Bethenny Frankel might fly in circles with some of the most affluent stars (she’s a Real Housewives alum after all), but the down to earth star has regularly taken to her social media platforms to let us in on some of her fave (and even affordable) beauty finds.
Famously giving us her ‘expensive but worth it’ blush recommendations, next to her top favourite drugstore beauty products, it’s all about duality, and Bethenny has it in spades. So, no matter if you’re after the high-end products or something easier on the budget, she’s your girl.
So much so, she’s even launched her own editorial platform called The List to keep you up to date on all the things she’s loving.
Don’t have time to scroll through? Don’t worry we’ve rounded up a few of Bethenny’s current beauty faves from fragrance to beauty and everything in between…
Bethenny Frankel Beauty Favourites
Skin care favourites:
IT Cosmetics Confidence In Your Beauty Sleep Serum
Nothing beats a good night’s sleep, but what if we could bottle it? Okay not quite, but IT cosmetics is coming pretty close with this antioxidant-rich serum that works to repair your skin while you sleep. Um, sign us up.
Key features:
- Antioxidant-rich formula
- Neutralise free radical damage
- Reparative serum
Available at:
- $120 from Sephora
- $96 (usually $120) from Adore Beauty
RoC Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Night Serum
If you’re over 30, retinol is a must in your routine. The complexion enhancing ingredient perfects and corrects your skin. These affordable capsules take things to the next level. Because it’s so easy to overdo the actives ROC have come up with a simple solution, put the product in an easy-to-use, and even easier to transport (hello travel accessory), biodegradable capsule. Designed to give you the right dose every single time, win win.
Key features:
- Simple single serve serum
- Biodegradable capsule
- Skin-firming benefits
Available at:
- $42.99 (usually $49.99) from Chemist Warehouse
- $54.99 from iHerb
Elemis Pro-Collagen Green Fig Cleansing Balm
There’s nothing better than taking the day off. Except maybe taking the day off with a seriously nourishing, hydrating balm-to-oil cleansing experience. Not to mention the balm is a total sensory delight with it’s fresh, spa-like scent.
Key features:
- 3-in-1 formula
- Balm-to-oil formula
- Summer scented formula
Available at:
- $26.73 from Cult Beauty
Beauty favourites:
Charlotte Tilbury Magic Vanish
Charlotte Tilbury products are cult-classics for a reason and this magic powder is absolutely no different. Designed to brighten and colour correct, the buttery formulation is perfection. We see you Bethenny.
Key features:
- Buttery texture
- Enriched with flavonoids, mica and carnauba wax
- Brightening design
Available at:
- $32 from Charlotte Tilbury
L’Oréal Paris Paradise Big Deal Mascara
Earning a top spot on Bethenny’s L’Oréal favourites list is no easy feat. And yet, we’ve been blessed with two newbies to add to cart (um immediately). This non-clumping, nourishing mascara might not have been on our radar, but you best bet we’re going to give it a go now!
Key features:
- Sensitive eye-friendly
- Enriched with nourishing castor oil
- Non-clumping
Available at:
- $19.49 (usually $25.99) from Adore Beauty
- $16.49 (usually $32.99) from Priceline
- $27.99 (usually $32.99) from Chemist Warehouse
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Dark Circles
If you’ve not tried this concealer, now is your PSA. Touted as one of the top-purchased picks in the drugstore world and now with Bethenny’s backing, the cult-fave is here to nourish and well, conceal.
Key features:
- Cult-favourite
- Sponge applicator
- Infused with goji berry and haloxyl
Available at:
- $22.99 from Adore Beauty
- $22.99 from Priceline
- $11.49 (usually $22.99) from Chemist Warehouse
Naked Sundays CabanaGlow™ SPF50 Mineral
Yep, Bethenny is a huge fan of the Aussie brand Naked Sundays, telling Byrdie that they’re a must for spring, with an easy-to-blend formula that works for everything from cheeks to a sheer wash of colour and we’ve got to agree. The effortless range is a serious must.
Key features:
- Skin care infused formula
- SPF 50+
- Complete face from the one range
Available at:
- Mini set: $87.50 (usually $125) from Naked Sundays
L’Oréal Paris Plump Ambition Hyaluron Lip Oil
Next up on the list of L’Oréal faves we’ve got these two lip-plumping, ultra-glossy lip oils in shades ‘Worth It’ and ‘Cherry Cherie’. Enriched with hyaluronic acid, they’re going to not only look good but leave your lips feeling good too.
Key features:
- Hyaluronic acid enriched
- Plumping formula
- Glossy finish
Available at:
- $14.99 (usually $29.99) from Priceline
- $24.99 (usually $29.99) from Chemist Warehouse
Fragrance favourites:
Salt & Stone Body Mist Santal & Vetiver Fragrance
A hair and body mist is one of those products that we just don’t reach for. But now that we know Bethenny approves this santal-scented mist we’re on board (yes, it’s that easy to win us over). Formulated with ultra-nourishing ingredients, you’re not just getting a signature scent but also a moisturising experience.
Key features:
- Elevated body mist
- Enriched with moisturising glycerin and red algae
- Iconic santal scented
Available at:
- $77 from Sephora
By Rosie Jane Leila Lou Eau De Parfum
If you’re into clean beauty, specifically fragrances, then By Rosie Jane is for you. The vegan formulation is surely going to become your signature scent, with notes of fields of flowers, pear, jasmine and even freshly-cut grass. Plus, you get to know that your scent matches Bethenny’s.
Key features:
- Environmentally conscious
- Long list of ‘withouts’
- Fresh and floral fragrance
Available at:
- $138 from Sephora
Body care favourites:
Palmer’s Coconut Oil Formula Body Oil
Key features:
- Antioxidant-rich formula
- Non-greasy
- 48 hour formula
Available at:
- $14.09 from Priceline
- $10.99 (usually $12.99) from Chemist Warehouse
Jergens Natural Glow Instant Sun Sunless Tanning Mousse
We love a tan in a can, and we love Jergens. So, to find out Bethenny does too has made our day and given us an all knew product to add to cart. Faux glow? Absolutely.
Key features:
- Advanced color complex design
- Lightweight airy mousse
- Dries in 60 seconds
Available at:
- $33.85 from iHerb
Main Image Credit: @bethennyfrankel
What are your current beauty faves? Have you tried any of Bethenny Frankel’s beauty faves?
I haven’t tried any of her favourites products but she’s probably the only celebrity that I find to be brutally honest with her opinions.
And I like that about her!
Yes honesty is good
I’ve tried the Maybelline concealer which is good but the sponge tip gets saturated very quickly
Oh thats not great but I suppose one can get past that
Yes very unhygenic
And such a waste of product too!
I haven’t tried any of the above.
No all new to me too.
I got a free sample of Elemis night cream once & it was divine.
That sounds good
I haven’t tried any of these products, but I also love mineral sunscreen & cleansing balm.
Some lovely products to use
Interesting mix of products
It sure is an interesting mix, very varied. I like them
These products really seem to work for her.
Elemis’ balm to oil sounds intriguing
I’ve used some of those products.
I like the look of the IT Cosmetics Confidence In Your Beauty Sleep Serum but is quite expensive. Not in the market quite yet for Serum.
Yes I would love to try that one.
I like the sound of the Charlotte Tilbury Magic Vanish. I have only tried one of these products being the Palmer’s Coconut Oil. It smelt delicious but upon further inspection of the ingredients it was mainly olive oil.
Lots of brands and products here that I haven’t seen or heard of before.
I do really like watching her. She seems quite realistic and a bit older so nice to see what it looks like in real life.
An interesting range of recommendations, but since I don’t t know this woman I’m not sure I’d pay any attention to them.
I haven’t tried any.
I dont think I have either and also do not know this lady.
I’d love to try that L’Oréal Paris Paradise Big Deal Mascara
Haven’t heard of the IT Cosmetics serum before.
I don’t know who she is, so it’s hard to really care about her recommendations.
I love naked Sundays, great customer service
Minus the tan product, these are good suggestions. No idea who this woman is.
I wonder if Naked Sunday’s passes the SPF50 test