A group of teenage girls has sparked outrage after a Sephora worker called them out for what appeared to be the use of dark make-up to do ‘blackface.’ The incident, which took place at a Sephora location inside the Prudential Center in Boston, was captured on video and shared on TikTok, quickly going viral.

The footage shows the girls covered in darker make-up shades, with a person confronting the group and criticizing their behavior as ‘incredibly offensive.’ It was reported that the original poster of the video claimed the girls were also walking around the store ‘making monkey noises.’

The video has prompted widespread condemnation, with outraged viewers describing the girls’ actions as ‘shameful’ and ‘disgusting,’ and calling for them to be banned from the store. Sephora has expressed extreme disappointment, stating that ‘under no circumstance is this type of behavior tolerated at Sephora.’

The adult chaperone accompanying the group was also confronted in the video, with the person expressing dismay at the situation and the offensive nature of the girls’ actions. The chaperone, however, seemingly dismissed the staffer and walked off.

University of Southern California athlete Temi Ojora, who witnessed the incident while visiting Boston for a track meet, shared the video. The individuals involved in the incident have not spoken out, leaving many questions unanswered about their motives and the products they were using.

The incident has sparked a conversation about the need for greater awareness and education around issues of racial sensitivity and the consequences of such offensive behavior. As the video continues to circulate, it serves as a reminder of the importance of fostering a more inclusive and respectful society.