Bethenny Frankel, a former The Real Housewives of New York cast member, took to Instagram to praise Ariana Grande for her beauty brand, rem beauty. Bethenny was an on-and-off presence on RHONYfirst joining the original cast in 2008, leaving in 2011, returning in 2015, and departing again in 2019. Before RHONYshe was a contestant on The Apprentice: Martha Stewart in 2005, coming in second place to entrepreneur and motivational speaker Dawna Stone.
Since then, Bethenny has appeared in other reality shows like Shark Tank, Bethenny Getting Married? (later changed to Bethenny Ever After), and Skating with the Stars. Throughout her reality career, her point-blank (and sometimes ruthless) opinions as well as her business savvy catapulted her into one of the most recognizable and popular Housewives. Though she’s no longer a cast member, many RHONY fans are still eager to get Bethenny’s opinions on different topics.
During a video she posted to Instagram, Bethenny labeled rem beauty “the best celebrity beauty brand yet.” The SkinnyGirl Brand CEO posted the video to review some of Grande’s products and let viewers know what she thought of them. Since Bethenny is known for her bluntness, fans flock to her makeup reviews to hear what the businesswoman has to say based on her personal experience. Bethenny tested primer, concealer, highlighter, and eye shadow and approves of all of them, saying, “Ariana Grande’s makeup line is NOT a name slap.” Fans of RHONY know that her statements are high praise since she is known for her tough criticism and harsh opinions. The RHONY star even said that she was “shocked” by the level of quality and applauded the ease and layout of the rem website.
Grande’s rem beauty is far from the first celebrity makeup brand Bethenny has reviewed, but her extremely high praise does make it stand out. Previous videos include Bethenny rating brands like Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez, Fenty Beauty by Rihanna, and SKKN by Kim Kardashian. While there were aspects that Bethenny liked for all of these celeb beauty brands, she also pointed out some of their flaws regarding coverage, color, and packaging. She even went so far as to say that she didn’t think the SKKN products were worth the money being charged. In addition, former RHONY cast member Bethenny doesn’t only review celebrities’ products and often details her favorite drugstore makeup product finds.
By showing that she isn’t afraid to give a negative review of big-name celebrity brands, Bethenny has gained a following on her Instagram of fans who look forward to her honesty and candid opinions. Including makeup reviews of affordable brands like Neutrogena and L ‘Oreal appeals to many, because many of The Real Housewives of New York viewers don’t want to spend $75 on eye cream or $40 on bronzer. Getting to hear subjective feedback from the powerhouse businesswoman on popular products allows fans to take any critiques about a brand into account before shelling out the cash on a product that might not be worth it.
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