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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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
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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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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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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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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
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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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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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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 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
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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
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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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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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I'm a beauty editor who tests products before they hit the shelves—this is, without question, my favourite beauty launch of the year
What happens when two beauty powerhouses come together?
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