20 Best Full Face Cpap Mask For Side Sleepers (2023 Updated)

I have used every adjustment I can make and tried every size of Mask Replacement Cushion that was sent in the kit and I can NOT get a decent seal. If I actually do get a seal, the head gear is so tight that the cushion is cutting into my nose and cheeks and too painful to sleep.

Any less tight and there is air leak all around the entire cushion. I suppose that most of my trouble is coming from my High Pressure setting of 19 on my machine. I also have had trouble with sealing of every mask I’ve ever used.

I have been using a CPAP appliance for 30 years or more and have never had a decent nights sleep in all that time. I really love the top of my head position of the air supply hose and the clear vision provided by the mask.

If I could get a great seal also, this would definitely be my preferred mask of all time. I’m really sorry that I can’t give a better review but I have to be honest. I had really, really hoped that this would be my perfect mask and provide what I’ve never been able to achieve.

It could be possible that if you had sent me a size small frame that it may have worked. The size Medium frame (where the air supply attaches) is totally loose and free of the top of my head and makes the head gear almost without any tighter adjustment left when the gear is new.

Although your price is extremely reasonable, I can’t just keep ordering different sizes hoping for a good result. I’ve already tried the Medium size frame nasal only cushion version of this mask using my present CPAP supply company and had an air leak through my mouth.

Maybe a chinstrap headgear will be my next adventure. My Best Regards, Roger.

I am still trying to get used to this mask. It has been a month. I like the pillowy fit, though at times it makes me feel suffocated and I rip the mask off. I have consistent air leaks. I can’t seem to find the right fit with no leaks.

It is either too tight and leaving lines on my face/ compounding that suffocating feeling or comfortable but leaking air. The air leaks are preferable though the rush of air can be loud and dries me out.

I also drool occasionally and it is a nightmare to be woken as I switch sides and get hit with a wave of my own drool lol. Gross, I know, but if you drool this may not be the one for you either haha.

I was so excited about getting this mask and not having to have the crossbar like on other full face masks and ended up being very disappointed, No matter what size mask I tried none fit properly. The hole where you are suppose to line up with your nostrils doesn’t line up right because of the softness of the cushion, it actually makes me feel like I can’t breath.

The cushion irritates my nose and I don’t feel like I am getting the same air flow. My cpap machine is also hooked up to my oxygen because of my other medical conditions so proper air flow is a must.

The headgear actually hurts my head after awhile from having the hose rest on my head all night. Will not be using this mask again.

The mask has tiny plastic clips that are responsible for maintaining connection with the tubes and they’re super easy to break either by connecting at bed time, reconnecting after cleaning or by being a side/belly sleeper.

For the price, that shouldn’t be an issue. That’s my biggest peeve about this mask. Other than that it’s comfortable, even for technically being a full face mask, the air being fed from up top instead of through the mask really adds to the comfort & since you’re not mushing a tube into your pillow while you’re sleeping, you can actually lay into your pillow.

The size being smaller than normal full face masks also means you don’t have a huge nose piece jabbing you in the eye and making air gaps over your nose while blasting your eyes with air as you sleep.

This is honestly the most comfortable mask I’ve ever owned, my only complaint again is that for the price, it could be built with better quality.

I’ve finally made it one full week and thought I should share my opinions on this mask. As others have noted, trying to attach the tube is difficult without getting your hair stuck in it. My solution was after I fit the mask I slide the port towards my forehead to get it out of my hair before plugging in and then readjusting.

As far as the fit goes I kind of got lucky with just eyeballing my nose size based off of the fit diagram. As far as leaking I think many people are having issues with it from fighting their straps too much.

The directions state to fit it under the nose without creasing the silicone. I adjusted mine by putting my cpap in mask fit and tightened and adjusted the fit just enough to seal. It did take a little playing with to make sure the holes sit just below your nostrils but that couldn’t be any different than nasal pillows.

(but I wouldn’t know) my only real con if you could call it that is the anti-asphyxia holes on the front of the mask. There’s a steady stream of air that comes out that my disturb your parter, mine doesn’t complain.

My main reason for purchasing mas the fact that I breath out of both my nose and mouth, and also toss and turn from stomach to side and back. With my traditional mask I would wrap the hose around my neck in my sleep or break the seal laying on my side and bleed air into my eyes causing my to rip it off.

I got this in hopes it would fit better than, and be less noisy than, the ResMed Mirage. Wrong! That middle forehead post borders on painful. No matter how I adjusted it, it would squeak, fart and cause my machine to engage in sudden bursts of air extreme pressure, which was enough to wake me repeatedly.

Having used CPAPs and BiPaps for over 10 years, this is the first time ever that the myAir app recorded a 0 out of 20 for mask seal. Guess I will just have to put up with the Mirage’s occasion songs until I find something better.

Returned this torture device.

This thing is bulky and unwieldy. The mask is difficult to use and uncomfortable. Getting the lower straps clicked in requires patience and dexterity. If you want to disconnect in the middle of the night, you have no unhook and remove the mask unless you want to drag the pump with you.

Unhooking to hose is a drag and is supposed to be done by releasing a small circular clip out of a groove in the front mask elbow. If it pops out — you have to find it and reinstall it. If you break it, you are done for.

A hose quick disconnect may make it so you can unhook the hose easily, but it will have to add it to the front elbow assembly. There is a rubber outflow plug in the top of the mask that vents air out.

Even at a low flow rate it vents too much. During exhale it often whistles. The rubber plug comes out easily as nothing holds it in other than tension. If if pops out it — you have to find it and stick it back in.

Read the PDF users guide as it shows the assembly and disassembly of all of these pieces. What a pain. The head strap is the only redeeming feature. I like the quick disconnect clips, but not the way they attach to this mask.

The first night I attempted to put it on, I sat for a good hour on the side of my bed trying to figure out the straps. I had the mask inside out, upside down, and right-side up! I was about to throw the mask into the trash can, but as with most tasks, decided with the bull-head of mine to plod onward.

Eventually I got the mask on; observing that it was a tight fit, but also taking into accord the mask fit snugly, especially around the edges where many times there are far too many leaks within other masks.

I decided to “Grin and Bear It. ” I sincerely believe that whatever discomfort is felt, the principle lies within the fact: The benefit is worth the Risk. I wear my mask now, and feel good about it! When I have to use the bathroom, I just pull the hose off where the nose part of the mask is.

It saves a lot of time and trouble because once the mask is taken off, the straps invariably tend to want to stick together. When this happens, you experience what I did in the first paragraph of this review!.

I ordered a large, per the fitment guide paper that you cut out and fit to your face to decide what to buy. It was too small, so I ordered an X-Large. There is just one size frame, and then different size cushions to fit on it.

I stupidly kept both frames, thinking one would be a spare. Waste of money, and too late to return. The design problem seems to be that at least with the large and especially X-Large, there’s nothing on the bottom area to keep it pushed against your chin.

It makes horrendous noises of all sorts (whistle, honking, fluttering, etc. ) thru the night every time your face shifts a tiny bit. This seems to be because of the one size frame, so the headgear’s pressure point is in the same spot for all sizes of cushions, hence less support for large and X-Large cushions in the chin area.

Big disappointment. If i push very slightly on that chin area of the cushion, the noises stop. But you can’t hold that while sleeping. For now I’ve had to fall asleep with the lower chin part of the cushion pushing slightly against a pillow so that I can fall asleep.

But of course that does not last thru the night – you move around. They should at least create another frame for this Flexifit 432 for large and X-large, where it puts pressure from the headgear much lower down so that the chin area is kept pressed against the face.

Aside from that, I do recommend Direct Home Medical as a supplier. I’ve been very pleased with their service over the years – a well run organization.

I was really hopeful for this mask. Currently, I use the Philips Respironics DreamWear Under the Nose Nasal Mask. It is very comfortable, however, my mouth pops open every night and I wake up with a super dry mouth.

I have tried a chin strap and Somnifix mouth tapes, but they don’t work well enough and I still wake up with a super dry mouth. A full face mask is supposed to help a person who breathes through their mouth and this one even looked like it would keep my mouth closed.

Unfortunately it just did not fit my face well and leaked horribly. I struggled with it several nights and ended up sending it back. I think you have to have a certain shape of face for this to work.

I like the full face fit of this mask, as I am a mouth breather. But there are two aspects of this mask that I find uncomfortable, and harmful. The foam cushion rubbed against the bridge of my nose causing a permanent scar where it wore off the skin down to the bone.

I tried placing a band-aid there, but that didn’t prevent it from rubbing. I finally removed the foam cushion and left only the silicone seal, and apart from leaking if my CPAP titrates too high, its a good mask.

The other issue is the “mask glider” which leaves two cuts in my left cheek, unless I’m sure to adjust the strap of the headgear all the way to the left so that the mask glider sticks out farther on the right.

I’ve tried other masks, and this one works best for me, but there are some ways Fisher Paykel could improve the design.

Haven’t had a chance to use this yet but it arrived with the “hanger” piece broken off. Not the fault of FedEx. It was shipped with zero packing material. Wouldn’t have to be much or be fancy to protect from damage.

Just a couple pieces of brown packing paper wrapped around the head would have prevented this. I believe it warrants a partial refund as I am not spending MORE money to return/exchange since any exchange is likely to be packaged the same way and it is useable.

Still, this is the 2nd of 3 things I ordered at the same time and so I am not happy with the customer service.

The mask is a great fit. It has a soft, snug fit so there are no air leaks or vibrations. I’m very happy with it. It makes a slightly different sound than my old one so at first, it seemed noisy. But now I don’t even notice it and sleep peacefully all night.

this cushions replacements are made of good quality and fits ok in the average face,the only problem I see is. how parts for 9 different mask are in the same place together and easy to make buyers chose the wrong parts easily, If just vitalitymedical.

com could treat their customers with respect this could be the best online place to buy all you need for your health conditions. the customer support is just horrible, nothing close to amazon customer support,.

but the parts for this particular mask are good quality.

I have been around the block a number of times trying to find a full face mask that works for me and I think I have found it. After trying a number of full fast masks the Amara View was recommended by my doc so I gave it a try and have been very pleased.

I have a fairly wide mouth and most masks don’t cover my mouth and mouth crease very well but the Amara View does. I know most masks recommend not over tightening them and the Amara View is the first one I have been able to follow that recommendation.

This of course leads to a more comfortable experience at night. I bought the Fit Pack because I was not sure whether Med or Large mask cushion would work. The large works really well for me. The part of the mask cushion that sits under the nose has really worked well because part of the mask is designed to just cover the tip of your nose.

This helps eliminate leaks and keeps the mask in position. Note that the hole of the mask that delivers air still sits below your nose, so don’t attempt to slip the hole over the top of your nose. The head gear is comfortable and the velcro really stays in place unlike certain other masks I have used.

The mask cushion pops off from the frame and both frame and cushion can be cleaned quickly and easily. I have been very pleased with the Amara View Full Face Mask and I know I will need the large mask cushion when reordering, which I’ll definitely be doing on a regular basis.

Also, working with CPAP. COM is really a breeze. I have been customer for various purchases over the years and really have been pleased with their service and product selection.

This mask is exactly what I wanted to be able to wear glasses with a mask. It fits below the nose and covers the mouth. That leaves the bridge of the nose open for glasses while serving as a “full” face mask.

The mask makes a tight seal without pressing the flesh. Not sure how they got the thin edge on the mask but it works. The mask size lets me sleep on my side without breaking the seal. Magnetic snaps are very helpful in putting the mask on.

The magnets find their own way to the attachment point. The quick disconnect hose lets me move about the cabin while leaving the mask in place. Direct Home Medical was very helpful in speeding the mask to me.

Overall excellent experience.

I’ve used ResMed masks in the past. Needing a new mask I thought I try a different brand that had very similar features. Unfortunately, it didn’t work out. First I tried the large mask, as I had used with a ResMed unit, but the opening for my nostrils was way to big.

Returned it and got the medium size unit. Although a better fit the overall air leakage as extremely annoying and was blowing into my eyes. I’ve now gone back and ordered a ResMed. I’ll probably try another brand in the future but not this model.

Initially, the memory foam seemed like a godsend and thought my search for the right mask was finally over. Unfortunately, the material quickly proved to be unsuitable for the intended use. When I first put the mask on the feel was amazing, comfortable, good seal close to perfect.

By the middle of the second week, however, the material started to compress and lose its shape. Before the end of the second week, I realized cleaning effectively would be close to impossible, the material adsorbs saliva and moisture from cleaning wipes causing it to become deformed further.

Also, wipes don’t get it clean enough, and washing soap and water caused the memory foam to separate from the silicone seal. The first one was in the trash well before the third week and with a great deal more care I almost made it three weeks with the second mask but even then the memory foam was so distorted that I had to crank down the headgear straps to get any sort of seal causing the mask edges to dig into the bridge of my nose and under my eyebrow, to the point, I was waking up with puffed and swollen eyes.

My insurance company will only pay for one replacement a month and at these prices, I can’t afford to be replacing masks out of pocket every two weeks. with is about the longest I was able to get practical use out of them.

The search continues.

Even though they’re more expensive / industry standard really for their CPAP supplies, I know I can trust that their product WILL arrive to me, whereas purchasing through Amazon you cannot guarantee inventory will be there in my experience.

I tend to mouth-breathe so full face mask is a requirement. This is the only one I can stand wearing. My face is awkwardly “in between” sizes, but I can make the Small work. Medium is uncomfortable to me as it is “in” my eyes it feels like LOL.

PROS – Arrives in fully sealed “sterile” packaging – Memory foam doesnt require as much “tightness” to get a good seal which means less chance for ‘red marks’ if that matters to you – SO much more comfortable – pure silicone masks really irritate my skin and struggle to get a good seal – this doesn’t require much “effort” at all to get the best of both worlds CONS – Lasts shorter than other masks – You’ll still get red marks more than likely lol, but they dissipate quickly – Must use specific wipes to clean as you cant submerge the foam in water – that will destroy the foam far quicker if you do FYI.

I have worn dentures for the past 4 years. I dont sleep with mine in, so I have to use a nasal mask and use a chin strap with usually stops working after the chin strap starts to stretch out. I have had the best experience with this mask.

Have gotten the best sleep in a long time. The only downside is it doesnt have the swivel connect that I have been used to.

As for Rapid CPAP – they were awesome. Incredibly quick delivery. East to order from, received updates – so service ion their end is excellent. Now – the mask. It seals well, is relatively comfortable.

But after wearing it for an hour and a half it develops a wheezing sound coming from inside its parts. It remains sealed but the wheezing will make it impossible to actually sleep. Not to mention- your significant other won’t be very happy.

Considering this – I can’t really say I like to and can’t recommend it. Disappointed given reviews I read. Maybe I just got a bad mask.

The design on this mask is truly baffling to me. Holes in the front of the mask turn you in to a literal house fan. This is nice for your partner on hot summer nights to have a continual breeze blowing on them.

However, they will cover your head with a pillow on the other nights to shut off the wind. The leaking air throws off my CPAP reading, making it look like my mask seal is broken. What were the designers thinking? We’re they all single bachelors?.

I was sent the old model mask first because later explained warehouse was out of stock. I am so impressed with your customer service and your company not over charging your customers for these much needed masks.

I love the lighter weight head strap. I had a craniotomy in 11/2018 and my skull still gets tender with the CPAP usage. You’ve made it a kinder wear. Much appreciation!!!!!! No photos included. Just because I look like a pumpkin head.

I am a nose mask user with a newer ResMed CPAP device. I average 99% usage per year, 6 years running now. Nose/mouth masks, and nasal pillows trigger phobic and anxiety reactions. A few times a year, I may suffer minor sinusitis for different reasons (a condition that used to be chronic until I discovered CPAP’s).

When my sinus stuffs up, its usually means that I will be up in a chair with no CPAP until my decongestants take affect – if at all. I purchased this as a 2nd option (I knew that I had no problems with all-face gas masks when I was working).

Initially it seems to work. I Sized out as a Large. It is about a 95% good fit – could be a touch larger but not much to be perfect for me. Switching my CPAP settings to FULL FACE (closest I am aware of that match this type of mask) still produces a slightly “vibrating” or “oscillating” type of air flow during breathing.

Initially, I was able to nap a few minutes over 1 hr trials (normally, I can sleep nearly 55 out of 60 minutes or such naps with my usual mask). However, I can see where if this is as best as I can get it, I will eventually probably adjust to it.

With a comfortable tension on the head set, I am still getting a slight leak around the seals. It seems to build, then eventually begin breaching the seal. I still have to experiment with added tension to see if I can tolerate it.

The connection/disconnection process for the mask/straps connection is still not natural when the mask is on. I am presuming this is a learning curve. Wasn’t ready for my breath to begin to condense on the inside of the mask.

As I breathed further, that seem to reside. Again – learning curve. I have a way to go (including contact with my ResMed provider) to see if I can tweek this mask better. However, for now: it is not perfect but it does seem to be potentially able to fill an occasional need.

I tried this mask because my previous mask the Full Face mask, which covers just the mouth and nose, pressed along the top side of my nose and cut off the air entering that nostril. This total face mask seals along the forehead rather than the top of my nose and allows me to breathe freely through both nostrils.

A negative to this mask is that the I find clipping the bottom of the mask to the head gear is very difficult. I really don’t understand the design of these clips and find other masks I have used to have clips that are much easier to use and not as prone to accidentally unclip like I have experienced with this mask.

A common problem I have had with both this total face mask and the full face mask is that several times during the night my auto cpap increases the air flow drastically and starts blowing out the side of the total face mask and the top of the full face mask.

This wakes me and I have to turn off and on my cpap to reduce the air pressure. It would be great if the seals around the total face mask could withstand this increased air pressure without necessitating that I tighten the headgear so tight that it cuts off the blood flow in my head.

Nice to have options regarding a variety of cpap masks. I like to choose based on sleeping patterns, tightness of straps, amount of pressure, nasal or full face or complete face mask. With this FitLife, I have to tighten up all straps and expect deep marks across my face in the morning.

Yes I do toss and turn thru the night, resulting in severe noises screaming whenever the mask moves slightly. If I can turn down the pressure slightly and lay perfectly still on my back, it is sometimes barely acceptable.

I have been using the Amara Full Face Mask for a year and a half (since January 2021). Overall, it has been a good mask. Some leakage at times. The velcro head straps are fairly weak and I found myself adjusting constantly.

This is the same problem I have found with other CPAP head gear as well. I am not sure why some engineer can’t come up with a head gear that is meant to be slipped over the head and using adjustment clips in conjunction with velcro straps to provide a more secure and semi-permanent set up setting.

I ended up having to sew the straps in place, which bought me a couple of extra months use. The velcro probably has 30% of it’s original holding ability, which is going to happen after repeated use.

Smashing, My experience thus far with rapid cpap has far exceeded my expectations. Unfortunately my recent replacement mask order left a lot to expectations. I ordered a mask (way overdue) however the system burped and I awaited my email confirmation.

I did not receive any email, snail mail, or even smoke signals. I assumed due to the lack of confirmation that the system burp had killed the first order. Needing the replacement mask, I ordered a new one (from you) there were no ‘possible duplicate’ warnings so I paid up.

A few days later, the second order arrived and I was happy. Over a week later the magical mystery first order arrived with no explanation and fully billed to me. I feel like I was conned into buying two, whilst I am aware that in time I will use the second (ordered first) mask In tiime.

I was also pretty sure.

I’ve been using a CPAP for 26 years and I purchased this mask, sight unseen, to replace another mask when its frame broke. I have 2 complaints about this mask after 9 months of use. The black tabs on the bottom of mask that attach to the headgear fall of the mask 50% of the time when I store my mask.

When I go to put my mask on I first have to find and re-attach these tabs which is very annoying when all I want to do is sleep. I also have great difficulty getting this mask to form an air tight seal with my face.

Therefore, I can’t recommend this mask no matter how much the price is lowered. It is just a poor design.

I have been having serious problems with my CPAP mask injuring my nose, and I tried this gel mask because I read on the internet that it was one of the most comfortable. It is well made and fits well over my nose and mouth, but the gel inside the mask did nothing to protect my nose from injury.

But I have found a true total-face mask at Direct Home Medical that is working for me. It required a prescription to purchase, so I provide the contact information for my pulmonary doctor. A few days later and just in time for my visit to the dermatologist, the new mask arrived.

I have been using the new mask for about a week, and my nose has cleared up. My dermatologist is no longer looking at my scarred nose thinking I have skin cancer. And my nose is not longer red and sore every morning.

The mask is called the FitLife Total Face CPAP Mask. Thank you, Direct Home Medical!.

Great service ordering from DirectHomeMedical, love the Dreamwear gear, except the full mask is uncomfortable where it sits just outside of the nostrils. Tried two sizes, both uncomfortable and as I have a full, trimmed beard, also had trouble with leaks.

It is very possible that the full mask does not contemplate beards, but after having one for almost 30 years, not willing to shave it off to find out. Normally wear a nose pillow, but have issues with mouth breathing and wanted to see if full mask would solve the problem.

Regardless of my experience, I would recommend Dreamwear to any CPAP user, especially a new user.

My DreamWear Full Face CPAP mask is great and has lasted much longer than I expected, but eventually the elastic in the headgear began to stretch and became too loose for a good airtight fit. Replacing my old headgear with this excellent product has allowed me to extend the useful life of my DreamWear mask, which is good for me and my wallet.

Thanks! P. S. Don’t forget to save the magnetic fasteners from your old headgear before you throw it away. Having an extra magnetic fastener can be a lifesaver if you lose one (they do come off sometimes).

With a deviated septum, the DreamWear Full Face mask is my usual mask. The headgear is easy to adjust and I really like the magnetic clips on the mask. It make is so easy to take off and put on.

Literally pulls my hair every time I take it off. And the airflow that comes out is much louder than my old nasal pillow mask, not from poor fit just the design for air release. Depending on how you lay the slit can open wider or not so much.

And if you fall asleep with your arm by your head the air shoots onto your arm and can be distracting and cool. The nasal pillow is soft but the holes are bigger than I thought they would be compared to my old mask.

I do like the tube at the top of the head and the adjustable strap.

I have tried the various size masks that come with the package and adjustments with no success, my cpap machine recording every night over (100 leak L/min) air leakage with this mask? I dont feel any major leakage around the face seal, only through the venting holes on the front of the mask.

I tried this alternating with a nasal mask every other night, the nasal mask records (1-5 leak L/min). I emailed chemist warehouse about my purchase but still haven’t had a reply?.