The 7 best sleep masks for your beauty rest, per reviews

May 19, 2023

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One thing's for sure: we take sleep super seriously. After all, we spend about 26 years in a lifetime in sleep — or, 9,490 days — according to an infographic from Dreams.co.

We don't need a mathematician to tell us that's a long time. In fact, it's too much time to sleep on a crummy mattress (fix that by purchasing one of our top-recommended options in this expert-backed guide) or not treating ourselves to the eight hours a night we deserve.

If you’re finding it difficult to catch those ZZZs soundly — whether you’re in your bedroom or jet-setting on an airplane — a quality sleep mask can help.

According to SleepAdvisor.org, sleep masks have plenty of benefits, like helping to extend your REM cycle (allowing for more time to achieve deeper rest), minimize sleep interruptions, protect your skin (including the delicate area around your eyes), treat dry eyes, help soothe micro-disruptions while traveling, relieve migraine pain and produce calming effects, especially if a weighted option is used.

That said, we rounded up the seven best sleep masks of 2023 that we recommend keeping on your nightstand or in your carry-on. With a top-rated night cream and some wireless earbuds to help cancel out noise, you’ll be counting sheep before you know it.

With a whopping 82,000 rave reviews — and counting — the MZOO's 3D Contoured Sleep Mask has garnered Amazon best-selling acclaim, thanks to its nifty design. Namely, its memory foam make accounts for more eye space than other flat eye masks and was uniquely crafted from heat-bonded technology instead of glue, so it's sturdy, durable and won't falter.

It does a great job at blocking light and allows you to comfortably blink, too. Overall, it's worth the budget-friendly price tag.

As a top brand in the biz (as far as sleep masks go), the Slip Pure Silk Sleep Mask is a force to be reckoned with — especially in the beauty community. Paired with a silk pillowcase, this stylish number comes in a variety of hues and is luxurious to the touch. It's perfect if you don't want a weighted option, too.

Our jaws nearly dropped when we came across the TONPOINT White Noise Sleeping Headphones Mask. If you feel yourself getting distracted on some nights and love having a white noise machine at bay, then you’ll love this all-in-one mask that helps you drift peacefully to sleep. That said, its unmatched design makes it perfect for traveling.

Not only do we love the sunny color of the Nodpod Gentle Pressure Sleep Mask but we adore its gentle pressure — perfect for those who don't love weighted items (although we love our weighted blankets) but want a bit of pressure to help their eyelids fall asleep.

Specifically, this sleep mask with nearly 4,000 rave reviews is bead-filled, machine-washable and comes in a boatload of fabulous colors (if yellow isn't your thing, that is). Its pull-through strap is adjustable and it's perfect for every position — from side to back.

Even better, it boasts a 100% blackout design to help you relax and catch those ZZZs.

With more than 70,000 positive ratings, the Mavogel Cotton Sleep Eye Mask is a divinely made sleep essential that's ideal for those looking for pure comfort. It uses a patented bending cartilage design that effectively blocks light from the nose area. Not to mention, its soft cotton triangle wing design helps prevent it from moving off of your face. You’ll love its five layers of breathable fabric, too.

From Sleep Number, the True Temp Weighted Eye Mask makes a lovely gift for less than $50 (or, a treat for yourself if you struggle with sleep). After reviewing the Sleep Number's blankets, we’re practically obsessed and trust pretty much everything the brand whips out — with a strong regard to science in mind.

This eye mask features weighted inserts that forms to the contours of your face, helping to reduce stress and promote the relaxation you deserve. Plus, its patented True Temp temperature-balancing cover is removable while also attracting and removing moisture to keep you in a comfortable state of bliss. To top it all off, its elastic band provides a secure fit while being soft enough for your ear area.

Direct-to-consumer brand Ostrichpillow has been paving the path to better sleep, one product at a time. Its Eye Mask is well-received by more than 100 satisfied sleepers and is a standout on the market for one particular reason: it's a total blackout sleep mask.

Ergonomic design aside, it's a thoughtful purchase to help elevate your nighttime routine. It's carbon-neutral, made to last, boasts six layers of materials (with a balance of thickness, density and softness) and is 100% machine washable.

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