Should you buy a face shield? Here's what the experts say.
Medical experts also recommend what to look for when shopping for face shields from top retailers including Polaoid, Shopbop and Vistaprint.
Hanna Horvath
Hanna Horvath
These plastic face shields come in dozens of family-friendly designs, including a ladybug, football player and unicorn. Shields can be used with goggles and face masks, and they come in adult and kids sizes. Shields come with a Velcro strap for an adjustable fit, and are hand-washable.
These stylish pink hats come with a removable plastic face shield. Hats come with an adjustable strap and are hand-washable. Shields cover the sides of your face and stretch to below the chin.
These face shields come in packs of two and cover your entire face. Shields are made of transparent, recyclable plastic and can protect your face from spray, splatter and dust. A soft sponge material sits on the headband for forehead comfort, and the elastic band can be easily adjusted. Shields can be washed with water or disinfectant.
These one-size-fits-all shields are optical-grade, high-clarity plastic lens. The strap is adjustable and can be worn comfortably over a face mask and eyeglasses. The visor curves around the face and completely covers you, from forehead to chin.
These soft plastic shields are attached to a bucket hat, with almost complete coverage of your face and neck. Hats come in Blue, Black, Pink or Khaki and are one size fits all.
These face shields fit securely to your forehead and are made of plastic. They can be worn with face masks and glasses underneath, and have an adjustable head strap with a cushioned foam bar. Vistaprint recommends discarding the shield after one use, and shields are sold in packs of 10.
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