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Everything you need to fix *takes a deep breath* fogged up glasses, maskne, weird-fitting masks, ear pain, overheating during workouts, and more.
Promising review: "Wow. I am a healthcare worker and due to the current pandemic I am wearing a face mask 43+ hours a week... this has caused my acne to be out of control!! I did some research and came across these and I always read the reviews closely before buying something and these had a lot of mixed reviews but I was desperate for a fix so I just figured why not and purchased these.. and wow. These really cut down on the total time a pimple lives its 'life' on my face. It’s wild to see all of the gunk sucked right out but it really does its magic. I read reviews that these only really work on so called “formed ready to pop pimples” and so I tried it on only those ones on my face and it really worked. Those cystic pimples where you can feel a significant bump and hurt are the ones that really bother me anyways, and these little sticky covers fixed it. The bump is gone! There’s still a little redness but like I said the bump and the pain is gone, and there’s nothing a little cover up can’t do. These really fulfilled what I was looking for and it’s very entertaining to look at the patches after to see all of the gunk it soaks up." —Hayley Jones
Get a set of 96 patches from Amazon for $15.99.
Promising review: "I wanted something that can cover my face, when most of the time I'm wearing a COVID-19 mask and don't want to get half/tan. But also I don't like too much sun on my face, wearing contacts gets to be too much. My main issue was when I'm riding a bicycle how to cover my face, and not to be blown away by the wind. This visor has it all. It's cute. I feel like I'm in my own little shady world, and doesn't ruin my hair. Velcro adjust on the back and you get flexible rope to fasten it under your chin. Glasses or sunglasses fit easy. I love it!" —Marinchich
Get it from Amazon for $17.99 (available in four colors).
Promising review: "Best field hat ever! Been wearing these hats for years now. I am a desert wildlife biologist and spend my life in the unforgiving, blazing sun. This hat provides the most sun protection of any style. PERIOD. Keeps my shoulders, back of neck and face shaded. Cannot live without this hat. Bought these two to replace my old, worn ones. Will be using on my upcoming African safari." —amy anderson
Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in eight colors).
These come with a wireless charging case that provides up to 14 hours of charge (with the earbuds able to play for 4+ hours with each full charge). The earbuds are also sweatproof and waterproof so you can use them during workouts or runs, and have a built-in mic so you can chat on the phone.
Promising review: "The sound is great. Talking on the phone with a mask on is no problem — the person receiving my call could hear me perfectly. They stay in just fine while driving or working. This company has great customer service." —twomoms
Get it from Amazon $35.99 (available in five colors).
I ordered two packs of these on a whim, and WOW, do I love them. Despite the shipping time they actually arrived in two days, and I think they're my favorite running mask so far. The material is protective but lightweight, with sort of a wetsuit feel. It stays locked in place while I'm running, even though I sweat buckets in the heat. The seams are so subtle that they don't irritate my face. Also, I feel really cool wearing them, which is saying something, because I am the least cool person I know. Note: I got the M/L size and tied the elastic straps for a tighter fit; XS/S seems more geared at kids and people with smaller faces.
Promising review: "This is an awesome workout mask!! Very breathable material with a pocket for adding a filter. By far the best fitness mask I’ve purchased so far. I highly recommend purchasing this for serious fitness advocates." —DAKOTA86SW
Type Of Fit: Elastic ear straps
Pocket For Filter: Yes
Fabric Type: Recycled Polyester & Elastane
Shipping Time: Expected to ship in 6-7 business days
Get a set of three from Reebok for $20.
Fame Merch is an Etsy shop established in 2020 that specializes in sports, floral, and tribal prints.
Promising review: "This is my favorite mask!! I love the color and it is easy to breathe while wearing it. Plus, my glasses don't fog when I'm wearing it." —ncfield01
Type Of Fit: Elastic ear straps
Pocket For Filter: Yes
Fabric Type: Bamboo & Cotton
Shipping Time: Expected to ship in 1-3 business days
Get it from Fame Merch on Etsy for $14.50 (available in six styles).
It has three speeds to choose from and also lights up, making you more visible at night. Reviewers note that you should definitely put your hair in a ponytail (but that it's easy to unsnag if it gets caught).
Promising review: "I went to Florida on a work trip to review the new safety guidelines at Disney and Universal Studios. I purchased this exact brand for my family, and other coworkers chose very similar looking products but not from the same manufacturer. Mine lasted all day at the theme parks, while my coworker's died pretty quickly. This made wearing a mask very bearable in the Florida heat. I bought several other best selling self-cooling items, and this one was by far the only one worth any money. I thought it would be a comical purchase, but it ended up being a lifesaver. I am adding it to my 'must have' list for hot vacations." —Jay
Get it from Amazon for $19.95 (available in two colors).
Promising review: "Thank you so much for making these for me! I’m a speech therapist and it’s important for my students to see my mouth! The masks are great and fast delivery. Thank you!!!" —Kelly Dwyer
Type Of Fit: Adjustable ear straps
Pocket For Filter: No
Fabric Type: Cotton
Shipping Time: Expected to ship in 3-5 business days
Get it from Randl By Design on Etsy for $25.28+.
This wireless sanitizer is USB chargeable and uses the same tech that sterilizes hospital instruments. Each cycle only takes ten minutes and kills 99.9% of bacteria and germs, all without the use of chemicals. It also comes with an aromatherapy option, if you want your belongings to smell ~fresh~.
Promising review: "This is a great product for sanitizing your smart phone, keys, masks, sunglasses and more. I'm very happy with this and would recommend it. It arrived quickly and was packaged well." —Barbara
Get it from Hammacher Schlemmer for $99.99.
Pie Town Soap Co. is an Arizona-based Etsy shop established in 2016 that specializes in handmade soaps and aromatherapy. You can get the spray in Breathe, Shield, Calm, Good Mood, Lavender, Sundew, Clear Mind, and Bliss.
Promising review: "The face mask sprays were a big hit in our small town hospital! Thank you for making wearing a mask for 12 hours better! They sprays smell wonderful!" —Cathy Smith
Get it from Pie Town Soap Co. on Etsy for $7+ (available in seven scents and two sizes).
A lot of runners (it me) and people working outdoors usually end up swapping out face masks when theirs get too sweaty, so this could be a convenient way to store them — plus with the color coding, you'll know exactly which ones are used/dirty and which ones are still raring to go.
Promising review: "I prefer the colors since I know which color stays in my car, which goes in my purse/pocket, which stays at work and which carries the used masks so the masks and holders can be washed to go back in circulation avoiding any cross contamination. Keeps the masks clean and protected from my hands reaching into my bag or pocket. The clear ones went to my parents. We used colored markers to identify whom they belong to." —Jest Donahue
Get a five-pack from Amazon for $13.88.
GCcustomcharacter is a US-based Etsy shop established in 2018 that specializes in custom wooden goods.
Promising review: "Absolutely love my mask hanger. I’ll never forget my mask again with this hanging by the door. Great quality and great customer service!" —shauncarvalho
Get it from GCcustomcharacter on Etsy for $9.95+ (available in two colors and multiple hook options).
These have an adhesive on the back for easy application to the wall, which you can pull down on once you're ready to uninstall it without doing any damage to the wallpaper or paint.
Promising review: "I set up a row of these per person in our house on the back of a door near where we exit, to hang our face masks. There is a hook for each day. They are staying on the door, but remember, there isn't much weight from a face mask. Right size for face masks — small. Like that they don't stick out. Working well for our purpose." —Amy
Get a set of 16 from Amazon for $9.99.
You can find more options in BuzzFeed's roundup of places to buy non-medical face masks online, and check out BuzzFeed's guide to the CDC's new face covering recommendations for more deets.