Rubber mask

[1][2] Typically, such masks are designed to be pulled over the head, or cover only the wearer's face and are supported in the back by ties or a strip of elastic.

[4] In the 1970s, Don Post Studios created licensed masks for franchises such as Planet of the Apes, Star Wars and the Universal Classic Monsters.

Foam latex is commonly used as a material for prosthetic makeup because of its light weight and flexibility.

For more professionally made masks, silicone is likely to be the rubber of choice due to its flesh-like, translucent qualities and its ability to "hug" the wearer's face which allows it to move along with different expressions.

[9] Because of the expressive nature of the masks, they can serve as an alternative to prosthetic makeup, saving time and money on a production.

[10] Urethane is often used in the construction of superhero costumes for film and TV productions for its strength and flexibility, allowing for pieces that are thicker than latex but stronger than silicone.

The 1978 film Halloween depicted the killer Michael Myers wearing a white Captain Kirk mask made by Don Post Studios.

[15][16] Characters in Mission: Impossible use masks as a disguise in both the show and film series as a way of impersonating others.