An Instagram influencer, @arnakshi_kashyap, left netizens divided after sharing a unique skincare hack. 

In a viral video, she first posted a reel using a lubricant as a makeup primer, claiming it to be a perfect base due to its gentle formulation. 

 

As the post garnered a lot of questions and attention she posted another reel explaining why she thinks it's a good alternative to expensive primers. 

 

In her defense, she said that the product was a ‘perfect makeup base’ for people with sensitive skin, as it was primarily made for one of the most sensitive parts of one’s body.

What is a lubricant?

Now if you don't know what lubricants are. It is commonly during sexual activity, for comfort and ease. It can be water, silicone, or oil-based and is gentle on sensitive skin.

The unconventional trick sparked mixed reactions online, some supported her idea, pointing out that many lubricants are also moisturizers & others criticized it as bizarre and unnecessary.

Here are some fun comments people made on the reel:

"Girl you are starting a new trend by using lube as primer and I’m INFLUENCED for it"

"The primer looks nice but how will I explain this to my family? how to purchase it?"

"This generation is gone for a toss. Influencers are crazy"