When Bethenny Frankel walked in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Show earlier this year, she called it her “supermodel era”—a chapter defined less by perfection and more by confidence, playfulness, and balance. That mindset carried her straight to Paris this season, where she walked in the L’Oréal Paris fashion week show, Le Défilé 2025.
The backstage atmosphere was exactly as you’d imagine: camera crews everywhere, stylists buzzing, models crammed shoulder-to-shoulder under bright lights. But Bethenny, now a three-time runway veteran, treated it the same way she treats everything: with a mix of humor, gratitude, and honesty. “I’m not up there to be better than anyone,” she said after the show. "I’m up there to have fun and show women that being yourself and being confident is beautiful."
Part of that confidence came from preparation—not just choosing her look, but making sure her skin and hair could withstand travel, jet lag, and multiple days of glam. True to form, she didn’t overcomplicate things. Her runway routine was a mix of practical fixes, affordable drugstore heroes, and a few treatments that gave her skin that "lit from within" glow.
Ahead, shop the exact products Bethenny packed for Paris and why she swears by them. And if you want to round out your own carry-on like hers, check out her favorite supermodel snacks and a few travel essentials she swears by.
1. MCoBeauty Double-Sided Facial Wipes
Bethenny kept these in her bag for the long flight and backstage cleanup. One side cleanses while the other exfoliates, which made them especially useful for removing heavy makeup and keeping her skin fresh in transit.
2. Biossance Squalane + 5% Niacinamide Brightening Eye Serum
The cooling rollerball applicator helped reduce puffiness and kept her under-eyes hydrated—key for looking awake after an overnight flight.
3. Primally Pure Clarifying Serum
She reached for this whenever her skin felt stressed or breakout-prone. It hydrated and calmed blemishes without feeling heavy.
4. Neutrogena Stubborn Acne Spot Drying Lotion
Applied sparingly with a cotton swab, this was her emergency fix before showtime. It dried out a blemish quickly without irritating the rest of her skin.
5. L’Oréal Paris Midnight Eye Cream & Midnight Face Cream
These were her go-to moisturizers in Paris. She credits them with reviving her skin after days of glam and makeup removal, saying they “fed” her face when it needed it most.
6. L’Oréal Paris EverPure Glossing Shampoo & Conditioner
After her runway hairstyle was shellacked into place, only this duo could break through the buildup. The shampoo and conditioner hydrated her hair again, while this glossing lamination mask gave it extra repair and shine.
7. Ryvalia Collagen Deep Mask
Bethenny used these sheet masks both mid-flight and before the show to help restore hydration, and there was a noticeable glow. (Here's another great option she has also used in the past.)