Sephora sued for misleading consumers over 'clean beauty' programme

By Sarah Parsons | Published: 24-Nov-2022
Regulatory Marketing

The beauty retail giant's Clean At Sephora scheme has been accused of marketing products that use synthetic and potentially irritating ingredients

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Sephora is being sued in the US over claims that its 'clean beauty' programme is deceiving consumers. 

The LVMH-owned retailer has been accused of falsely advertising products under its 'Clean at Sephora' seal. 

According to the lawsuit filed by consumer Lindsey Finster, "a significant

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