Philips FitLife Total Face CPAP Mask

I have been using a CPAP for 16 years. So you can imagine how many masks I’ve tried. Let me just say I have NEVER had one that was comfortable or that I could keep on all night. I have had this mask for 2 weeks and LOVE it! I have no issues with it leaking air or staying on. I feel like I have gotten more sleep and rest than I have in 20 years! I do have to have it a little tight like all of them but not uncomfortable. I got the small and it fits my face perfectly! Definitely give this mask a HUGE THUMBS UP!

This is a pretty unique mask in that it covers your entire face. I like this design and there's not really an alternative mask, so I've stuck with this. It's comfortable and has a good seal, perfect for my needs.

I decided to give this mask a shot since I have a full beard and my past masks have had issues getting a consistently good seal. Tightening and adjusting my old masks only went so far and inevitably I would have nights of bad sleep where the air kept leaking. The Fitlife fixed these issues though and I’ve now had a month without leakage problems, giving me the best sleep I’ve had in years.

Not going to say much on the straps since they’re pretty standard, but they feel pretty light and adjust well. I do wish that the back part was made of a mesh material however, as I get a little hot around that part of the head now.

As I mentioned, I wanted this mask for its compatibility with facial hair. It has certainly lived up to that expectation as I get a great, comfortable seal. When you turn your air on, it “inflates” a little bit to really seal off everything, so make sure not to make it too tight. The Fitlife goes around the face and spreads the pressure along your cheeks which is also a lot more comfortable than other mask designs. The nose (or at least my nose) really isn’t meant to undergo a night of pressing so I’m now a huge fan of these full face designs. Previously I just dealt with red lines and slight discomfort but now that’s gone away.

Overall, the Fitlife is an amazing mask. Great for people with beards, and seems like it’s great for people with nasal damage too.

This mask is a little more exotic of a design, since it chooses to cover your face entirely. I decided to give this mask a try since I had some trouble with red lines from pillow cushions. After using this mask for a few weeks, I feel comfortable giving it a double thumbs up.

Fit) The most important part, the mask fits and seals well. There’s straps around the forehead and around the cheeks, and then one strap over the top. Each one has its own Velcro adjustment, so you get five points to adjust to get the ideal fit. After playing around with the straps for a bit, I was able to get it to fit perfectly, with the seal inflating to prevent all leakage. There’s snap clips too which means you don’t have to readjust the fit every time you take the mask off.

Comfort) By going around your entire face, the mask spreads out all the weight so it feels nice and light. Haven’t had any issue with red lines and the design means I have no obstruction of any kind to my vision. I can read perfectly and I’m even able to get my thin-wire glasses underneath without disrupting the seal. Very comfortable overall and I highly recommend this mask/design to people who want to try spreading out the weight of their masks.

Caveats) Like I said, I really like this mask and it fits my needs perfectly. However, I would caution claustrophobic users to avoid it. I’ve snorkeled for a few decades so I don’t have any issues with masks going around my eyes and nose, but I can see why it’d be uncomfortable for some people. Also, I primarily sleep on my back so I can’t comment on how this mask for side sleepers.

The only real solution to the problems of nasal septal injury caused by an intense use of assisted ventilation techniques, obviously it is more cumbersome but for those who really use it as a life-saving device the non-alternative is the sores.
Excellent price if compared to what it costs in Italy even adding the inevitable import taxes, incredible shipping service in terms of efficiency and quality of service (product arrived in two days with automatic completion of customs procedures, maybe I will have been lucky ...) and reasonable cost given the distance and the quality of the service.
Unfortunately I could not find the SE version, that is the version with exhalation elbow for unventilated FitLife, or even just the exhalation elbow code 1060810 and (I'm trying to find it in another way at a disproportionate cost) and I don't understand why .

Amazingly fits over full beards and forms a great fit anyway. Very comfortable. No problems with wearing very thin frame glasses inside, minimal leakage for larger frame. Very sturdy. I love this mask. Only one I will wear. Easily packs up, long durability.