Primed for Every Season: Your Seasonal Skin Strategy
Introduction: Primed for Every Season: Your Seasonal Skin Strategy
Just like your wardrobe shifts from linen dresses to cashmere coats, your complexion needs evolve with the seasons. And while you're already rotating your fragrances and pulling out your chicest boots, your primer deserves the same seasonal switch-up.
Why? Because flawless makeup starts with skin that’s properly prepped—and that looks different when it’s 32 degrees and dewy vs. frostbitten and parched. From mattifying magic to hydration heroes, here’s how to prime like an insider all year round.
Summer Skin: Light, Fresh, and Long-Wearing
Shine Control, Elevated
Heat and humidity can turn any glow into a full-on grease scene. The Auto Pilot Matte and Pore Minimizer Primer steps in like a well-timed breeze. A refined blend of advanced silicones blurs pores and controls shine with a soft-focus finish that stays breathable—never chalky.
Ingredient Breakdown: Advanced Silicones – Smooth the skin’s surface, minimise the look of pores and absorb excess oil for a matte finish that lasts.
Insider Tip: Focus your application on the T-zone and layer under lightweight foundation for all-day longevity.
A Hydrated Glow (No Sweat Required)
Want radiance that reads 'effortless' rather than 'overheated'? The Auto Pilot Radiance Boosting Primer delivers hydration with Erythritol and antioxidant Vitamin E—leaving your skin looking luminous without veering into shiny territory.
Ingredient Breakdown: Erythritol – A natural sugar alcohol that helps draw and hold moisture in the skin. Vitamin E – A powerful antioxidant that helps protect skin from free radicals while nourishing and softening.
Insider Tip: Mix a drop into your foundation to sheer it out and give it that sunlit sheen.
Bronzed, Not Baked
Our Auto Pilot Bronzing Primer adds a natural tint with skin-loving ingredients like Algae Extract and Sorbitol—no sun damage required. Think of it as your faux-glow filter in a bottle.
Ingredient Breakdown: Algae Extract – Rich in nutrients to help hydrate and rejuvenate. Sorbitol – A plant-derived humectant that helps lock in moisture and keep skin feeling soft.
Insider Tip: Wear alone for a radiant no-makeup-makeup day or under foundation to warm up winter skin.
Winter Skin: Nourished, Bright, and Protected
Deep Hydration with Skin-Caring Actives
Cold air and central heating pull hydration from the skin—enter the Auto Pilot Black Truffle Primer and Skin Energizer. Hydrating ingredients like squalane and glycerin ensure your skin stays moisturized throughout the day, creating the perfect base for long-lasting, smooth foundation application.
Ingredient Breakdown: Infused with nourishing plant extracts, including the prized black truffle, this primer works to improve skin elasticity, reduce the appearance of fine lines, and boost overall radiance.
Insider Tip: Let it sink in for 30 seconds before makeup to lock in its full hydrating potential.
Brighten Dull Complexions
Less sunlight can mean more dullness, but the Auto Pilot Brightening Skin Primer is here to fake eight hours of sleep and a ski-lodge facial in one. With Vitamin E and Erythritol, it nourishes while reviving lacklustre winter skin.
Ingredient Breakdown: Erythritol – Helps retain moisture and maintain suppleness. Vitamin E – Protects and nurtures the skin while encouraging a radiant finish.
Insider Tip: Use under foundation or even on its own over skincare for a low-maintenance, high-impact glow.
Your All-Rounder, All-Year Hero
The original icon for a reason: the Auto Pilot Pre-Foundation Skin Primer works year-round to calm, smooth, and hydrate. Chamomile and Yarrow Extract soothe sensitivity while Vitamin E keeps the skin nourished. Consider it your skin's reliable best friend—steady, smoothing, and always in style.
Ingredient Breakdown: Chamomile Extract – Calms and soothes sensitive or irritated skin. Yarrow Extract – Helps refine skin texture and promotes healing. Vitamin E – Boosts moisture levels and protects the skin from external stressors.
Insider Tip: Layer under targeted primers for the ultimate personalised prep.
Your Lips Deserve Love, Too!
Don’t stop at skin—winter lips need just as much attention. Enter Auto Pilot Lip Service, our rich, skin-caring balm-gloss hybrid infused with Shea Butter, Jojoba Oil and Vitamin E. It cushions lips in hydration while creating a soft shine that feels elegant, not sticky.
Ingredient Breakdown: Shea Butter – Deeply nourishes and conditions dry lips. Jojoba Oil – Mimics skin's natural oils to balance and hydrate. Vitamin E – Smooths and shields lips from environmental stress.
Insider Tip: Layer under lipstick as a primer or dab on top for a moisturised, plumped finish.
Where Skin Meets Season
With the right prep, your skin can be as adaptable—and elevated—as your wardrobe. From summer’s sheer glow to winter’s rich hydration, Napoleon Perdis primers are designed to move with you through every season, every mood, every glam moment. Your skin, your season—always in prime condition.
YOUR PRIMER QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
If you're curious about how primer can elevate your routine, these FAQs will guide you through choosing and using the perfect product for your skin.
What is makeup primer?
A makeup primer is a lightweight cream that is applied to provide a base for foundation makeup. It is typically applied before foundation and is designed to smooth and hydrate the skin, enhance makeup longevity, and target specific skin concerns to give a flawless makeup finish.
Is makeup primer necessary?
While a makeup primer is not essential, it significantly improves how your makeup looks and lasts throughout the day.
How do you apply makeup primer?
Apply a small amount of makeup primer to clean moisturised skin. Allow it to absorb before applying foundation. You can also use primer as a hydrating, stand-alone moisturiser.
What is the difference between primer and foundation?
Primer makeup prepares and smooths the skin, whereas foundation provides coverage and helps even out skin tone.
Are Napoleon Perdis primers cruelty-free and suitable for sensitive skin?
Napoleon Perdis primers, such as the Auto Pilot Matte and Pore Minimizer Primer, are cruelty-free. Their formulas include soothing natural extracts like chamomile, making them gentle and suitable for sensitive skin, while providing hydration and strengthening the skin’s barrier.
Can Napoleon Perdis primers be mixed or customized?
Yes! You can mix Auto Pilot Pre-Foundation Skin Primer with bronzer or highlighting powders to create a bronzing, luminous primer or a glow-boosting body lotion. Primers can also be applied on the high points of the face for targeted radiance, or used as a base for lips.
How do I use Napoleon Perdis primer for best results?
Apply a thin layer of Napoleon Perdis primer directly to clean skin or after moisturizing if you have dry skin. Follow with your choice of foundation. You can also use a foundation brush for a super-smooth application and target areas with concerns, buffing a little extra product where needed
What is the Napoleon Perdis Auto Pilot Pre-Foundation Skin Primer and who is it for?
The Auto Pilot Pre-Foundation Skin Primer is a cult-favorite primer designed to create a flawless canvas for your makeup. Infused with Chamomile Extract, Yarrow Extract, and Vitamin E, it nourishes, smooths, and hydrates the skin. Suitable for all skin types and tones, it's loved by makeup artists and beauty enthusiasts for its skin-enhancing benefits.
What are the benefits of using Napoleon Perdis Matte and Pore Minimizer Primer?
This primer helps control shine, reduce oil, and minimize the appearance of pores for a smooth, matte finish. It can be worn alone for a natural look or under makeup to extend wear. It also helps even out skin tone and conceals redness—ideal for oily and combination skin types.



