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Fei Fei Sun—the ethereal Chinese model making her Vogue cover debut this month alongside eight of her fellow “Instagirls” friends—is a perfectly primed canvas when it comes to makeup. Each of her finely drawn features seems to invite bold gestures, whether it’s a sculptural, heavyweight brow; an electric–Kool-Aid lip; or an ultra-feminine cat eye, which she wore to cinematic effect at this year’s Met Gala. (Not coincidentally, Audrey Hepburn is a source of inspiration: “She was really glamorous. I especially love her in Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” says Sun.)
How to keep that canvas pristine? “It’s all about sun protection,” explains the porcelain-skinned 25-year-old, who has set down roots in New York. “I remember my mother reminding me to put on sunscreen every day when I was in middle school.” She still does: When off-duty, she wears little else on her face besides her go-to moisturizer (La Mer’s Oil Absorbing Lotion) and a trusted SPF (she likes La Roche-Posay’s creamy formulas).
It may sound simple, but with this month’s flurry of runway shows and makeup tests about to kick into high gear, cleansing becomes a several-times-a-day ritual for the model (to remove more dramatic color statements, like those aforementioned cat eyes, she uses Chanel’s Démaquillant Yeux Intense). At the end of each day, she follows a three-step process for her hair—washing first with conditioner to gently remove styling products that have built up on the surface, then shampooing, and ending with a mask to ensure a deep, nourishing clean. She also strives to maintain her health with a mix of yoga, running, and good-for-you food. “I swear by green vegetables and fruits,” Sun says. “My skin looks better, and I have more energy.” With the fashion marathon ahead, she’ll need it.
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