9 best sleep eye masks to block out light for a better night's rest
Suffice to say, sleep doesn’t come easily these days. The smallest things can impact the quality of our sleep, like total overstimulation (thanks all day, everyday screens), anxiety, and even street lights sneaking in from your window. Sounds like a recipe for a night of tossing, turning, and staring at the ceiling, if you ask me.
Luckily, there’s an easy way to help you get reacquainted with your natural sleep cycles: a sleep mask. It might take a few test runs to find an eye mask that best fits your sleep preferences and comfort levels, but once you do, you’ll bring it anywhere there’s even the slimmest chance for shut-eye.
Not only can you channel your inner Holly Golightly, but studies have shown a sleep mask can also improve the quality of your Zzz’s. 'Pure and simple, eye masks will help block light to boost your natural melatonin production for a deeper, longer sleep,' says Julie Sacks, meditation teacher and founder of Vie Wellbeing.
The best sleep masks shut out distractions, adding a comfortable weighted blanket-esque pressure to your eyes, and are made of fabric that's gentle on delicate skin, like silk. And, as someone who suffers from migraines and eye strain, throwing a gel-filled eye mask in the freezer for a couple of hours before bedtime is my favorite way to wind down.
Below, check out the nine best sleep mask options that are as stylish as they are snooze-inducing. Say good morning to waking up on the right side of the bed.
The Drowsy Midnight Blue Silk Sleep Mask
Our ecommerce editor, Jess, hasn't shut up about this eye mask since she first tried it a couple of years ago. It is by far the best eye mask she's ever tried, and she now struggles to drink off without it.
The luxuriously soft silk and padding cushion the face and eyes so it feels like you're in your very own little cocoon of relaxation. The adjustable head strap is a game changer, and being able to fit it perfectly means you can enjoy total darkness all night long. Just the way we like it.
Therabody SmartGoggles Biometric Heated Eye Mask
A bit more high-tech than most eye masks we've seen before, this mask from Therabody does more than block out light.
The ability to heat up, vibrate and massage the eye area helps to soothe the wearer into a state of deep relaxation. The built-in Sleep Mode feature offers gentle massage to the temples that can help you get ready for bed on even the most stressful of days.
Alaska Bear Mulberry Silk Sleep Mask
This product has quite a few very positive reviews on Amazon—happy reviewers (and sleepers!) swear by it for a good night's rest. For just under £9, both sides of the mask are made with Mulberry silk that’s designed not to tug or crease your eyelashes or skin.
Gentle Pressure Sleep Mask
If you enjoy the feeling of being buried under a weighted blanket, this eye pillow is for you. Touted as a 'Hug for your head', the adjustable blackout design applies even pressure across your head to lull you to sleep.
IMAK Compression Pain Relief Mask and Eye Pillow
It’s not easy to catch Zzz’s in the midst of a gnarly migraine, but this mask can help. Designed by an orthopedic surgeon to alleviate headaches, sinus pain, and eyestrain, the massaging ergoBeads apply pressure to all the right places.
Travel Pillow and Eye Mask for Airplane
Forget those boring travel masks the airlines give you. On your next big trip, pack this combined eye mask and neck pillow set in your carry-on so you can fly—and pass out—in style.
Cooling Eye Mask
This style is ideal for anyone who wants to add a bit more self-care to their routine with ease. Simply store this in the fridge or freezer and take it out when you’re ready to crawl into bed. You can also zap it in the microwave if you’re in the mood for a hot compress.
Ostrichpillow Light Travel Pillow
This isn’t your typical sleep mask: its unique around-the-head design allows it to double as a travel pillow, too. Try wearing it around your forehead to cover your eyes or underneath the chin for your cosiest commute ever.
The thick band makes it a great option for side sleepers who want to block their peripheral vision, too.
Slip Silk Sleep Mask
One of the biggest complaints about sleep masks is that your eyes feel stuck shut. This contoured 100% mulberry silk style allows you to blink as much as you want without feeling the pressure from the mask, and it features an anti-crease band so you don't mess up your 'do as you rest.
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