These Snapchat Filters Are Under Fire For Whitewashing Users' Skin

After getting slammed for a Bob Marley filter some said was a form of blackface, Snapchat is under fire again, this time for filters that some are saying whitewashes users' skin tones. 

The majorly popular "beautify" and flower crown filters are being questioned by tons of people on Twitter who say they are skin lightening features. 

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Admittedly, the flower crown filter puts a light haze over everything in the picture, not just skin tone. However, the "beautifying" feature lightens skin, slims the face, widens eyes, and even blurs off freckles along with blemishes. Many users are slamming this filter especially, implying it's also is a form of body shaming. 

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Snapchat has not yet responded to Seventeen.com's request for comment. 

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