Sleep Mask Reviews, Ratings & Comparison

Based on 3,121 Consumer Experiences

May 9, 2013

Top-Rated Sleep Masks

The table below evaluates sleep masks that rate highest in satisfaction based on at least 140 owner experiences / reviews. While the sleep masks below may have downsides (see top complaints), they are generally comfortable and effective in blocking light for most owners.

	Owner Satisfaction / Sample Size	Price	Comment	Top Complaints	Material	Quality / Lifespan
Daydream	86% / 151	$10	comes with cool pack	odor	NA	good-fair
Dream Zone	84% / 394	$11	eucalyptus or peppermint initial smell	initial smell, too thick/bulky, strap lacks comfort	silk / cotton	fair
Bucky 40 Blinks	82% / 229	$12	many colors / styles	poor quality / short lifespan	foam / polyester	fair to poor
Sleep Master	82% / 795	$26	wide / tall size surrounds head	lacks comfort for back sleepers, too thick, slides off head	satin / cotton	good
Dream Essentials	77% / 720	$10	comes with earplugs and carry pouch	poor quality / short lifespan	foam / nylon	fair to poor
Lewis N. Clark	75% / 541	$6-$10	comes in blue, navy, black	dye stains bedding	velour / cotton	fair

About Sleep Masks

Probably the most simple, inexpensive and easy way to ensure that you have darkness when you are trying to sleep is to use a sleep mask.

Sleep masks are made of light-blocking material that cover your eyes and fasten around your head. They are capable of blocking nearly 100% of light. Sleep masks overall as a group have 80% owner satisfaction (80 out of 100 based on 3121 reviews).

However, if your initial impression is that you don't like wearing one, don't give up too fast. Try wearing the mask a few nights to get used to it and to find the right adjustment of the strap.

Sleep Mask Advantages

A sleep mask provides a quick, easy way to block light from reaching your eyes.
It is often less inexpensive compared to other ways of blocking / controlling light.
You can take it anywhere you may want to get sleep and block light.

Sleep Mask Disadvantages

Wearing one can take getting used to.
Like anything you wear on a regular basis, it will need washing and can wear out.
It can be misplaced.
While it effectively blocks light from reaching your eyes, it does not stop light from hitting your skin as light-blocking window treatment can do. Light hitting your skin during the night from a street lamp shining through the window, for example, may cause your body to think it is morning and want to start the day. (However, if you have light in your bedroom at night, your blankets may do an effective job of blocking most light from reaching your skin.)

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