A Politifact investigation found no evidence that Sephora made corporate donations to President-elect Trump’s 2024 campaign, despite viral social media claims. The company confirmed it does not make corporate political donations, in alignment with federal rules.

Sephora issued a statement clarifying that it does not engage in corporate donations to political candidates, countering viral social media claims linking the company to contributions for Trump's campaign. The company emphasized that it does not use corporate funds for political contributions, reinforcing its commitment to creating an inclusive and welcoming shopping environment.

Sephora Canada published an anti-modern slavery report detailing comprehensive measures to prevent forced and child labour in its operations and supply chains. The report outlines strict supplier codes, binding contractual clauses, regular audits, and remediation processes to ensure ethical practices among suppliers.

On September 28, 2023, UFCW 1518 filed an Unfair Labour Practice complaint with the BC Labour Relations Board against Sephora at its Kamloops store in Canada. The complaint alleges that Sephora management threatened unionized workers and compromised wage fairness, prompting demands for better wage improvements, health benefits, and treatment of employees.

In response to union demands at its Kamloops store, Sephora has implemented a new, worker-friendly bag check policy that ensures employees are paid for the entire duration of bag checks. This change marks a positive shift in labor practices and sets a beneficial precedent for worker rights across Canada.

On August 24, 2022, Sephora reached a settlement with the California Attorney General after allegations that it violated the California Consumer Privacy Act by failing to disclose and remedy the sale of consumer personal data, marking a significant regulatory enforcement action.

Sephora settled a class action lawsuit addressing allegations of violating the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act by collecting biometric data from its Virtual Artist Kiosk without proper consent, leading to a settlement in December 2020.

Sephora outlines its commitment to ethical supply chain management in compliance with the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act of 2010. The company provides training for employees responsible for supply chain management, enforces a Supplier’s Code of Conduct, and establishes protocols to address potential human trafficking and forced labor issues.