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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Why Merit X Proenza Schouler is the biggest 'no-brainer' beauty purchase I'm making this year
Yes, a free bag is involved
By Shannon Lawlor
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'Jelly roll' Botox is trending right now—but there is some vital information you should know before booking
It's definitely not for everyone
By Shannon Lawlor
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I have high expectations when it comes to candles—these are, hands down, the 18 cosiest burns for autumn
The candle equivalent of being wrapped in a cashmere blanket
By Shannon Lawlor
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This affordable mascara is my Roman Empire—the lengthening results are *that* good
Not a day goes by that I'm without it
By Shannon Lawlor
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Chanel’s latest creation is more than just a lipstick – it’s a beauty keepsake that will transcend generations
31 Le Rouge is the definition of a beauty investment piece
By Shannon Lawlor
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The lipstick shades set to shape not only your look, but your mood too
One slick can be truly transformative
By Shannon Lawlor
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I don't believe in switching up my beauty routine with the seasons—but I am adding these 9 new products to my rotation this month
This month's Beauty Desk Drop is all about leaning into those cosy autumn vibes
By Shannon Lawlor
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What makes a perfume an icon? The latest exhibition from Dior helps shed some light
It's a fragrance-lover's dream
By Shannon Lawlor
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When it comes to efficacious serums that get the job done, this is my go-to skincare brand
There's something for every skin concern
By Shannon Lawlor
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According to a handwritten note, the Queen loved one Chanel perfume in particular—and it was top of her birthday list in 1955
It was "just the very thing she particularly wanted" that year
By Shannon Lawlor
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As a beauty editor with chronically dry lips, trust me when I say this is the only product that sorts them out
Yes, it is worth the hype
By Shannon Lawlor
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Princess Kate has had a chic new haircut for autumn—now I want to copy her
She's gone for one of autumn's biggest trends
By Shannon Lawlor
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I want my September beauty routine to be as effective and low fuss as possible—here are the 7 products I'm leaning on
We're stripping things back for this month's Beauty Desk Drop
By Shannon Lawlor
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These are the luxury perfumes I'd recommend if you don't want to smell like everybody else
They're a cut above the rest
By Shannon Lawlor
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Skin cancer rates in the UK are at a record high—so why are we still paying VAT on sun cream?
Brits are being priced out of sun safety
By Shannon Lawlor
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Rumour has it, this is Princess Kate's favourite candle—and it's as chic as you'd expect
It's a British classic
By Shannon Lawlor
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The latest perfume from Maison Francis Kurkdjian is a far cry from Baccarat Rouge 540, but equally as brilliant
Nostalgic escapism, bottled
By Shannon Lawlor
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If you get your skincare advice from social media, you need to know these 3 truths
A new report shows 80% of us think the skincare industry is rife with misinformation—and it's true
By Shannon Lawlor
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I'm so bored of new beauty launches—here's the only 9 I think are actually worth their money this month
I'd reached new heights of beauty fatigue, but these products helped get me excited again
By Shannon Lawlor
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The jelly nail trend is proving big for summer—and we want in
It's the chicest manicure out there right now
By Shannon Lawlor
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I've been testing No7's Future Renew skincare for three months—and it isn't just a load of hype
It's been 15 years in the making
By Shannon Lawlor
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I've never met a summer perfume that smells as expensive as this one—and I've tried hundreds
There's a reason it's an icon
By Shannon Lawlor