To set up Face ID with your mask, update to iOS 15.4, then head to the Settings app and tap "Face ID & Passcode." ...
You can set up Face ID on an iPhone in just a few seconds in the "Face ID & Passcode" section of your phone's Settings app.
Waiting for others to kick the tires on Apple's newest iPhone system? In the meantime, make sure you've set up these features and options.