Snapchat raises eyebrows with Women's Day filter that lightens Frida Kahlo's skin

Three custom filters in honor of International Women's Day drew criticism for notably lightening users' skin and adding a full face of makeup to Marie Curie

Snapchat is celebrating Mexican artist Frida Kahlo on International Women's Day with a filter that lightens the skin of users.

Snapchat debuted three custom filters for the day, which is being marked in the United States with protests and strikes. The filters allows users to take self-portraits as Kahlo, civil rights activist Rosa Parks, or scientist Marie Curie.