The 7 Best Sleep Masks of 2024, According to Sleep Experts

Talk about comfortable. This sleep mask is made from memory foam that adjusts to fit your face like a glove and high-quality fiber that’s soft against your skin.

Thanks to its contoured eye cups, it has a gentle but firm hold without applying any pressure to your actual eyelids. You can even open and close your eyes while wearing it. The adjustable buckle straps allow you to fully customize the fit, no matter your head circumference, and it is made from a gentle material that won't catch on your hair.

Choose between four different colors, each of which come with a drawstring bag so you can easily store your mask during the day and take it with you when you travel.

You can tell by the rave reviews that this sleep mask is a top contender. And then, when you get a good look at its price tag, it’s clear to see it’s worth the buy.

Made from five layers of fabric, including cotton, elastic sponge and madeira — all of which are super breathable and sit lightly on the eye area — this mask morphs to fit your face and even has an area made specifically to sit on the bridge of your nose.

It's larger than most other masks, which is why Nicole M. Avena, PhD, assistant professor of neuroscience at Mount Sinai School of Medicine and visiting professor of health psychology at Princeton University, is a big fan: The mask fully blocks out any light in your sleeping area, and it has adjustable straps that fit heads ranging from 19 to 29 inches.

If you’re already a fan of Tempur-Pedic products, it won’t surprise you to learn the company makes a sleep mask — and it’s just as comfortable as you’d imagine. Not only does it contour around your face with a gentle pressure, thanks to the signature TEMPUR material, but it provides total darkness so you can get more peaceful shut-eye.

The elastic straps are adjustable and comfortable and have a Velcro closure that stays firmly attached and in place. The only drawback, according to reviewers, is that the Tempur-Pedic material makes it a bit heavier than other sleep masks, although some people appreciate this weight and find that it helps them sleep more soundly.

You may have heard about the benefits of weighted blankets, including anxiety relief, comfort and security, relaxation and improved sleep quality, per Penn Medicine, so it only makes sense that a weighted sleep mask option would be available.

This one wraps around your head and gently ties in the back — almost like it’s giving your head a hug while you sleep. It’s made out of a soft, velvety material and has 100 percent blackout features, preventing all light from reaching your eyes. Its scalloped edge contours tightly to your face and can be altered and adjusted.

If you’re sensitive to temperatures, you’ll appreciate that this sleep mask is dual-sided — one side has a cooling effect and the other has a warming effect.

If silk is a quality you'd like in your sleep mask, the pricing will be higher than most other materials — but that’s OK, because the softness makes all the difference, Avena says. Not only does it feel nice on the skin, but it provides a few extra beauty benefits to boot. “Silk can help combat wrinkling and skin irritation that other masks may encourage,” Avena says.

This mask is made out of 100 percent pure mulberry silk without toxic dyes that could lead to skin irritation. Also a perk: The design options are practically limitless — it comes in 32 variations of colors and prints so you can tailor your mask to your personality, or purchase more than one in different styles.

The only drawback of this mask is that it's hand-wash only, but because it’s so small, it shouldn’t take up too much time. Plus, the silk dries super fast.

You’d be hard pressed to find something this sleep mask doesn’t do. On the laundry list of perks, the built-in Bluetooth speaker system is at the very top. It produces an HD HIFI sound and can connect to any smartphone or tablet with the click of a button and play music, meditation, white noise — whatever you like.

Its battery life is also impressive: It charges via USB cable and lasts about nine hours, so you know it'll work throughout your entire night.

With all its high-tech features, the Joseche doesn’t sacrifice in the comfort department. It has a soft fabric liner that's gentle on the skin and flexible straps that you can adjust to your liking. It’s also machine-washable, so you can throw it right in with your laundry — just be sure to remove the speaker beforehand.

While this sleep mask is on the pricier side, it has rave reviews — and for good reason. It comes with eye cups and weighted head straps that you attach to the mask itself, which allows for full customization. The eye cups block out 100 percent of light because they close in around each eye individually. Although they provide a gentle pressure, you’re still able to fully open and close your eyes, which is a plus for many.

“The weight is particularly good for people who deal with anxiety, and the memory foam eyepieces prevent pressure on the eyelids or face, thus encouraging REM sleep,” Dr. Schweig says. “The material is soft yet durable and is made of a snag-free material so it holds up over time.”

Last, but importantly, it comes with free shipping.