As a former sleep writer, my non-negotiable for summer is a great sleep mask these are my two personal favorites

Date:
Thu, 28 May 2026 01:00:00 +0000

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I've tested plenty of sleep eye masks, and these are the two I can't live without.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter My non-negotiable for summer sleeping is a great eye mask. I'm ultra-sensitive to light when I'm trying to sleep, and even though I have blackout blinds, I find the morning light creeping in around the edges is often enough to wake me unpleasantly early.
My eye mask is even more essential for travel you can never trust that your accommodation will have suitably heavy curtains for blinds to keep the light out.

I tried plenty of eye masks during my time as a sleep writer, but I've ended up with just two that I use all the time. My at-home mask is the Drowsy silk sleep mask. This one is wide, flat, soft and super luxurious. It cocoons the top half of my face with its smooth Mulberry silk, turning down all the sensory information to help me nod off. For travel, I use the Ostrichpillow sleep mask. This one is less expensive and more robust than the Drowsy, so
I'm happier cramming it into my travel bag. The molded eye cups create a complete blackout, so it's amazing when used in very light situations like an airport or coach.

In recent years, we've seen a spate of more hi-tech sleep mask options
hitting the market. These include masks that have built-in speakers (as an alternative to dedicated sleep headphones), masks that apply gentle, soothing pressure, and masks that gently warm your eye area. These won't be for everyone, but then sleep is a very personal thing if you spot something that sounds good to you, it's well worth a try.

Read on for a rundown of the best sleep masks on the market, including my own personal summer saviors. I'll start with my US picks, or you can jump down
the page for my UK options . US: super sleep masks Ostrichpillow Eye Mask $45 shop now Drowsy Drowsy Mulberry Silk Sleep Mask $79 shop now Alaska Bear Mulberry Silk Sleep Mask $14.99 shop now Mzoo Luxury Sleep Eye Mask $16.99 shop now 33% OFF Bob and Brad Eye Massager With Heat and Music $49.99 $74.97 shop now Nidra Contoured Sleep Mask $22.99 shop now Tempur-Pedic Sleep Mask $29 shop now SnoozeBand Deluxe Sleep Mask Headphones $79.99 shop now Aura Smart Sleep Mask $229 shop now TheraGun Therabody Sleep Mask with Eye
Massager Vibration $109.99 shop now Manta Sleep Mask $39 shop now nodpod Weighted Eye Pillow $68 shop now UK: super sleep masks Ostrichpillow Eye Mask 45 shop now Drowsy Silk Sleep Mask 69 shop now Snoozeband Deluxe Bluetooth Sleep Mask Headphones 69.99 shop now Theragun Therabody Sleepmask 89 shop now Tempur Sleep Mask 39 shop now Manta Sleep Mask 29 shop now Nodpod Weighted Sleep Mask 28.99 shop now 8% OFF BOB AND BRAD Eye Massager With Heat Compression, Music 54.99 59.99 shop now Desmond & Dempsey Men's Eye Mask Soleia Leopard Print 20 shop now Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us
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