Embodiments of the present invention provide a nares mask and support apparatus (e.g., for use with a positive airway pressure therapy system) that may generate the desired mask retaining force while reducing or even eliminating the need for supplemental facial contact elements such as face-contacting straps or bands. The apparatus may include a first biasing element that biases a nares interface in a direction generally orthogonal to and towards the users face. A second biasing element may bias the nares interface in a direction generally parallel to the face and towards the users forehead. The biasing forces applied by the first and second biasing elements may thus produce a resultant force that biases the nares interface in a direction generally aligned with an axis of the nares.
