What would Snapchat be without its wild and occasionally bonkers lenses? Here are five favorites. Find them by tapping the search icon on the upper left and typing in the name of the Lens.
1. Crying by Snapchat
The look: How we all feel when we have the Sunday scaries
Great for: Expressing inner angst
Try this: Smiling—it’ll only make you look more distraught!
2. Avatar by Snapchat
The look: Your digital alter ego
Great for: Cosplaying as your favorite videogame character
Try this: Tap the photo library icon on the right to add Avatar faces onto photos you’ve already taken.
3. Shook by Snapchat
The look: That face you make when life elicits surprise, fascination...and maybe a little fear
Great for: Unsettling your loved ones
Try this: Use your mouth to create the perfect subtext to your Shook face: smile for good gossip, frown for disgust, or open wide for unhinged delight.
4. Whack A Mole by Pradeepa Anandhi
The look: Whack AR critters that pop up on your sidewalk, in your living room, or wherever your adventures take you.
Great for: Boosting your reflexes
Try this: Play Whack A Mole on your afternoon walk to spice up the scenery and distract from your step count.
5. Balloon Words by Michael French
The look: Augmented reality balloons spell out whatever you want, wherever you want.
Great for: Birthday wishes, prom proposals, whatever you like!
Try this: Tap the Popular button to save time by spelling out entire phrases all at once.