ScubaLab examined 18 new masks to help you find one that will fit your face — and style of diving.

IST is a family owned and operated manufacturer with three separate equipment lines available to the diving community. We have been manufacturing quality watersports equipment for others as well as ourselves for over 35 years, so while you may not have seen our logo frequently, chances are you have enjoyed our gear somewhere before.

The special-edition chrome frame and black skirt give the Visio Pro mask from TUSA retro feel and look, but its high-tech features make it very much a 21st-century dive product.

IST’s ProEar ME-80 is a dual-lens mask with a crystal-clear silicone skirt. But what makes the ProEar ME-80 unique is its pair of ear pods that provide a watertight fit over each ear. The air spaces inside these ear pods are connected to the air space inside the mask via a pair of equalization tubes.

The new Cressi Eyes Evolution Crystal Mask comes with all of the great features of the Big Eyes Evolution Crystal mask, but in a smaller size that’s perfect for women and smaller faces. Crystal Silicone is an exclusive Cressi material that’s so clear the mask’s skirt is virtually invisible when diving.

The Neptune Space G.Divers full-face mask, equipped with a GSM G.Divers underwater transceiver, is OCEAN REEF’s entry-level comm kit for recreational diving. Hook up the single channel Push-To-Talk G.Divers communication unit, and divers can talk to their buddies or to the dive boat using separate comm units.

Without a doubt, fit and comfort are the most important “features” to look for when selecting a mask. While most manufacturers design their masks to fit the widest segment of the population as possible, there’s no such thing as a “one size fits ...

IST’s trio of aluminum-framed masks are made with marine-grade aluminum alloy outer frames, high-impact plastic sub-frames, and hypoallergenic silicone skirts.

Side windows on a mask offer a wider field of view, but also distort the scene.