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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Everyone I Know Asks Me Whether This $325 Perfume Is Worth the Money
Spoiler: It is.
By Shannon Lawlor
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I Just Spoke to Every Expert I Know—These Are the Only Skin Tips That Matter
Buckle up.
By Shannon Lawlor
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I Would Have Saved a Lot of Money If I'd Known These 6 Thin-Hair Tips Sooner
Things the experts won't tell you.
By Shannon Lawlor
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Our Beauty-Ed Group Chat Gets Heated When We Talk About These Expensive Buys
Are they really worth the money?
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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I'm a Perfume Snob, But This Basic Fragrance Has Everyone Asking After It
It's going to surprise you.
By Shannon Lawlor
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This Is the Beauty Brand Every Fashion Person Loves to Show Off
I'm obsessed.
By Shannon Lawlor
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The Chicest French Woman I Know Just Schooled Me on Makeup, And I’m Enlightened
The basic dos and don'ts.
By Shannon Lawlor
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19 Hairstyles That Prove Gen Z Are Right About the Excellence of the Middle Part
All the inspo you could possibly need.
By Shannon Lawlor
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These 13 Perfumes Will Make You Smell Like a Chic Parisian
Effortlessly cool.
By Shannon Lawlor
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This Is the Only Makeup Product I'm Wearing Right Now, and It's Game-Changing
Dewy glow, incoming.
By Shannon Lawlor
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Beauty Editors Don't Want Me to Tell You About Their Secret Serum—But Here It Is
Great skin in a bottle.
By Shannon Lawlor
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The 5 "Anti-Aging" Skincare Truths That Everyone Needs to Hear
It's about time someone said it.
By Shannon Lawlor
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Jo Malone Just Launched a Skincare Line, and I Have Some Very Honest Thoughts
Here's what you need to know.
By Shannon Lawlor
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12 Glowy Makeup Looks That Ooze Health and Wealth—You're Welcome
We're copying them all.
By Shannon Lawlor