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A true luxury pick, this sleep mask is made from long-fiber mulberry silk, with a smooth, breathable surface that protects the delicate skin around your eyes. The hypoallergenic material features a soft, charmeuse weave. Inside, a filling of glass beads is held in place by a baffled design intended to promote even weight distribution over your eyes.

A silk-wrapped elastic headband holds the mask in place. Just note, it is non-adjustable; and some users felt it should be tighter to better support the weight of the mask. This eye mask is not machine-washable. Instead, gently hand-wash it and lay it flat to dry. While this pick is more expensive than budget options, the brand’s 45-day trial period allows you time to make sure it’s a worthy investment.

Many customers enjoy the quality and design of this mask. One such person comments, “The weight is just right, and the best part of the design is the baffling, so the beads don’t fall onto one side when you’re lying down.”

If anxiety prevents you from slipping into dreamland, this silk eye pillow may help you wind down. The eight-ounce mask is covered in hypoallergenic silk, with an inner muslin pouch filled with natural flaxseeds and organic lavender buds. Both the inner and outer pouches have zippers for easy customization of the mask’s weight and aromatherapy.

For example, if you find the lavender too strong, simply fill the interior with flaxseeds. Alternatively, some users found the mask too heavy on their eyelids, which can be remedied by simply removing some filling. Extra packets of fill materials are included with your order, along with a cooling gel eye mask, which easily slips inside the silk shell to treat puffy eyes.

This mask is made from natural, non-toxic materials and is free of synthetic fragrances and parabens. The flaxseeds mold to your face with a “bean-bag” effect, while an adjustable elastic band holds it in place when changing positions.

With its eco-friendly materials and customization, it’s no surprise that this sleep mask has earned over 900 ratings, most of them 5 stars. Reviewers say the mask blocks out “every bit of light” and helps their sleep “significantly.” Others note the “fine materials and attention to detail,” calling this mask an “excellent value.”

This silk eye mask is a great budget pick for relaxing comfort. Weighing in at just over seven ounces, its mulberry silk cover is gentle on the skin and contains a removable massage pillow. The cotton-covered pillow is filled with gel beads that can be frozen for cold therapy. However, some customers say the pillow doesn’t stay cold for very long.

The mask is held in place by an adjustable elastic headband that expands from 18 to 27.5 inches. Side sleepers will appreciate the mask’s extra-thin edges that don’t dig into the face or leave unwanted marks. To clean, hand-wash the inner pillow and cover and lay flat to dry.

With over 1,700 ratings, this mask proves you don’t have to sacrifice quality for affordability. A happy user who had been searching for a quality sleep mask reports that “the silky cover feels great against my skin.” Others say the eye pillow is “well-made,” and that “the weight of it is perfect.”

Another gentle-pressure pick, this is a great choice for side sleepers looking for a weighted sleep mask that won’t dig into their face. Its versatility, comfortable fabric, and low maintenance upkeep make it a favorite among many. The nine-ounce mask has a scalloped, single-strip design featuring four weighted pods, all filled with oval-shaped BPA-free, polyethylene plastic pellets. One side is covered in jersey cotton for a cooler feel, while the other has plush microfiber fleece for cozy warmth.

Instead of hair-snagging elastic or velcro, this mask has a keyhole slit on one end, so you can pull the other side through to your desired tightness. Many side sleepers simply lay it over their eyes in bed, since the material is slightly bulky.

For added cold therapy, simply toss the mask in the freezer before using. Unlike more delicate masks, this one is machine-washable. It comes in a variety of colors, but the lighter shades aren’t as effective at completely blocking light.

This sleep mask has become an Amazon bestseller, with over 2,500 5-star ratings. People enjoy its comfortable feel and lack of restriction. According to one satisfied customer, “All I have to do because I’m a side sleeper is place it over my eyes and put the rest of the weighted part over the top of my head. If I roll over I re-adjust. Absolutely no light gets through and it is comfortable. I have an extremely sensitive head and this is lightweight and I haven’t gotten a headache. I highly recommend [it].” While most find it very comfortable, some users didn’t like having to reposition it throughout the night.

This compression mask was designed by an orthopedic surgeon for relief of migraines and headaches. The soft cotton cover is filled with massaging, plastic ergoBeads. Instead of having a removable, inner pouch, the mask is a single unit that can be frozen in a sealed freezer bag before use. Special stitching creates additional space between your eyes and the mask, to prevent too much pressure.

A non-adjustable, elastic strap holds the mask in place. Many people comment that, while the mask itself is highly effective, the strap is thin and eventually stretches out. Also keep in mind this mask is hand-wash only.

Over 13,000 5-star ratings have made this a top-selling mask on Amazon. One reviewer observes that it hits pain-relieving spots around the eyes, and the filling does not shift during the night. This person states, “Because of that distribution of weight, I find this is more effective at relieving sinus headache pain and some other types of headache pain.”

A higher-tech approach to sleep, the Therabody SmartGoggles stand out for their quality and advanced features. This eye mask is covered in protein leather and has three adjustable modes: Focus, SmartRelax, and Sleep, which are controlled by three buttons.

Focus mode alleviates tension between the eyebrows; SmartRelax uses SmartSense Technology and a biometric sensor to customize your experience while lowering your heart rate for increased relaxation; and the Sleep mode gently massages your temples with a slow-wave vibration to help you relax. You can also customize your experience by activating massage, vibration, or heat features, if desired.

This mask folds in half for portability, and the battery lasts up to 150 minutes (depending on the mode). Connect with the Therabody app via Bluetooth, where you can enjoy TheraMind: a sound therapy experience. Your purchase comes with a protective case, charging cable, and instruction manual. Bear in mind, this sleep mask weighs a whopping 14.8 ounces. When in use, it measures 8.3 inches by 4.7 inches, making its size an important consideration before buying.

Despite its space-age appearance and higher price tag, people love the effectiveness of this eye mask. According to one user, it “eliminated post-screen-work headaches almost entirely.” Another user says it’s an “excellent relaxation gadget that has become a part of my daily routine.”