Shannon Lawlor
Shannon Lawlor is a renowned beauty journalist and has contributed to Who What Wear’s beauty content since 2020. As a leading beauty editor, expert and brand consultant, she has over eight years of experience working for some of the industry’s most esteemed titles, including Who What Wear (of course), Glamour UK, Stylist, Refinery29 and Fabulous.
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. Understanding that beauty lovers seek honest, open and responsible advice, she has it made her mission to demystify the intimidating world of beauty, taking a no-frills approach to the most relatable topics.
While Shannon is the first to admit she doesn’t hold the answer to every beauty question out there, she is dedicated to sharing her expert insights in a bid to help. As a self-proclaimed lazy girl, Shannon has an affinity for easy-to-use, foolproof beauty products and has made it her mission to scope out the best of the best.
When she’s not working, Shannon is likely soaking in the bath or giving no-holds-barred beauty reviews on Instagram from her bathroom floor.
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Trust Us—These 14 Makeup Brands Will Never Fail You
We've tried them all.
By Shannon Lawlor
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'70s Makeup Is Having a Moment, But This Time It's Zero Fuss
It's the definition of effortlessly chic.
By Shannon Lawlor
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Experts Say Looking After Ageing Skin Is All About Breaking These Beauty Habits
From skincare swaps to makeup tips.
By Shannon Lawlor
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These 9 Understated Designs Are All We Want on Our Nails Right Now
Small but mighty.
By Shannon Lawlor
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'70s Hairstyles Are Having a Moment—Here Are 20 Looks for Major Inspiration
They'll simply never age.
By Shannon Lawlor
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Celebrities Swear By Elemis Pro-Collagen for Radiant Skin
It's a cult classic.
By Shannon Lawlor
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Experts Agree This One Skincare Product Is the First Step to a Healthy Glow
Your skin will thank you for it.
By Shannon Lawlor
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There Are 3 Simple Reasons Scandi Women Have Great Skin, and We're Missing Out
The secret to a fresh-faced glow.
By Shannon Lawlor
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Celebrity Hairstylists Are All Launching Ranges Right Now—I Just Tried Them All
Spoiler: They're better than I imagined.
By Shannon Lawlor
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Forget High-Maintenance Fringes—This Easy Style Will Be Everywhere This Year
Plus, there's no need to worry about at-home trims.
By Shannon Lawlor
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27 "Masculine" Scents That Throw Binary Fragrance Into Question
As told by the women who wear them.
By Shannon Lawlor
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We Just Reviewed the UK's 23 Best-Selling Beauty Products, and We Have Thoughts
Some are better than others.
By Shannon Lawlor
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These Hardworking Hand Creams Are Guaranteed to Nourish Dry, Cracked Hands
They’re the best of the best.
By Shannon Lawlor
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Trust Me—Beauty Editors Don't Want You to Know About These 24 Perfumes
Because no one wants to smell like everybody else.
By Shannon Lawlor
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This Is Easily the Chicest Perfume Brand Around, and I Can't Get Enough
They don't come much better than this.
By Shannon Lawlor