In today’s society, more and more people are opting to wear face masks and/or face shields in order to prevent the spread of bacteria and illness, especially in the wake of the recent Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic. It should be noted that face masks and face shields serve different purposes and work to protect the individual in different ways. Dive in as we will be exploring the likenesses and differences between face masks and face shields in order to better understand just how they work, and which option would be the most suitable for your personal needs.