Now that the morning's are getting lighter and the nights longer, the best sleep masks must come out of retirement from our bedside drawers once more…and we can't WAIT. We can finally get out for that pre-work run, or just bask in some sun through the window while we sip our morning coffee, and we no longer finish work in darkness (read: pub garden drinks are officially back on the table). However, the downside of the sun rearing its head pre 7am is that, unless you are blessed with heavy-duty blackout blinds and a sunrise alarm clock, it's likely that the sunrise disturbs your sleep earlier than you might like it too - particularly on weekends where our phone alarms are switched firmly off. This means one thing: eye masks. Yep, that's right, it's time to bring in the sleep mask reinforcements to ensure I'm getting my full eight hours.
It’s no secret that we love our sleep here at GLAMOUR - especially when it’s so damn hard to get any nowadays - so finding tips and tricks like the military method to help us feel refreshed and revived is imperative. That’s where a sleep eye mask comes in handy for us. Not just something to pop in your weekend bag when travelling, a sleep mask is actually really useful at home, too (alongside our beloved pillow spray, silk bedding and weighted blanket, ofc).
Getting a good night’s kip can reduce stress, anxiety and is obviously imperative for your health, so if a cost-effective solution such as a sleep mask can help then sign me up! Introducing a sleep mask into your sleep routine will save you from the spenny purchase of blackout curtains, and it’ll also make bedtime feel like a more luxurious affair (hotel vibes every night please and thank you).
Plus, getting good sleep in is now known to help improve the overall appearance of your skin, including texture, tone and clarity. Hence the term beauty sleep, hey?
And the best bit? There are now so many incredible options out there that if you thought of sleep masks were uncomfortable, claustrophobic or left you hot and sweaty, think again.
The problem though, is which one to go for? From sumptuous silk designs to innovative eye-contouring styles, bold prints or self-heating options, there is a world of sleep masks out there - so it can be hard to settle on one. Is what the mask looks like more important than how it performs? Does it need to match your duvet covers? Do you desire a fabric that will help your skin as well as aid in sleep? These are all things to consider.
Best eye masks at a glance:
- Best overall - Manta Sleep Mask, £39, Amazon
- Best silk eye mask - Silk Piped Eye Mask, £25, The White Company
- Best eye mask to protect eyelashes - Slip Lovely Lashes Contour Sleep Mask, £55, Cult Beauty
- Best eye mask with skincare benefits - Spacemasks, £16.50, Cult Beauty
- Best affordable sleep mask - ZIMASILK 100% Natural Silk Eye Mask, £7.99, Amazon
What sleep mask is best?
SLIP is an obvious option when it comes to sleep masks, the brand has made quite a name for itself in the world of sleepwear (especially when it comes to silk pillowcases). This silk sleep mask from the Australian label is perfect for those who take their skincare seriously - it reduces friction to help prevent fine lines and wrinkles and it’s the perfect match to the brand’s pillowcases for a truly relaxed night of Zzzs.
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