor who hoards products, I can categorically say this is the single best gift you could buy me this Christmas
Yes, I am already thinking about Christmas gifting
By Shannon Lawlor
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I have been gatekeeping this lesser-known Chanel perfume for years, and it's time to give up my secret
It smells unbelievably expensive
By Shannon Lawlor
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Linen blonde is already being dubbed 2024's biggest hair trend—here's 10 examples I'm taking to the salon
And it's wonderfully low maintenance
By Shannon Lawlor
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After clearing out my collection, I have concluded that these are the 19 best autumn perfumes ever made
I'm embarrassed to admit how many bottles I own
By Shannon Lawlor
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If your hair is flat, the ghost haircut is the quickest and easiest way to achieve natural-looking volume
An expert weighs in on the new trend
By Shannon Lawlor
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As a cynical beauty editor, even I can't deny this collagen supplement has left my skin looking its glowing best
It's the only one I've ever seen results from
By Shannon Lawlor
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The 5 foods a dermatologist recommends having on your plate (and 3 foods to be cautious of)
Glowing skin, this way
By Shannon Lawlor
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11 Halloween nail art ideas that are actually impressively chic (and wearable)
Because Halloween doesn't have to be gimmicky
By Shannon Lawlor
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I've struggled with stress-induced acne for years—these are the 4 expert-approved changes I've made to my daily routine that really help
A consultant psychodermatologist weighs in...
By Shannon Lawlor