When you think of face paint and glitter, protecting yourself from facial recognition is not the first things that comes to mind, but events like Halloween and kids’ parties. And when you think about a face mask, you might have flashbacks to the COVID-19 pandemic. But believe it or not, these creative techniques and even a face mask could help you improve your privacy through anti-facial recognition. In this deep dive, we explore different ways you can throw off facial recognition technologies to remain anonymous in public and protect yourself: whether you’re at a protest, a music festival, or walking in the street.