Shannon Bauer

New York

Associate Editorial Director, Commerce at Dotdash Meredith

Writer/Editor covering beauty, fashion, fitness, wellness

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Shannon Bauer

1 month ago | shape.com | Shannon Bauer

Title:Associate Editorial DirectorEducation:Iowa State University, B.A. in Creative Apparel DesignLocation:New York, NYExpertise:Chic Studios Professional Makeup Artist Certification Shannon M. Bauer is an Associate Editorial Director. She joined the Shape team in 2022 and works with a team of talented writers to create expert- and research-driven product roundups.
The 10 Best Lululemon Leggings, According to Shape Editors and Instructors

Feb 4, 2025 | shape.com | Rebecca Rakowitz |Shannon Bauer

Discover the best Lululemon leggings, handpicked and tested by Shape editors and SoulCycle instructors. Find your perfect pair for every workout, from yoga to cycling, and high-intensity training to Pilates.
Conversations in the Marketplace: Calling the Heart of the Widow’s Mite

Jan 10, 2025 | cannonfallsbeacon.com | Shannon Bauer

As Jesus looked up, he saw the rich putting their gifts into the temple treasury. He also saw a poor widow put in two very small copper coins. “Truly I tell you,” He said, “this poor widow has put in more than all the others.
I’m Overhauling My Bras With the $15 Comfy Style Shoppers “Forget” They’re Wearing

Jan 1, 2025 | instyle.com | Shannon Bauer

I've always preferred to wear a “real” bra daily; I like the support, lift, and shaping that a bra provides, however I don’t want to agonize over a mental countdown to when I can finally take it off. My goal is to skip the rib-poking underwires, shoulder-crushing straps, too-tight bands, or uniboob appearance. Plus, between working from home and my otherwise casual wardrobe, I don’t need anything overly pretty or pushed-up for my day-to-day.
A Shopper's 'Hair Loss Was Cut In Half' Thanks to These 11 On-Sale Growth Treatments

Nov 29, 2024 | shape.com | Shannon Bauer

I can tell the group chat is evolving along with the candles on my birthday cake because lately, the pressing questions are about hair growth. It starts with: Does everyone else feel like their ponytail has gotten smaller? Then, spirals into: I’m noticing a lot of extra hair in the drain. And finally comes: Should I be taking vitamins for hair loss? Or has anyone tried a hair growth serum that actually works?
I Tried 250+ Beauty Products This Year, and These 20 Won a Permanent Spot in My Routine

Nov 22, 2024 | instyle.com | Shannon Bauer

Photo: InStyle / Photo Illustration by Brian Kopinski / Photos by Alexander Huang, Jessica Juliao, Sophia DeVito I’ve been an unofficial beauty tester since I was in elementary school wearing Bonnie Bell Lip Smackers, rocking a perm (no joke, it was all I wanted for my birthday in fifth grade), and begging my mom for the newest scent of the L’Oreal fish-shaped shampoos (anyone else raised in the ‘90s love those, too?).
I’m Shopping These 36 Holiday Dresses to Get Me From Thanksgiving Through NYE

Nov 18, 2024 | instyle.com | Shannon Bauer

Photo: InStyle / Alli Waataja Normally, this is the time of year when I dig into the depths of my closet searching for the perfect outfits for what’s on my end of year social calendar. Only to find that A). I don’t own the correct items for the plan in my head or B). The items I do have are a bit snug (holding onto that college LBD isn’t doing me any favors) or have a rip/stain/tailoring issue.
We Tried 23 'Tweakments' to Find the Cosmetic Treatments & Products Shape Editors Say Are Worth the Splurge

Nov 14, 2024 | shape.com | Shannon Bauer

There’s no such thing as TMI in my life: I’m the go-to friend to get the full rundown on using a menstrual cup or getting a Brazilian wax for the first time. And as a beauty editor, I built a career out of testing and recommending products and healthy beauty routines. Which also means I am a guinea pig for new cosmetic treatments and products.
12 Winter Wellness Must-Haves Shape Editors Are Stocking Up On

Nov 7, 2024 | shape.com | Eliza Savage |Shannon Bauer |Christina Oehler

When you go to bed on Halloween, you wake up, and *poof* Thanksgiving and Christmas are in full swing. Amidst the lingering Halloween candy, pumpkins, and costumes, we can’t help but embrace the crisp, cool November air here in NYC—though a few of our lucky team members are eternally soaking up the California sun. For many of us, colder weather means more time outdoors, whether for brisk walks or long runs.
The 16 Best Facial Hair Removal Products of 2024, According to Dermatologists

Nov 2, 2024 | shape.com | Shannon Bauer

You may have clicked on this story to find an instant answer to your burning question regarding the best facial hair removal products since your electric razor isn't fit for the job and you're not sure whether it's safe to put shaving cream in some spots. Nevertheless, here's your reminder that body hair is normal, and what you do or do not do with it is entirely up to you.