Why You Shouldn’t Snooze On Sleep Masks

I already use a silk pillowcase to protect my hair, so I thought – why not a silk sleep mask? The styles I wore prior to this sleep test were one-size-fits-all, which resulted in them sliding off my head through already restless sleep. This one, from Kitsch, is adjustable which helped it to stay in place the entire night. I actually woke up the next morning confused about what time it was because it let zero light sneak in. I didn't have any breakouts while using it and I definitely got more – and more quality – sleep. Did I mention it was reversible?

Think of Re-Vityl’s mask as a weighted blanket for your eyes, made only slightly thicker and heavier than most masks to accommodate its Tourmal.ink® insert. The crystal tourmaline is said to possess negative ions that encourage relaxation when placed on or near the body. Whatever the reason, this mask put me to sleep faster than I expected. It, like the Kitsch option, is adjustable and keeps everything nice and dark..

I appreciated the concept that is Starry Eyes’ Warming Mask before even trying it – a mask that warms within 30 seconds to soothe tired eyes. But I was a little unsure of whether it would play nice with my pre-sleep eye creams. Turns out that the mask’s gentle mix of natural ingredients delivered via non-woven cotton did just fine.. Pro: The mask hit comfortably warm, and felt good ala spa vibes. Con: This is a single-use mask, which means I’ll have to buy these in multiples.

I know…not a sleep mask. But the thought of supporting better sleep through scent was intriguing and, especially to my inner insomniac, worth a try. I opted to spray Re.Vityl’s Sleep Magic Mist all around my pillow pre-bedtime. (I especially love that the formula is 100% organic.) Its soothing mix of lavender, rose and chamomile oils provided a light yet adequate melatonin boost.

Admittedly, putting my phone away and out of arm's reach was the hardest thing for me to do – I grew so accustomed to playing games on my phone to pass the time. This copper- and nickel-lined case served both as a deterrent from grabbing my device, and block from call signals and wifi. Though I didn’t necessarily feel anything, the peace of mind the case gave me helped to keep me relaxed. And luckily, my alarm still went off in the morning.