# Expressive Emoji Masks These Emoji Masks Are a Great Way to Express Your True Feelings By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-10-21 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emoji-mask References: [ifitshipitshere](http://www.ifitshipitshere.com/best-online-face-forward-halloween-emoji-masks/) & [emojimasks](http://emojimasks.com/collections/all) If you're struggling to decide on a [Halloween costume](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spirit-halloween-chipotle) this year, these [Emoji Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masquerade-mask-1) designed by Jon Wheatley and Marshal Haas are a great and inexpensive idea to keep in the back of your mind. The pair developed the five masks after some of the most comical [emoji faces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thinking-emoji), including the basic smiley, the heart eyes, that toothy grimace, the pile of poop and the sly grin with side eyes. Each of the masks is available individually for $5, or as a complete set for $15. If you're going to go out with a bunch of friends on October 31st and find yourselves in need of an awesome, lazy last-minute costumes, these masks would definitely help to make looks that absolutely can't be mistaken for anything else. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Emoji Masks:** Emoji masks offer a fun and expressive way to communicate non-verbally, presenting opportunities for customization and personal branding. - **Inexpensive Costumes:** The popularity of affordable costume options like emoji masks allows consumers to explore creative and unique Halloween outfits without breaking the bank. - **Last-minute Halloween:** The availability and ease of emoji masks provide a convenient solution for individuals seeking quick and easy last-minute Halloween costumes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Halloween Retail:** The Halloween retail industry can capitalize on the growing demand for expressive and affordable costume options like emoji masks. - **Party Supplies:** Party supply companies can market emoji masks as a popular and trendy accessory for celebrations, including Halloween parties and themed events. - **Online Marketplaces:** Online marketplaces have an opportunity to promote and sell emoji masks as an affordable and convenient costume option for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Emotional LED Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qudi-mask.md) - [Emoji-Style Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoe-1.md) - [Emotive Smartphone Camera Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camera-covers.md) - [Festive Sticker Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-emojis-sticker-pack.md) - [Digital Avatar LED Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qudi-mask-2.md) - [Emotive Inflatable Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lian-mask.md) - [Smiling Sponge Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scrub-daddy-costume.md) - [Personalized Animated Emojis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omoji.md) - [Personalized AI Emojis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emojifyer-ai.md)