You may have started out with one or two homemade masks, but now that masks are required in Louisiana, including businesses and schools, that probably won’t cut it. Masks are for sale virtually everywhere now – in person and online – but with so many choices, how do you pick the best ones to buy? Our team put dozens to the test, and here are some of our reviews and recommendations.
Adult Masks
 Unisex Soft Cotton Mask
Where to buy: Amazon (RIAH Fashion) -$10.99 - $14.99 or Etsy.com (GoodDay Mask)- $12 for 1 / $30 for 3
Pros:
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Comes in a variety of colors, patterns and fabrics for women and men
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 Very soft on the outside and the inside
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Straps are made of the same soft, stretchy material, so it doesn’t cause any irritation over the ears
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Comfortable, breathable and lightweight but still offers protection
Con:
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The only con that some of our team found was that it was too loose for smaller faces. Tying the earpieces in knots or adding small rubber bands improved the fit.
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 Care Cover Protective Mask
Where to buy: Baton Rouge General Gift Shops - $6.99
Pros:
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Has a built-in pocket to add protection, if needed
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Has elastic straps with soft plastic adjusters to make sure it fits your face
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Comes in a variety of cute, fun colors and patterns for women and men
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Inside is made of a waffle weave cotton so it is breathable but not too thin
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 /Kit∙sch/ Trendy Masks for Women
Where to buy: Mykitsch.com - $12 for 3
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Comes in a 3-pack of cute and trendy colors and patterns
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Made of a gauzy, 100% cotton material
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Straps are made of thin soft elastic
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Inside is made of the same material as the outside
Cons:
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Mask can feel hot when breathing
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One of the 3 in the package was very oversized and didn’t fit well, though the other 2 seemed to fit fine.
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 Window Lip Reader Mask by Zarascreative
Where to buy: Etsy.com - $24.99
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Provides a window for people to be able to see your mouth for talking and reactions
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Comes in a variety of colors and patterns for adults and kids
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Earloops are very soft elastic
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The acrylic window does not fog up when you are talking like some other clear masks
Cons:
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Not as close to the face as it could be and had small gap by the chin so may need to tie earpieces or add small rubber bands to make it tighter to face
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Adjustable Mask with Built-in Filters by Amazing Grace
Where to buy: Amazon -$27.50 for 4
Pros:
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A great choice for solids – black, orange, blue or white, or a variety pack
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Has a nose wire to secure it closer to the natural contours of your face
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Has adjustable straps with metal adjusters on each side
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One of us found the metal adjusters uncomfortable and that they rubbed the back of the ears
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 Large-XL Face Masks by GoodDayMasks
Where to buy: Etsy.com - $12 for 1 / $30 for 3
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Comes in a variety of colors and patterns, including camo and dark solids
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The fabric is 100% cotton and is very comfortable and breathable
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Provides a nice fit so no need to adjust straps
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Straps are made of same soft material, so it doesn’t cause any irritation over the ears
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 Neck Gaiter by Achiou
Where to buy: Amazon - $12
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Comes in a variety of colors
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Made of moisture-wicking fabric
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Great for working out or outside activities
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Can also be worn as a neck warmer, face scarf, headbands, ear warmer, or beanie
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Kids Masks
 Disposable Kid’s Face Mask by Dr. Talbot's
Where to buy: Amazon - $9.99 for 10
Pros:
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Comes in prints for boys and girls
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Easy-bend nose clip adjusts mask to fit your child's face
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Soft ear loops are designed to not pull on little ears
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Recommended for kids age 4-12 years old
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For one team member, the mask was a great fit for an 8 and 11-year-old but ran big on a 5-year-old
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 Girls Embellished Masks by Sparkle City
Where to buy: Giggles Baton Rouge - $17.99
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Comes in a variety of cute sequin embellished designs for girls
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Stretchy, soft material
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Tween approved
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Recommended for kids age 4 - 12 years old
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 Unisex Masks with Built-in Pocket by IScream
Where to buy: Giggles Baton Rouge - $12.99
Pros:
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Comes in a variety of cute patterns for boys and girls
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Has a built-in pocket to add protection, if needed
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Soft polyester outside and cotton inside
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Recommended for kids age 4-12 years old
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 Animal Print Masks by Cubcoats Kids
Where to buy: Amazon - $14.99 for 2
Pros:
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Comes in cute 2 pack pattern of tiger and puppy or cat and bear
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Soft cotton inner layer for comfort for kids
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Easy-bend nose clip adjusts mask to fit your child's face
Cons:
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Recommended for kids age 5+ but fit a 4-year-old well with adjustable nose clip, but it ran small on one team member’s 8-year-old.
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 Disney Character Face Masks
Where to buy: Shopdisney.com - $19.99 for 4
Pros:
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Comes in unique, adorable Disney character designs
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Outside is polyester but inside is soft cotton
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Ear straps are made cotton and elastane so they are comfortable around the ears
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Comes in multiple sizes: Youth Small / Youth Medium / Adult Large / Adult Extra Large
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Sizing is all over the place, but overall, they run super small. For example, an adult L fit an 8-year-old wears an adult L, a youth medium fit a 4-year-old, and youth small would fit a toddler
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 Old Navy Kids Masks
Where to buy: Oldnavy.com - $12.50 for 5 / $25.00 for 10
Pros:
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Come in a variety of fun colors and patterns for boys and girls
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Made of 100% cotton
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Some packs come with adjustable plastic pieces for the ear straps
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Ear straps are made of soft elastic for comfort
Cons:
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Run very small – kids sizes fit ages 3-7
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Kids older than 7 would fit better in the adult sizes but may have to tie the straps or use small rubber bands to make them fit their face correctly
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 Care Cover Protective Mask
Where to buy: Baton Rouge General Gift Shops - $6.99
Pros:
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Comes in a variety of cute, fun colors and patterns
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Has elastic straps with adjusters to make sure it fits your kid’s face
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Has a built-in pocket to add protection/filter if needed
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Inside is made of a waffle weave cotton so it is breathable but not too thin
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 Soft Stretchy Masks by ERGE
Where to buy: Giggles Baton Rouge - $6.99
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Comes in a variety of fun patterns and colors for boys and girls
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Soft stretchy cotton material that is comfortable for kids and is soft around their ears
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Breathable mesh layer inside
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Recommended for ages 3 – 6
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Optional Accessory
 Mask Lanyards
Where to buy: Etsy - $5.99
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These are great for helping you keep track of your mask and making sure you never drop it again!
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Lightweight, easy-to-wear and usually just clip on to the earpieces of your mask
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Come in lots of different styles and designs from simple cords to personalized to designer jewelry
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Great accessory for kids and adults
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