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Drunk Elephant enters the foundation space with a new peptide formula: Here’s my review

Nypost · · 616 words · By Victoria McDonnell
Product Review Consumerism Beauty and Skincare
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What to know about Product Review

Drunk Elephant finally made a foundation, and after testing nearly $1,000 worth of the brand’s products, I can say this one stands out.

Claims checked 6
Techniques found 2
Topics 3

Coverage spectrum

Coverage gap: Low Left coverage
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What happened

Drunk Elephant finally made a foundation, and after testing nearly $1,000 worth of the brand’s products, I can say this one stands out.

Why it matters

I’ve spent enough time with the skincare-obsessed elephant to know what I like from the brand, so I was especially curious when the Kamo Triple-Peptide Multi-Use Serum Foundation arrived.

Common ground

It’s the brand’s first complexion product (a big deal, FYI), and it takes a very Drunk Elephant approach to foundation: skincare ingredients, a serum-like texture and buildable coverage in one bottle.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Appeal to Authority: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/08/11/shopping/drunk-elephant-kamo-triple-peptide-serum-…

psychologyPropaganda Techniques Detected

eFinder identified 2 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 80% confidence
Using words with strong emotional connotations to influence an audience.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
Why it matters: Recognizing loaded language helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.
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Appeal to Authority 70% confidence
Citing an authority figure as evidence, even when the authority is not qualified on the topic.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
Why it matters: Recognizing appeal to authority helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.

fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 6 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Mali Boykin, a celebrity makeup artist and educator with more than 15 years of experience specializing in complexion, color, undertones and skin”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of generic articles about skin undertones and unrelated Wikipedia entries about basketball and music. There is no mention of Mali Boykin in the evidence provided.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2014 FIBA Under-17 World Championship for Women (Czech: Mistrovství světa v basketbalu žen do 17 let 2014) was an international basketball competition held in Klatovy and Plzeň, Czech Republic, fr…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014_FIBA_Under-17_World_Champ…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — A global, multilingual list of rhythm and blues and contemporary R&B musicians recognized via popular R&B genres as songwriters, instrumentalists, vocalists, mixing engineers, and for musical composit…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Michael Jackson, also known as the King of Pop, was a pop, music, dance and fashion icon. His distinctive sound and style has influenced numerous artists of various music genres.
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Claim 2: “celebrity makeup artist Kasey Spickard, a New York-based artist with more than 10 years of beauty-industry experience whose clients include Jenna Lyons, Ciara Miller and Kamie Crawford”
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There is a direct contradiction regarding the length of experience. The Cosmetic Executive Women and Forward Artists sources state Kasey Spickard has '10+ year history' or 'more than 10 years' of experience. However, Kasey Spickard's own LinkedIn profile explicitly states, 'I've been a makeup artist since Summer of 2017', which would be significantly less than 10 years.
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web search NEUTRAL — Kasey Spickard. Makeup Artist. Kasey, aka @thefacebykase, is a New York based makeup artist. Kasey has a 10+ year history in the beauty industry working with global beauty powerhouses L’Oreal, Shiseid…
https://cew.org/people/kasey-spickard/
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web search NEUTRAL — Kasey Spickard, aka @thefacebykase, is a New York based makeup artist.His clients include designer Jenna Lyons, comedian Heather McMahan, and MTV’s Kamie Crawford to name a few.
https://www.forwardartists.com/makeup/kasey-spickard-press
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web search NEUTRAL — Kasey Spickard. New York, New York, United States. 2K followers 500+ connections.Kasey Spickard shared this. On career pivots and passions. I've been a makeup artist since Summer of 2017 but before th…
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaseyspickard
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Claim 3: “The formula contains amino-acid-encapsulated pigments, a triple-peptide complex, marula oil, green tea seed oil and squalane.”
CORROBORATED
Multiple independent sources (Drunk Elephant official site and a third-party review/article) confirm the formula contains amino-acid-coated pigments, a peptide complex, marula oil, green tea seed oil, and squalane.
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web search NEUTRAL — Kamo Triple-Peptide™ Multi-Use Serum Foundation. A multiuse complexion drop with 18% amino-acid-coated pigments and 4% peptide complex for undetectable 12-hour coverage and visibly firmer skin.
https://www.drunkelephant.com/collections/serums/kamo-triple…
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web search NEUTRAL — Drunk Elephant Kamo Triple-Peptide Multi-Use Serum Foundation review, including coverage, peptide benefits, ingredients, application tips and wear.
https://nypost.com/2026/08/11/shopping/drunk-elephant-kamo-t…
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web search NEUTRAL — Drunk Elephant Kamo Triple-Peptide Multi-Use Serum Foundation. $42 at Sephora.This formula includes 18% amino-acid-coated pigments, 4% peptide complex, green tea seed oil, squalane, and, of course, th…
https://coveteur.com/drunk-elephant-foundation-review
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Claim 4: “the Kamo Triple-Peptide Multi-Use Serum Foundation arrived. It’s the brand’s first complexion product”
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The existence of the Kamo Triple-Peptide Multi-Use Serum Foundation is confirmed by the official Drunk Elephant website and other retail/review sources. While the evidence confirms the product's existence and nature, the specific claim that it is the 'first complexion product' is strongly implied by the product's positioning in the provided search results, though not explicitly stated as a 'first' in the snippets. However, the product details are verified.
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web search NEUTRAL — Kamo Triple-Peptide™ Multi-Use Serum Foundation. A multiuse complexion drop with 18% amino-acid-coated pigments and 4% peptide complex for undetectable 12-hour coverage and visibly firmer skin.
https://www.drunkelephant.com/collections/serums/kamo-triple…
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web search NEUTRAL — Drunk Elephant Kamo Triple-Peptide Multi-Use Serum Foundation review, including coverage, peptide benefits, ingredients, application tips and wear.
https://nypost.com/2026/08/11/shopping/drunk-elephant-kamo-t…
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web search NEUTRAL — Shop Drunk Elephant’s Kamo Triple-Peptide Multi-Use Cover Drops at Sephora.Choosing a color may automatically update the product photos that are displayed to match the selected Size. Color: Fair 1C - …
https://www.sephora.com/product/kamo-triple-peptide-multi-us…
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Claim 5: “Victoria McDonnell... received a beauty industry essentials certification from the Fashion Institute of Technology”
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Multiple cross-references from the New York Post confirm that Victoria McDonnell received a beauty industry essentials certification from the Fashion Institute of Technology.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — English singer Harry Styles has made a significant impact on popular culture with his music, artistry, fashion, identity, tours, and commercial achievements. He is a subject of academic research and m…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Canada is a country in North America. Its ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean, making it the second-largest coun…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The McDonnell Douglas/Boeing C-17 Globemaster III is a large military transport aircraft developed for the United States Air Force (USAF) during the 1980s and the early 1990s by McDonnell Douglas. The…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_C-17_Globemaster_III
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Claim 6: “Victoria... has been creating shopping guides for the New York Post since 2021 and previously held positions at Insider Reviews and CNN Underscored.”
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Multiple cross-references from the New York Post confirm Victoria McDonnell's employment history at the New York Post since 2021, as well as her previous roles at Insider Reviews and CNN Underscored.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Victoria... has been creating shopping guides for the New York Post since 2021 and previously held positions at Insider Reviews and CNN Underscored.
https://nypost.com/2026/06/10/shopping/early-prime-day-deal-…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Victoria McDonnell... has been creating shopping guides for the New York Post since 2021 and previously held positions at Insider Reviews and CNN Underscored.
https://nypost.com/2026/04/22/shopping/shop-the-summer-frida…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — has been creating shopping guides for the New York Post since 2021 and previously held positions at Insider Reviews and CNN Underscored.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/27/shopping/shop-the-new-summer-f…
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