A full face CPAP mask seals over both your nose and mouth, so you keep getting therapy air even if you breathe through your mouth or your nose is blocked. It spreads the pressure over a wider area, which many people find easier to tolerate at higher settings. Full face masks suit mouth breathers, people with frequent nasal congestion or allergies, and anyone on higher pressure. If you breathe through your nose and want less on your face, a nasal mask or nasal pillow mask may fit better.

Is a full face mask right for you?

• Mouth breathers, congestion, or allergies: a full face seal keeps working when your nose is stuffy.
• Higher pressure settings: the wider cushion spreads airflow and is often more comfortable at higher pressure.
• Beards or facial hair: some cushions seal better over stubble. See the picks in our best CPAP masks for beards guide.
• Side sleepers: most full face masks are bulkier, so choose a minimal-contact style. The AirFit F30i routes the tube over the top of your head, and the AirFit F40 is a compact tube-down design.
• Glasses or TV before bed: modern forehead-free designs give you a clearer field of vision.

Shop full face masks by style

Top-of-head tube (the hose routes over the crown, so there is less bulk against the pillow, good for side sleepers and glasses): the ResMed AirFit F30i, AirTouch F30i, the Philips DreamWear, and the AirFit X30i oral-nasal hybrid.

Compact and under-the-nose (smaller footprint with a front-routed tube, fewer pressure marks): the ResMed AirFit F40, the AirFit F30, the Fisher & Paykel Evora, and the Philips Amara View.

Traditional full coverage (largest, most secure seal): the ResMed AirFit F20 and memory-foam AirTouch F20, the F&P Vitera and Simplus, and the FitLife, a total face mask that seals around the perimeter of the face instead of on the nose, which suits facial hair, dentures, or claustrophobia. The ResMed Mirage Quattro, Quattro Air, and AirFit F10 round out the lineup, with smaller for-her versions available.

Fit and sizing

To size a full face mask, measure from the bridge of your nose to just below your bottom lip, then check each product's size guide, since sizing varies by mask. Most come in small, medium, and large cushions, and a few (like the Simplus and DreamWear) offer a fit pack so you can try several sizes. A worn cushion is a common cause of leaks, so replace the cushion and headgear on the manufacturer's schedule. For magnet-free options, see full face masks without magnets.

Comparing options or new to masks? Read our best full face CPAP masks guide and the CPAP mask types comparison, or browse all CPAP masks.