These masks by Caraa (a New York travel bag company) are THE BEST masks Iāve tried since March, and Iām not just saying that because the colors are conducive to matching with eyeshadow and eyeliner, hahaha!
I got these after a recommendation from a friend who, using āThe Patented Mom Scientific Methodā (LOL), ordered several masks from a ton of different brands and had her kids be guinea pigs try them out. Based on all of the masks they tested ā and there were a lot of them, apparently! ā the Caraas won. The kids *and* adults loved them particularly because of how comfy they are.
After wearing them for a couple weeks, I completely agree. These are fabulous! The best masks Iāve foundā¦which is a sentence Iāll filing away in my āSentences One Does Not Expect to Write, Everā and āThings One Says During a Pandemicā folders.
Customizable to fit your face
The secret sauce is how adjustable they are!
Each mask has a lightweight, bendable wire tucked into the top seam that rests on the bridge of your nose, and it holds the masks firmly in place so they arenāt constantly slipping down your face.
Thatās just the start of it though.
The loops that go around your ears also have these plastic pincher things that toggle up and down the loop so you can easily tighten or loosen them to fit.
The masks themselves are double layer 100% cotton and sufficiently breathable without being flimsy. The cotton on the inner portion feels slightly thinner than some of the more robust masks Iāve tried, and Iāve read that the inner layer wicks away moisture. Iāve definitely noticed that, compared to other masks Iāve worn, the Caraas feel less humid and damp after wearing them for a while, and my glasses donāt fog up as much as they do when I wear other masks.
I guess I have a weirdly shaped head or lopsided ears or something because this is the *only* mask I donāt feel the need to constantly adjust every few minutes. I pop it on, and it stays put for hours, so Iām free to go forth on my merry way spreading glittery sparkly joy. No, really thoughā¦Iāve used masks thatāve been too hot or too tight or rubbed up against my chin, or they caused my glasses to fog up and therefore left me extremely crabby, but that never happens with the Caraas!
Other key deets
- Two sizes are available: a smaller size for kiddos and a larger adult size for your big olā, full-grown human visage, and theyāre sold in a pack of five masks for $25.
- Theyāre non-medical grade (so you should opt for a different mask if youāll be performing open heart surgery), machine washable and reusable.
- A portion of your purchase goes toward New York City COVID relief efforts
- And umā¦just in case you were wondering, the packaging says to *not* place masks in the oven or the microwave (WEIRD)
- The kid-sized mask is recommended for children three and up.
- The masks include a pocket to insert a disposable filter if you want, which Caraa sells too.
Plusā¦ theyāre pretty!
Like I mentioned earlier, they come in a bunch of different colors, but thereās also a five-pack in basic black, if thatās your thing.
I got the Universal Brights for me, which comes with masks in Fuschia (a warm red), Apricot (a yellowish orange), Canary (a goldenrod), Avocado (a lovely baby poo khaki!) and Lagoon (a greenish blue). For CoyCoy, I picked the Warm Colors, which include Lemon (a cheerful yellow), Lavender (a mellow pastel purple), Olive a khaki), Strawberry (a warm red) and Pink (a pale, warm pink).
I also like that the cotton has a slight sheen, but itās not obnoxiously shiny.
If youāre interested, you can find Caraa masks online. Highly recommended! Iām actually thinking about buying some packs for mom and dad, and my brother and his girlfriend, too. I like āem that much.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
