40 Halloween Face Masks for COVID-19 That Double as Spooky (and Safe!) Costumes
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40 Halloween Face Masks for COVID-19 That Double as Spooky (and Safe!) Costumes
We’ve enjoyed a summer that looks almost normal, but it’s clear that the COVID-19 pandemic will still be with us for Halloween 2021. Although your blowout party is now a small gathering and trick-or-treating is even more complicated than before, we still have the chance make the most of All Hallows Eve.
One advantage this year—maybe the only one—is that cloth face masks make for excellent costumes while reducing the risk for COVID-19 transmission, combined with lots of hand-washing, social distancing, and receiving the vaccines, of course. Although it’s unclear when we’ll be able to stop masking up, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that all people in areas of high COVID-19 transmission, regardless of vaccination status, wear a mask in indoor public settings. So yes, it’s a good idea to incorporate a Halloween face mask into your final look!
Halloween costumes actually originated from the ancient Celtic tradition of dressing up to ward off wandering spirits on October 31—so this might be the only year when doctors and druids alike agree that your costume is necessary to keep you safe.
We’re still excited to celebrate in a new way, especially with so much potential in customized face masks. Whether you’re going for spooky, cutesy, funny, or somewhere in between, these affordable cloth masks (many of which also come in child sizes) will make this Halloween season fun and safe. Happy haunting!
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1) Iced Out Skull Face Mask
Textileequeen
etsy.com
$8.00
Based on Damien Hirst’s diamond-studded sculpture, this mask is a little creepy, a little silly, and, apparently, very breathable.
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2) Halloween Face Masks, 6-Pack
orientaltrading.com
$5.48
Ensure all of your Halloween guests are wearing face masks—or just have a near-endless supply of festive coverings—with this six-pack, which is machine-washable and great for all of October.
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3) Purple Spider Web Face Mask
MSFTLiving
etsy.com
$11.20
If you’re feeling more wicked than good this Halloween, you’ll love this mask, which will make you look like you know your way around a cauldron.
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4) Classic Horror Face Mask
stayscared
etsy.com
$12.00
Can’t decide which classic horror film to honor? Split the difference and celebrate them all with this monster movie-inspired print.
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5) Jack Skellington Mask
Paula Jaccard
redbubble.com
$10.00
Forget single-use masks; you’ll want to wear this one straight out of The Nightmare Before Christmas from October through December.
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6) Pumpkin Face Mask
PurpleSlugGlassArt
etsy.com
$14.00
We’re calling it now: This year’s best low-effort costume will be orange and black comfy clothes paired with this carved pumpkin face covering.
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7) Silence of the Lambs Mask
redbubble.com
$10.00
Celebrate 30 years of The Silence of the Lambs with this genius face covering inspired by the movie’s iconic poster. It puts the mask on its face or else it gets the hose again!
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8) Vistaprint Gryffindor Crest Face Mask
Vistaprint
www.vistaprint.com
$13.00
Channel your inner Harry Potter with this comfy, breathable face mask that features Gryffindor’s crest. (Not your house? There are options for Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin, too!)
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9) Funny Cow Face Mask
SpoofyGifts
etsy.com
$14.28
If the farm is more your speed this Halloween, this close-up of a cow’s snout is guaranteed to make trick-or-treaters laugh.
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10) Rhinestone Spiderweb Face Mask
Leg Avenue
amazon.com
$14.41
Who knew it was possible to make a spiderweb look so good? This mask is subtle, shiny, and easy to match with just about any costume.
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11) Sanderson Sister Mask
Sanderson
redbubble.com
$11.91
Sistaaaas! Fans of Disney’s 1993 classic Hocus Pocus would recognize that mouth anywhere—and now you can become Winifred Sanderson with this mask.
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12) Pumpkins Halloween Face Mask
TinkerTailorJoBunker
etsy.com
$11.37
Autumn isn’t just Halloween, so feel free to show off your festive side with this cute, low-key face mask. It’ll look great with any costume—or outfit, for that matter.
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13) Holographic Face Mask
CherryshopUS
etsy.com
$20.00
Too many Halloween costumes are all doom and gloom. Brighten things up with this sequined mask (and plenty of glittery makeup).
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14) Faux Leather Studded Face Mask
AvaReignCreations
etsy.com
$14.99
This studded accessory works just as well for a punk-rock look as a glam one. (And beyond October 31, it’ll help you stand out at the grocery store, too!)
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15) Sewn Mouth Killer Face Mask
spirithalloween.com
$5.99
Going scary this Halloween? Pull your supernatural serial killer look together with this face mask, which is guaranteed to stop trick-or-treaters in their tracks.
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16) Halloween Face Masks
Studio 10
amazon.com
$9.99
Pretty much anyone should be able to add these fun face masks to their October rotation—and they’ll look great whether you’re escorting your kids around the neighborhood or making a last-minute candy run.
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17) Pixar Cloth Face Masks, 4-Pack
shopdisney.com
$7.98
This one pack could be all you need to costume a family of four, with kid-friendly face masks that reference Up, Coco, and Toy Story.
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18) The Dolly Mask
redbubble.com
$11.45
Don a bleach-blonde wig, your most glam outfit, and, of course, some fingerless gloves to make this Dolly Parton mask shine—no singing required.
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19) Snake Print Face Mask
Findyourmask
etsy.com
$9.99
Slither around the neighborhood in this high-fashion covering that also doubles as a killer Halloween mask—no animals harmed.
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20) 80s Face Mask
BobaTeeShop
etsy.com
$49.99
Channel your inner Kelly Kapowski in this delightfully ‘80s face mask, which features a pattern not unlike the carpet of a bowling alley.
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21) Clueless Face Mask and Scrunchie
AmanitaDesignsShop
etsy.com
$10.01
Emulate style icon Cher Horowitz in this face mask that would, like, totally match her unforgettable yellow tartan outfit from Clueless.
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22) Tie Dye Iridescent Face Mask
CynababySwimwear
etsy.com
$13.20
Were those first shiny masks not wild enough for you? Then grab this three-layer showstopper, which would look at home on everyone from mermaids to aliens to Jem and the Holograms.
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23) 7 Color LED Face Mask
Teczero
amazon.com
$28.66
Is there any costume that wouldn’t look cooler with a seven-color LED face mask? Maybe. But come on—this thing is just too much fun to pass up.
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24) Medieval Unicorn Tapestry Mask
redbubble.com
$23.84
Brave knights and fair maidens, we present this mask—a perfect addition to Medieval-inspired costumes (and your regular mask rotation).
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25) Lipstick Cotton Mask
madebyLAinc
etsy.com
$26.00
This one will last you way beyond the holiday, but it’s just festive enough for plenty of costume ideas, from Marilyn Monroe to the creepy Snickers lady.
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26) Baggu Cow Print Fabric Mask Set
Baggu
baggu.com
$32.00
Bandanas aren’t the most effective face covering on their own, so go for the same Western look with these super-cute masks from Baggu. With a cowboy hat, you’ll look just like a genuine vaquero.
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27) Psychedelic Pattern Face Mask
Marybelleblingware
etsy.com
$14.94
Live out your Peter Max-inspired dreams with this hippy-dippy face mask—then pair it with some peace and love-inspired accessories, like circular glasses and a headband.
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28) Dunder Mifflin Paper Company Mask
redbubble.com
$10.00
Inspired by Jim Halpert’s low-effort Halloween costumes on The Office? Just don this mask (and possibly some business-casual clothes) and call it a day.
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29) Plague Mask
FirelightFashions
etsy.com
$19.97
Although it’s a little on the nose, this triple-layer face mask will be a hit whether you’re dressed as a plague doctor or a bird.
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30) Dancing Skeletons Face Mask
UpInASwing
etsy.com
$12.00
Need we say more than “glow-in-the-dark skeletons on a face mask”? We didn’t think so.
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31) A Badly Worn Medical Mask
redbubble.com
$20.17
The pandemic has introduced a new kind of horror: the improper mask-wearer. With this cheeky face covering, you’ll comply with CDC guidelines and give passersby a shock at the same time.
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32) The Shining Mask
SandiTyche
redbubble.com
$10.00
Fans of The Shining would recognize that pattern anywhere, making this the perfect accessory for embodying Danny, Wendy, or Jack.
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33) Circuit Board Mask
GamerGoodies4u
etsy.com
$6.00
Complement your robot get-up with this top-rated mask inspired by circuit boards—we promise it won’t make you glitch out!
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34) Clown Face Mask
PrinceEmbroidery
etsy.com
$13.99
These clown masks perfectly straddle the line between inviting and terrifying, making them perfect for Halloween. You can even skip the cake paint!
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35) Victorian Velvet Face Mask
BroadwayJungle
etsy.com
$24.00
Whether you’re looking to pull off a Victorian look, a full-face masquerade mask, or a gothic costume, this intricate covering is perfect.
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36) Van Gogh Blossom Mask
IonOptical
etsy.com
$13.95
You can wear this floral mask any day, but style it with a blue shirt, a bandage, and a straw hat and you’ll become a modern-day Vincent Van Gogh.
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37) Tan Candy Stripe Face Mask
Society6
society6.com
$17.50
The 70s were all about those earth tones and bold patterns, and this chic face mask fits it with costumes from that era and the rest of your wardrobe.
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38) Caraa Velvet Masks
caraasport.com
$25.00
Who couldn’t use a black velvet mask on Halloween? The obvious choice is for cats, but we’d love to see these on demons, serial killers, and witches. (Plus, they’re legitimately cute.)
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39) Kevin! Home Alone Mask
Boxingsfinest
redbubble.com
$11.58
Separated from family? Scared to leave the house? You’re either living through COVID-19 or in Home Alone—and this mask works for both.
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40) Eyes Pop Art Face Mask
Society6
society6.com
$21.00
Card-readers, magicians, and stalkers can all put this eye-catching mask to good use, adding an extra dimension that’s very 2021.
Society6