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 sued for misleading consumers over 'clean beauty' programme

'Clean at Sephora' claims to be the highest standard in the industry

'Clean at Sephora' claims to be the highest standard in the industry

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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