GET TO KNOW PJ
I’m PJ Middleton, founder of PEEJ pr. Originally from North Carolina, I’ve called New York home for the past four years. Nothing brings me more joy than time with my mama, a morning matcha, and a mat pilates class.
Q: WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ANFISA SKIN PRODUCT?
PJ: I’m an ÂN-GLOSS girlie for life. The original treatment is my go-to for that subtle no-makeup, makeup look, and I always swipe it on before bed so I wake up with the perfect pout.
Q: TOP THREE RIDE-OR-DIE SKINCARE PRODUCTS?
PJ:
- LILIS Instant Peel — I have psoriasis, and using this once a week completely changed my confidence in my skin. Makes me emotional!
- SIV Biome Balancing Serum — my complexion can be really acne-prone and reactive, but this has soothed the inflammation and helps prevent scarring. A little goes a long way!
- The Activist Manuka Honey Mask — if I’m ever stranded on an island, this is the first thing I'm packing (closely followed by The Artist’s Way)
Q: FAVORITE WELLNESS RITUAL OR DAILY HABIT?
PJ: Daily affirmations! I word-vomit whatever comes to mind into my Notes app to ground myself and set the tone for the morning. That, and getting in 100 grams of protein — balance!
Q: HOW DO YOU INCORPORATE ANFISA SKIN INTO YOUR ROUTINE?
PJ: I love using ÂN-BALM for gua sha or as the finishing touch on a date-night décolleté.
Q: ANY UNCONVENTIONAL BEAUTY SECRETS YOU SWEAR BY?
PJ: Always apply eye cream with your ring finger — and never too close to the lash line. I heard Morgan Stewart say it years ago and have never wavered!
Q: HOW DO YOU STAY UP-TO-DATE ON NEW PRODUCTS, BRANDS, AND TREATMENTS?
PJ: I take my cues from the girlies on socials. My holy trinity: Anna Porte, Elizabeth Grace Hand, and Pia Mance. If they said the sky was purple, I’d nod and say, “absolutely!”
Q: ANY LIFE-CHANGING BEAUTY TREATMENTS WE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT?
PJ: For me, the most life-changing ritual has been making movement non-negotiable. A daily sweat keeps my skin clearer, my energy higher, and my confidence more lasting than any one-off fix. Don’t get me wrong — a facial, laser, or sauna session will always do the trick — but nothing compares to the ongoing glow that comes from moving your body.
Q: DO YOU HAVE ANY ADVICE FOR STARTING OUT IN YOUR CAREER?
PJ: Just do it. I know it’s cheesy, but it’s true. Trust your gut, put yourself out there, and never be afraid to test things. I always say: throw spaghetti at the wall and see what sticks!
Q: WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO START YOUR OWN BUSINESS?
PJ: My grandpa. He was an entrepreneur, and I feel so lucky to follow in his footsteps. He always said, if you’re going to do something, be the best at it — I carry that with me every day building PEEJ pr. I still pinch myself that I get to wake up and do what I love, working with some of the most inspiring brands in the industry.
Q: GO-TO LIP COMBO AT THE MOMENT?
PJ: Right now I’m loving Spice Cake for fall. It’s the perfect your-lips-but-better color. Paired with the Fara Homidi lip pencil in Doux, it takes me from errands to events with zero effort.
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