Glam Guide

No matter where you are in your makeup journey, Glam Theory Cosmetics has a brush set tailored to your needs. Whether you're a beginner wanting a simple, quick routine, a mature beauty looking for seamless blending, or a pro makeup artist in need of precision tools, there’s a set that’s just right for you. Elevate your makeup routine with the perfect brush collection today!

Ever wondered why your makeup isn't blending as smoothly as it used to? Or why your skin is suddenly breaking out? The culprit could be your dirty makeup brushes! Over time, makeup residue, oil, and bacteria build up in your brushes, affecting both your skin and your makeup application. The good news? Keeping your brushes clean is easier than you think! Let us walk you through why regular cleaning is essential, how to do it properly, and why the Glam Theory Cosmetics Brush Balm is your new must-have for effortless deep cleaning. Say goodbye to clogged pores and streaky makeup—your brushes (and your skin) will thank you! Read on for the full guide to fresh, clean brushes!

Finding the right makeup brushes can be overwhelming! With so many options and styles on the market it can leave makeup beginners with many questions! Luckily Glam Theory Cosmetics has released a set to simplify that process and its super affordable too!! The brushes are designed and pieced together into this set by Makeup Artist and Educator @elizamadelinemakeup.  Basic Bundle - $98.00AUD At only $98.00AUD for 7 brushes that works out to $14.00AUD per brush! #bargain! So what's in it?!   A Foundation Brush 201 Buffer Brush- For quick and easy foundation application this synthetic buffer brush is your go to! Densely bound with a flat top your foundation will be so flawless your skin will look like silk!  @elizamadelinemakeup's Tips: When I need to be out the door in 5 minutes this brush makes things quick and easy! Pump foundation straight onto the brush and buff in circular motions onto the face.  . . A Powder Brush 001 Powder Brush - Tulip-shaped powder application brush, perfectly tapered to allow for versatility of use. Beautifully soft thanks to high quality natural fibres you will be able to create a flawless finish every time! @elizamadelinemakeup's Tips: This fluffy brush is used best to apply powders softly and evenly to the face. The tapered end of the brush makes bronzer application flawless!    A Blush/Bronzer/Contour Brush 002 Cheek Colour Brush - Perfectly shaped for your dusting colour on over your cheeks, the density of the brush allows of strong pigment payoff whilst the fluffy edges ensure the colour is equally dispersed and blended to create a gorgeous glow of colour on the face. @elizamadelinemakeup's Tips: Use to dust blush over the apples of your cheeks and then use the excess over the tip of your nose and lightly over the forehead to add colour and consistency to the face! Also doubles as a bronzer and contour brush!   A Highlighter Brush 003 Glow Brush - These super soft, tapered bristles will allow your highlight to hit a whole new level of glow. @elizamadelinemakeup's Tips: Love using this brush to apply my glow products to the face. First I apply to the highest points of my cheek bones and sweep up toward my temples. Then I dust lightly over the bridge of my nose, forehead and cupids bow for the ultimate glowy finish.   An Eyeshadow Application Brush  007 Pack and Blend - It's called 007 for a reason, this brush is you right hand man for eyeshadow application. This brush may be small but boy is it mighty! This brush knows how to pack, place and bring the most out of the pigment in your shadows whilst diffusing with its fluffy edges at the same time!  @elizamadelinemakeup's Tips: I CANNOT live without this brush! For the ultimate pigment pay off with your eyeshadow go straight in on a wet base with your eyeshadow and use the brush in a packing motion. The shadows will immediately have beautiful colour pay off and blend with ease!   A Eyeshadow Blending Brush 008 Diffuser Brush - Assembled with the mission to blend any edge in mind. The diffuser brush melts shadows together effortlessly. The tapered shape allows the brush to adapt to any eye shape, softening transitions for a flawless finish!  @elizamadelinemakeup's Tips: A flawless blend is every makeup queens mission and this brush gets it done every time. I always say, if your tools are correct they will do the job for you! Dab this brush very lightly into your bronzer and apply softly to the edges of your shadow for the ultimate blown out, smokey edge!   A Brow Brush 014 Brow Brush - Crafted with gorgeous pahmi hair, this brush will sculpt, shape and tame your gorgeous arches no matter what brow style you prefer!  @elizamadelinemakeup's Tips: When crafting the perfect brow, pressure is everything! A light hand and strokes will result in a softer brow whilst a heavier hand will create a structured brow. This brush also doubles as an eyeliner brush! BONUS!

The dreaded flashback, the ghostly horror story that can happen to anyone and I’m sure we have all experienced it ourselves at some point, myself included! So why does it happen and how can we stop it?

So you have an event coming up, you have been flicking through the gram and come across an image of a model at a beach shoot and love the dewy, bronzed glow she has. You’re getting your makeup done at 9am, the event starts at 12 and runs all day and night. You need staying power. But here is the thing, photoshoot makeup is applied completely differently to special occasion makeup. At a shoot makeup only needs to last max 30 minutes while they take the shots and a makeup artist is always behind the camera ready to touch up at any point. Also that glowy makeup in the picture your showing would not be set with powder, would probably involve some kind of vaseline or lip gloss on the skin for the ultimate glow/dewy effect and would slide right off within the hour. Keep this in mind when choosing the type of skin finish you want for your event. My trick to glowy skin that lasts all day is to still set the face with powder but use a great combo of glowy products both on top and underneath and to make sure the skin is super hydrated! This way you get the best of both worlds, longevity and glow ✨ Here are my current faves for a gorgeous glowy finish! 1. Weleda Skin Food Light $26.95 AUD   The glow starts with how you prep your skin. Using a super hydrating moisturiser under your makeup is a great way to boost your glow from within. I am a huge fan of the Weleda Skin Food. Their light version is great for events for those with normal to dry skin. If you find yourself to be super dry, you can even give the original Skin Food a go, it's quite heavy but if your skin can handle it, it gives you so much hydration! 2. Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter $65.00 AUD I am all about using a liquid glow product under foundation, and this has to be one of my favourites for creating that gorgeous glow from within. This product is really an all in one, it blurs, smooths and illuminates the skin with its wizardry. I have nothing else to say, just try it! (trust me!) To apply this product I recommend our 201 - Foundation Buffer Brush, the more you buff and work the product into the skin, the better the results! 3. Charlotte Tilbury Light Wonder Foundation $65.00 AUD If a youthful glow is what you are after then look no further. This medium to buildable coverage foundation is my holy grail for mature skin due to its ability to give whoever wears it a youthful glow stronger than a newborn. Don't be fooled however, this one isn't just for the well lived. I highly recommend this foundation to anyone wanting to enhance their natural glow! At the moment I have been loving the 203 - Angled Buffer to apply this foundation. It adapts beautifully to the contours of the face for a fast and flawless application. 4. MAC New Romance Blush $49.00 AUD OK, THIS BLUSH... I mean I have no words. The glow and disney princess like aura this blush gives my face is indescribable. It's amazing. I wear it everyday and could never leave the house without it on.  To apply blush effortlessly I use the 002- Cheek Colour Brush. The shape fits perfectly to the cheek, with ultra soft hairs to provide perfect distribution for a flawless finish. No harsh lines here! 5. Hourglass Radiant Bronze Light $74.00 Okay, so you want that bronzed glow that makes you look effortlessly sunkissed by the european sun? I got you covered. Not only is this bronzer a dream to apply, flawlessly blending across the skin. Its contains just the right amount of light reflecting particles to diffuse the skin and provide a gorgeous bronze glow. I also love using it on the eyes softly through the crease with the 008 - Diffuser Brush. 6. Dior Backstage Glow Face Palette $76.00   Let's talk powder highlighter. To make the high points of the face pop I love using the Dior Backstage Glow Face Palette. With 4 shades to choose from their something for every occasion, or do what I do and mix the shades together for a totally custom shade! I find this product doesn't sit on top of the skin like some other highlighters, giving a gorgeous glow from within! I use the 003 - Glow Brush to apply my highlighter. It effortlessly diffuses the product whilst being dense enough to apply with precision.  7. Morphe Luminous Setting Spray $24.00 AUD   Lastly to set the look and top it all off, you can't go past the Morphe Luminous Setting Spray. Not only is it super affordable and smells amazing, this spray will rehydrate your skin after powdering and give you a beautiful soft glow. 

Let us help you, we want to make your life easier and your brushes cleaner! By following the steps below, not only will your brushes look and feel cleaner they will also last longer! If you follow these steps your brushes will last a lifetime, ultimately saving you money! Now who doesn't like the sound of that.