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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

    Make-up Trends 2024
    Two of the best make-up artists I know just told me these 6 wearable trends will be everywhere in 2024

    Low-fuss make-up is in

    Make Up
    • Best new beauty products 2023
      We have spent all year testing the best new beauty products—here are the 10 most impressive launches of 2023

      Beauty Desk Drop is going out with a bang

      By Katie Thomas

      Beauty
    •  A model backstage at fashion week, with cut outs of the bestselling beauty products 2023
      The Beauty Report: The 18 most popular beauty products of 2023

      From Sol de Janeiro's cult perfume mists to Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream, 2023 proved the era of microtrends is over

      By Shannon Lawlor

      Beauty
    • Victoria Beckham Beauty perfumes
      How Victoria Beckham's fragrance line proves the aroma of wealth can be bottled

      Could they be the most luxurious perfumes in existence?

      By Shannon Lawlor

      Fragrance
    • Best new beauty products for November 2023 and Christmas, including Susanne Kaufmann serum gift set, Dior lipstick clutch, By Terry Eyeshadow Palette, Chanel No5 Body Oil and Chloe Perfume
      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

      Beauty
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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

      Skincare
    • Neom Hibernate Candle
      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

      Homes and Interiors
    • Jo Malone London Wild Bluebell Cyber Monday: Meghan Markle at the Invictus Games
      Meghan Markle's go-to Jo Malone perfume is in the Cyber Monday sale—and that doesn't usually happen

      As a beauty editor, I know Jo Malone hardly ever do discounts

      By Shannon Lawlor

      Fragrance
    • Miss Dior Perfume Cyber Monday: A woman wearing a checkered coat, black leather boots and a black Dior handbag
      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

      Fragrance
    • Kaia Gerber and Cindy Crawford at a red-carpet event
      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

      Make Up
    • Shannon Lawlor after applying Wildsmith Super Hydrating Overnight Mask
      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

      Skincare
    • Harry Styles wearing a blue suit and sunglasses
      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

      Hair
    • Beauty Pie The Deluxe Kit Gift
      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

      Beauty
    • Guest outside of Chanel show wearing a black Chanel cardigan and lots of Chanel necklaces
      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

      Fragrance
    • Woman with linen blonde hair wearing sunglasses
      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

      Hair
    • Lenia Perez wearing black / white patterned Vipop Blazer and top with the ghost haircut
      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

      Hair
    • Hourglass Ambient Lighting Palette, Loreal Absolute Repair Molecular, Sarah Chapman Hand Cream, Jo Loves Amber Lime & Bergamot
      As a beauty editor, I've stopped buying into fads—here are the only 6 new products that have made it into my rotation

      This month's Beauty Desk Drop is about refining your routine

      By Shannon Lawlor

      Beauty
    • Acting Senior Beauty Editor, Shannon Lawlor holding a glass of Vida Glow Collagen drink
      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

      Skincare
    • A young Black woman with glowing skin drinking a green smoothie in her kitchen
      The 5 foods a dermatologist recommends having on your plate (and 3 foods to be cautious of)

      Glowing skin, this way

      By Shannon Lawlor

      Skincare
    • Dove Cameron with baroque style Halloween nail art
      11 Halloween nail art ideas that are actually impressively chic (and wearable)

      Because Halloween doesn't have to be gimmicky

      By Shannon Lawlor

      Beauty
    • A woman smiling at the sun
      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...

      Skincare
    • Merit X Proenza Schouler
      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

      Make Up
    • Woman smiling with natural make-up
      '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

      Skincare
    • Best Autumn Candles: Malin & Goetz Tobacco candle burning alongside a glass of red wine and a bottle of Acqua di Parma perfume
      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

      Fragrance
    • Shannon Lawlor wearing L'Oréal Lash Paradise Mascara
      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

      Make Up
    • Chanel 31 Le Rouge Lipsticks
      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

      Make Up
    • Model wearing a red lipstick on both her lips and eyes
      The lipstick shades set to shape not only your look, but your mood too

      One slick can be truly transformative

      By Shannon Lawlor

      Make Up
    • Beauty Desk Drop: Gisou Hair Oil, Beauty Pie moisturiser, Neom bath soak, Prada perfume
      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

      Beauty
    • Dior J'adore Exhibition
      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

      Fragrance
    • Beauty Pie serums
      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

      Skincare
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