Who would have known that 2020 would become the year that face masks would be the must-have accessory - and we would all own dozens of different versions in 2021, too?
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It looks like many of us will be wearing face masks for the foreseeable future, so it makes sense to buy one that reflects your style. There are so many different designs to choose from - including some chic designer masks and a range of stylish face coverings from high street brands.
Do you know the latest face mask rules and information?
In the UK currently, it is no longer mandatory to wear face masks in indoor settings or on public transport. However, many shops and businesses are still asking the public to wear a face covering in order to protect their staff.
Visit the Gov.uk website to find out more about face mask rules in the UK.
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We've rounded up the best designer face masks and stylish face coverings - including those that give back to charity. Which one will you choose?
Floral face masks
The great thing about having a pack of five floral face coverings, is there's a mask for every mood and look. So next time you're in Paperchase picking up a card, check this set out.
Floral Face Coverings - Pack of 5, £15, Paperchase
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We love these gorgeous cotton masks made with classic Liberty fabrics! Etsy shop Sew Stylish By Emilia was even featured on ITV's This Morning - we can totally see why...
Floral face mask, from £8, Etsy
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British silk accessories brand David Watson have created gorgeous silk and cotton face masks sets alongside their traditional pocket squares, neckerchiefs and hair ties in collaboration with the William Morris gallery. Gorgeous!
Mask and hair tie, £55, David Watson
Luxury face masks
If you're a fan of the preppy look, why not apply it to your mask? Polo Ralph Lauren's Player Stripe Face Mask in this chic blue and white colourway is all kinds of extra and we are totally here for it.
Polo Ralph Lauren Polo Player Stripe Face Mask, £19, Tessuti
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You really don't get any more stylish (or extra) than Dolce & Gabbana and the brand's stunning Majolica printed face mask is all kinds of beautiful.
Dolce & Gabbana Majolica print face mask, £75, Farfetch
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Why not invest in a face mask with some impressive technology behind it? Swedish company är have launched these impressive face coverings, which feature a self-cleaning anti-viral technology that claims to reduce 99% of bacteria and viruses from the surface of the mask - they also include replaceable nano filters that block 99.8% of viruses. Wow!
Big logo face mask, £29.90, är
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These luxurious face coverings with adjustable ear straps and nose wire will keep you comfortable and stylish. Made from 100 percent high quality Mulberry Silk on the exterior with a 100 percent cotton interior, you can wear the mask daily. You’ll feel extra glam with a slip silk reusable face covering.
SLIP reusable silk face covering, £39, SPACE NK
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Lisa Snowdon recommended this chic face mask during an episode of This Morning, and we can see why. A simple design, this mask features an adjustable nose band for a comfy fit and is finished with typically-luxurious Wolford details.
Woven care mask, £20, Wolford
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Tie-dye face masks
How fab are the monochrome tones in this face mask? It would look fabulous with a black tracksuit.
Topshop face covering in monochrome tie dye, £6.99, ASOS
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We love the pastel blue tones on this stylish face mask!
Cotton Citizen mask, £26, Revolve
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We love the selection on offer at Pacamask - the stylish face coverings are in their 'designer face mask' selection and made with an antibacterial silver ion fabric, which kills 99% of bacteria for up to 50 washes.
Face mask, £17.95, Pacamask
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How cool are these? Three sky blue tie dye face coverings for all the family. And best of all, they cost just £3.99 for the lot!
Blue Tie Dye Face Mask, £1 for set, GAP
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Pattern and print face masks
How cute is this everyday essential? We are loving the on-trend Geo print and this number is so soft with a plush pleated finish.
Geo print face covering in pure silk, £10.00, Accessorize
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This sweet polka-dot mask will cheer up any outfit.
Face mask with filter, £3.50, Coast
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AllSaints stocks a number of cool-girl face masks with its signature Ramskull embroidered on the side.
Mask, £19, AllSaints
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Can't decide between your animal prints? Problem solved!
Onzie 2 pack face covering in leopard and tortoise, 6.50, ASOS
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These cute Etsy face masks come in a number of pretty prints and one free filter included - they're winning rave reviews from shoppers, who say they fit snugly and cover the nose and mouth securely.
Face mask with filter, from £3.55, Etsy
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Mix up your prints with this three-pack from Gap, which costs from just £1 in the sale.
Masks, from £1, Gap
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Vistaprint has launched an impressive range of stylish face masks, too. Reusable and printed in unique designs, each features a replaceable filter system. There are children's sizes on offer, as well.
RFS face masks, from £13, Vistaprint
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Bargain face masks
Superdrug has now launched fabric face coverings, too, costing just £1.99.
Face covering, £1.99, Superdrug
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Amazon offers some great deals on face masks. You can buy a pack of five of these simple black masks for £6.99.
Pack of 5 masks, £7.49, Amazon
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Charity face masks
We love these sweet rainbow face masks from Little Mistress in collaboration with Kindred.co. The newest addition to the collection is the antibacterial face mask, made from 100 per cent Organic Cotton, which donates all proceeds after cost to NHS Charities Together. They are available to buy in packs of 3, 10, 20 and 50.
Little Mistress x Kindred face masks, from £19 for three, Little Mistress
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Casetify's brilliant 'buy one, donate one' policy is the ideal way to give back whilst protecting yourself and others around you. Every time you buy one, a surgical mask will be donated to Direct Relief - the brand kicked off the campaign by giving 35,000 masks to the charity. How great is that?
Reusable cloth mask, £12, Casetify
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These designer Marc Cain masks are beautiful! Choose from four designs, costing £25 each, with a portion of each sale going to the German Red Cross.
Mouth and nose mask, £15, Marc Cain
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These cute leopard print masks support charity Hospice UK with every sale.
Face covering, £16, The Bias Cut
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Eco-friendly face masks
Baukjen's two-packs cost just £10 and made using leftover fabrics and cut-offs. The reusable face masks are machine washable and feature a nose clip to ensure the best fit when worn.
Two pack masks, £10, Baukjen
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Designed as a barrier-mask, the NUDEA face mask is designed to offer a sustainable, reusable approach to covering up. We love the pink hue.
Pink face mask, £15, NUDEA
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Fun face masks
We love these fun lip masks made by celebrity makeup artist Donna May! She works with the likes of Ruth Langsford and Tess Daly to name a few - perhaps we'll see them sporting these pouty designer face coverings, too...
Pack of two, £15, Donna May London
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Just Hype stocks a number of cool designs at fair prices - this fun three-pack has been reduced to just £4.99.
Women's face mask set, now £1, Just Hype
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Designer face masks
We love this gorgeous pink camouflage designer mask from A Bathing Ape!
A Bathing Ape camo mask, £55, Selfridges
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Fancy a couture-style mask created by one of the royal family's favourite designers? Look no further! Claire Mischevani's gorgeous collection is unique and beautiful, and each purchase will donate 10 per cent of the profits to the NET (National Emergency Trust).
Face masks, from £29.95, Claire Mischevani
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The Eugenia Kim face masks are so pretty! We love the different colour combinations and the silky satin fabric.
Eugenia Kim face covering, £20, Selfridges
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US designer Philip Lim is selling five packs of machine washable anti-bacterial masks infused with fancy fuze pathogen control technology which kills 99.9% of harmful pathogens in 24 hours – and the results improve with washing.
Protector 5-pack antibacterial face masks, £88.00, Phillip Lim
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HELLO! masks in red and navy, £26, Melissa Odabash
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We've saved the best for last! HELLO! has teamed up with designer Melissa Odabash to create these fun masks - we can't think of a better or more friendly word to have on your face covering, right? All profits from the HELLO! x Melissa Odabash collaboration will be donated to WellChild, a national charity who are providing vital PPE, care and support to seriously ill children and their families, and of which the Duke of Sussex is a Patron.
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