ALASKA BEARAlaska Bear Organic Silk Sleep Mask Cool Super Smooth Eye Cover Genuine Mulberry Silk Face Skin Care, Soft Filling, Lightweight for Home or Travel Use (Original Black, Flat)

As a side sleeper and someone who hates having stuff touching my face, I was skeptical that I could wear a sleep mask. But after a doctor recommended I try it to help improve my sleep, I decided to give it a go. The material is very soft and on the interior there is a soft eye molded foam. The eye mold is soft enough that when I lay my face on the pillow it doesnt dig in or hurt. It's molded just enough so their isnt pressure on your eyes but my eye lashes to brush the inside if I open my eyes. I don't see that as an issue since I dont open my eyes with it on. Sometimes the material tickles my face (that's really my own skin sensitivities not the product). I appreciate the adjustable strap in the back. It has fallen off a few times but I dont realize until I wake up and when I do I just put it back on. Easy easy.The only drawback for me is that I previously used a sunrise light alarm clock with 0 sound. That woke me up every day no issues. Ive now had to go back to using an alarm with sound, but to avoid being startled awake (which is why I hated alarm clocks to begin with) I have mine connected to a spotify morning nature meditation playlist. No being startled awake haha.

For our family’s Alaska trip this summer, in the Land of the Midnight Sun, we knew we would need some kind of light-blocker in order to get a decent sleep. It was really hard to tell from the photos, descriptions, and reviews, which products were actually superior, so we purchased 7 different sleep masks. After trying all of them for two weeks, we can give other buyers our comparative reviews. Listed below in rank order from our best to worst, here are the 7 masks we tried:ZGGCD• This was the first one that I tried, and it worked so great. After this one, the other masks were okay, but they were just not quite as good as this one. (except for MZOO which was very, very similar). This ZGGCD mask was priced fairly at $9.99.MZOO• Another great model. Nearly identical to the ZGGCD brand, but it has a large MZOO brand printed on the front. And it cost twice as much. (I paid $19.99)LKY• These masks came as a 3-pack for $9.99. They were an economical option that worked surprisingly well, and were not uncomfortable. These were unexpectedly much smaller than the other masks, but they really did work fine. The band seemed tight, but it was adjustable – I guess I just never adjusted it. These masks kept the light out, and the eye wells were deep enough. Two of my college kids liked them well enough that they borrowed these for another trip they are taking next month.Alaska Bear• I figured this mask was just made for the Midnight Sun! Quite a bit smaller than the extra plush masks. Not very thick either, but again to my surprise, the small masks worked just as well as the luxury models. The price for this one was on the upper end ($14.99).Zenssia• The satin looked and felt luxurious, and at the $19.99 price, it tied with MZOO for being the most expensive mask we tried. The velcro band stays secure, and did not get caught in my hair. The cloth over the ears actually felt nice. But, I can’t say this mask was nice to sleep in. If you didn’t keep the band tight, the mask sort of shifts or spins over my face as I move. And if I pulled the band tight, it seemed to put all the pressure right across my eyes. So this mask was a no-go.LitBear• At $14.39, this was on the pricier end. There is a nose bridge piece that helps block any sneaks of light, but I preferred the superior comfort of the masks that didn’t have that extra fabric bridge, over having every last peep of light obliterated. I can say the nose bridge had a nice cool feeling that I liked. But the critical problem for me was that my lashes brushed on the inside of this mask.MABAO• The mesh fabric on the outside does not speak comfort, but I realize that the outside fabric does not really rub on the skin, so it shouldn’t matter. However, the eye pockets in this one were just too shallow. I hadn’t even known that shallow eye wells could be a problem, but I am sure glad we had other masks with the deep eye wells. We bought this MABAO mask at the budget price of $5.99I might have mentioned that I am a real mover in my sleep, and sometimes these masks fell off, but to my surprise that didn’t happen often. Many in the family are side-sleepers, and none had complaints about buckles or straps pressing into their heads.After trying these 7 masks, we felt we could offer some helpful feedback to other shoppers. My best two recommendations were ZGGCD ($9.99) as the best mask of all, and LKY which was a decent and functional mask, and there were THREE masks for the same price. Then there were the three that I just could not get comfortable with: Zennsia, LitBear, and MABAO. I wouldn’t recommend these. Happy travels everyone!

Very happy with this purchase. I appreciate it is made of silk so I don't worry about having it on my face all night. The design of the mask is thinner over the eyes so it is very comfortable. I'm buying another mask soon.

This mask is super soft and fits great thanks to the adjustable strap. I have windows on three sides of my bedroom, and in the summer when sunrise hits around 5am ET, it’s a lifesaver. Keeps the light out and lets me sleep until MY actual wake-up time, not nature’s.

UPDATEWhen I first received the mask I was not happy with it as you can see from the review below. I received some feedback from the seller asking me to contact them. I did not but the offer encouraged me to try the mask again. After getting over the initial difference from my previous mask, I fell in love with it. I put it on when I wake up before dawn and it almost always allows me to get a few more hours of sleep. I have since bought a second mask so I have a spare and just recently bought another for a friend whose old mask was wearing out. After using it he really liked it as well. So to conclude, give it a try.__________________________________________________________________________________________________This mask from Alaska Bear “Sleep Mask Silk cover Eye Contour Built-in No Pressure” did not do it for me. I am a side sleeper and the mask has relatively deep cushioning around the eye sockets which are uncomfortable when you are a side sleeper. It is well made and soft but quite large. I have tried it several times and find that it is too uncomfortable for me. I realize that this review pertains only to my needs but I do not think it would be comfortable for most side-sleepersI am searching for a similar mask to one that I have several years ago on a transatlantic flight. It is one layer and is molded out away from the eyes but not a ridge around the eyes as the one I am reviewing has. It is very light with a velcro strap.I give this mask 3 stars for quality.

This sleep mask has improved my sleep. After the first night of adjusting to it, I find it very comfortable and easy to wear throughout the night. It's block all room light, even on daytime. The single strap is sturdy and snug. I like that the mask doesn't press on my eyes throughout the night.

Works great but i feel like a Saudi pet hawk when i wake up and its dark and i have no idea what’s going on

Amazing quality but it has stained every pillowcase and sheet I own and it does NOT come off. I have washed the eye mask a couple times hoping it would stop staining the pillowcases but it won’t. So sad because I really liked it but it has ruined my sheets.