Cinema Secrets

Hollywood pro makeup secrets, since 1985.

Cinema Secrets was founded in 1985 in Burbank, California, by Hollywood makeup artist Maurice Stein. Created to supply professional products for film and TV artists, it's famous for its Professional Makeup Brush Cleaner, which lets artists clean brushes quickly between looks without rinsing.

Shop the Professional Brush Cleaner in several sizes and the Super Sealer Mattifying Spray. Cinema Secrets suits makeup artists and enthusiasts who want fast brush cleaning and long-lasting, set makeup. The brush cleaner is especially handy when you're switching between colours, and it dries quickly so you can keep working.

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Cinema Secrets

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About Cinema Secrets

Cinema Secrets was founded in 1985 by Maurice Stein, a Hollywood makeup artist who had worked in film and television. After stepping back from set work, he opened a store in Burbank to supply professional makeup products for artists, and it became a go-to spot for actors, models and makeup artists.

The company created products to solve real problems artists faced on set. Its Original Makeup Brush Cleaner was developed so artists could quickly clean brushes between clients without rinsing, and it became an industry staple. The brand celebrated 40 years in 2025.

Today Cinema Secrets makes brush cleaners in different sizes, along with setting sprays such as the Super Sealer Mattifying Spray, which helps makeup last through long days under lights.

For shoppers, pour a little brush cleaner into a shallow dish, swirl the brush tip, then wipe on a paper towel until clean. Brushes dry quickly and are ready to use again. Mist Super Sealer over finished makeup from arm's length to help it last. Wash brushes thoroughly with soap and water from time to time as well. Professional artists keep a bottle in every kit, and it's just as handy at home. A little product goes a long way.

Why shop Cinema Secrets

  • Fast, no-rinse professional brush cleaner
  • Super Sealer spray for long-lasting makeup
  • Hollywood pro heritage since 1985