Let's start by recognizing that personal protective equipment is a money-making business. And like all other sellers before the pandemic, we are charged the price of a genuine 3M N95 mask. I bought these masks mainly because they are black. However, you're better off with a smaller face because I don't think it fits well on most consumers' faces. It adjusts to size, not like any mask size. Having never used steroids I don't think my head has grown, but I need to get another brand. I'm fairly familiar with the different types of masks and how they should fit and this can be used with children or adults with a smaller face. The seal breaks whenever I speak or even smile.