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"All we have to do is look to the makeup trends of the Middle East to see that beauty can still shine through, despite half of your face being covered up,” says Los Angeles-based makeup

artist Kerrin Jackson, who pens a beauty blog and suggests using a lash curler prior to applying mascara to help your eyes pop. It's important to pay extra care to your eyebrows now,

as well-defined brows can help distract from the appearance of lines and creases, Quinn says. "We tend to lose our brows as we age,” he notes. “I like to use a pencil to shape them,

then apply a pomade over to add depth and dimension. A bit fuller brow gives an immediate lift to the whole face.” GET CREATIVE WITH MASK COLORS AND PATTERNS Your mask's primary

function is protection — but that doesn't mean you can't have some fun with colors and patterns. Picking the right mask to complement your face and outfit can really change up your

look. When considering which mask color might complement your complexion and hair color the most, think about the last time you chose an evening gown or picked a dress up for a work dinner,

Jackson suggests. As a general rule, black and white masks don't do anyone any favors (black masks often look too harsh, she says, and white masks can show stains from foundation,

among other issues). "For the vast majority of us, navy blues, soft cool pinks, blues and greens are probably safe options,” Jackson says. “If you have red hair or a warmer complexion

you can probably safely avoid orange or hot pink when it comes to mask colors.” People with darker skin might consider a luxurious gold mask, she says. And a bold red mask stands out from

the face-covering crowd. Vincent De Marco, owner of Vincent Hair Artistry in Los Angeles, wears a KN-95 mask to work but says that doesn't stop him from dressing it up. “If you are

wearing a white hospital or KN-95 mask, cover it with a cloth model in an interesting color pattern,” he suggests. De Marco recommends redheads turn to green masks for a complementary look,

and dark brunettes try shades of dusty rose. “Yellow looks great on everybody,” he adds, “especially people of color.” And if you have a heart-shaped face, avoid black, as it can “make your

chin appear even smaller.” Photographer Michael Freeby, who mostly shoots subjects in their 70s, 80s and 90s, advises matching your mask to your outfit for a complete head-to-toe style.

"More than just being fashionable, it's fun, and I feel so many of us could use so much more of that,” he says. “The main key to pulling off any look, of course, is

confidence."