I’ve long been a fan of Drunk Elephant’s skincare products.

From the brand’s eye cream to jelly cleanser, all have held a place of pride on my skincare shelf.

That’s why I was excited when the brand entered the makeup category, releasing its first-ever complexion product.

The Kamo Triple-Peptide Cover Drops, which blend makeup with skincare, provide a full-coverage formula that works on every skin type.

The brand has had a significant rebrand lately, including an Instagram overhaul with more toned-down colors coating the feed. The brand’s intention is to appeal to an older demographic and make it clear to shoppers that they’re not a brand just for tweens. 

This specific launch is aimed at women who don’t wear makeup regularly.  “This product is perfect for someone like me, who never wore foundation,” says Drunk Elephant founder Tiffany Masterson. “I’m 57 now, and my skin is not the same as it was in my 40s. I mix this with my drops and it’s a perfect amount of coverage that covers what I need but still looks like skin.”

Many shoppers have taken to  Reddit to share just how much they love this foundation, with many saying it blends well and that a little goes a long way. 

“Got two shades of the DE and can’t decide which I like more,” says one Redditor. “ I don’t have oily skin but my car’s air conditioner quit working when it was 92 [degrees] and it stayed on for a two-hour car ride in bright sunlight and heat!”

Of course, I had to get my hands on a bottle for a test.

After getting my hands on the foundation last month, I’ve ditched the luxury foundation that I’ve been wearing for two years. Here’s why:

The best part about Drunk Elephant’s complexion formula is that it’s buildable. But unlike a lot of brands that claim buildable coverage, this one delivers. I could use it by itself and, depending on whether I wanted more of a natural or blended full coverage, mix it in with the brand’s Protini Polypeptide Firming Refillable Moisturizer.

There are 25 shades total, and I picked two (13N and 12W), which made it easy for me to use this formula from summer to early fall. (My tan faded quickly, and it was important for me to have a foundation that transitioned with my skin tone.)

The formula consists of 18% amino-acid-coated pigments with a 4% peptide complex, plus marula oil, green tea seed oil and squalane to nourish and moisturize. What you get is basically a product that stays on all day long and doesn’t crease across the lines on your face. It’s easy to blend, and unlike some formulas I’ve used, it doesn’t dry my skin out — even if I use it by itself.

Since I’m looking for subtle coverage, I also use the lighter shade as a concealer and spot corrector; it easily hides under-eye circles and dark spots while leaving my skin feeling plump and dewy.

Is Drunk Elephant’s new makeup formula worth it?

After getting my hands on the foundation last month, I’ve ditched the luxury foundation that I’ve been wearing for two years

As someone whose makeup routine consists of only three steps — foundation, blush and mascara — having the right face products is key, and foundation is not something I skimp on. That’s why the Kamo Triple-Peptide Cover Drops is one of my favorite makeup products right now. It blends easily, offers buildable coverage and comes in 25 inclusive shades so you can find the perfect shade match. Plus, it’s far more budget-friendly than any other foundation I’ve used that offers similar coverage.

It’s easy, it looks good and it still feels like skincare, which is pretty much everything anyone could want from a makeup product.

This article was written by Nishka Dhawan, Commerce Reporter for the New York Post. Nishka reports on the latest tech launches, innovations and trends to separate the best new products from the “AI slop.” Taking the latest technology for a spin, Nishka tests home appliances and tech products that actually improve your life, from vacuums to headphones to gaming gadgets and more – all while finding the best deals and lowest prices. Before joining The Post in 2026, her work appeared in Rolling Stone, ABC, NBC Select, Reviewed and Digital Trends.