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Set yourself up for a restful journey with these editor-approved picks.

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Here are our favorites.

The strap is not adjustable.

However, it was absolutely dark enough to sleep.

Slip Rose Contour Sleep Mask

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The mask is one size fits most, with a silk-encased elastic strap that stretches to fit.

The mask arrives beautifully boxed and comes in several solid colors and patterns.

It doesnt have eye cups, so the mask will sit directly on your eyelids.

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We wish ours came with a travel case to keep it clean.

The lining is made from naturally cooling, bamboo-derived viscose.

We also appreciated the customized fit made possible by the masks adjustable, hook-and-loop closure strap.

Slip Lovely Lashes Contour Sleep Mask on an airplane seat

The fact that the strap is also elasticated helps to keep it securely in place despite its weight.

Its not the most expensive option on this list, but it isnt a budget pick either.

The latter eliminate pressure on your eyelids while also making space to blink or for lash extensions.

A person holding the Slip Lovely Lashes Contour Sleep Mask

We loved the supersoft, breathable, naturally cooling nature of the modal lining.

Finally, the slimline strap allows comfort in every sleeping position.

We wish the lighting function had a simple on/off feature for daytime flights.

A person wearing the Slip Lovely Lashes Contour Sleep Mask sitting on an airplane

We liked everything about it, except perhaps the limited color choice.

They also provide complete darkness.

The strap is made from soft, breathable velour.

A person wearing the Slip Lovely Lashes Contour Sleep Mask on an airplane

All color choices are fully machine washable and come with a carry bag anda set of ear plugs.

We found that makeup transferred easily on the fabric liner, which is hand-wash only.

Once fastened, the buckle stays securely in place to prevent the mask from slipping.

A person stretching the strap on the Slip Lovely Lashes Contour Sleep Mask in an airplane

Colors range from black to light pink with a travel pouch and earplugs included.

The headband cant be adjusted and may be too tight or loose for some.

Its sleek silk fabric is naturally breathable, cooling in warm weather, and insulating in chillier climates.

Close up of the side of a person wearing the Slip Lovely Lashes Contour Sleep Mask on a plane

It blocks out light enough to sleep but we noticed some visible light leaking in around the bottom.

There is a nice array of colors ranging from ivory to blush.

A mesh bag (sold separately) is recommended for washing.

Slip Lovely Lashes Contour Sleep Mask on an airplane seat

The masks polyester filling and ear-covering headband helps with noise reduction.

And because the band is extra-wide, it smooths hair rather than tousling it.

There are two sizes available in a range of core colors and limited edition prints.

A person holding the Slip Lovely Lashes Contour Sleep Mask

All can be machine or hand-washed in cold water and must be laid out flat to dry.

Its relatively expensive, and the aesthetics could be cuter.

For something totally different, consider the Therabody SleepMask.

A person wearing the Slip Lovely Lashes Contour Sleep Mask sitting on an airplane

you could use the Therabody app to listen to sound content like relaxing nature sounds or guided meditation.

It felt quite tight at first, although we think its likely to loosen over time.

Over emerging from long-haul flights with dehydrated, tired-looking skin?

A person wearing the Slip Lovely Lashes Contour Sleep Mask on an airplane

This mask has also been Oeko-Tex certified as eco-friendly and nontoxic.

Skin benefits aside, editorTaylor Foxsays, I love the feel of the silk; its really luxurious.

The colors are pretty stunning, too.

A person stretching the strap on the Slip Lovely Lashes Contour Sleep Mask in an airplane

With over 70 color choices, youre sure to find one you love just as much.

The mask features an elastic, silk-wrapped band that wont pull your hair.

However, we did find that it blocked light completely.

Quince Mulberry Silk Beauty Sleep Mask

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All masks come with a silk carry case.

Despite claiming to block light completely, we found that some still leaked in.

It lacks molded cups and therefore sits directly against your eyelids.

A person stretching the strap of the Quince Mulberry Silk Beauty Sleep Mask

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Also Oeko-Tex certified as safe and sustainable, the Pillow Eye Mask from Kitsch is made from satin.

We love its satin wrapping and generous width.

Expect comfort in any sleep position and absolutely no hair pulling or unexpected pressure points.

A person wearing the Quince Mulberry Silk Beauty Sleep Mask while sitting in an airplane

We will continue to test these sleep masks for six months after which our results will be updated.

confirm the fit is comfortable

The fit of your sleep mask is important.

You should also consider how the mask fits around your lashes and the bridge of your nose.

A person showing the Quince Mulberry Silk Beauty Sleep Mask coming out of the travel pouch

Wraparound styles are often the most comfortable around the temples.

From a practical perspective, I like masks that include a removable lining for easy washing and drying.

And if my mask is machine washable, anincluded wash bagis another appreciated perk.

A person stretching the strap of the Quince Mulberry Silk Beauty Sleep Mask

Frequently Asked Questions

There are multiple benefits to wearing a sleep mask.

Depending on the punch in of sleep mask you go for, there may be other benefits, too.

They also touch on specific pressure points to help relieve tension and anxiety.

The Quince Mulberry Silk Beauty Sleep Mask placed on an airplane seat

you’re free to use a sleep mask whenever and wherever you want to benefit from improved sleep.

Sleep mask care instructions vary depending on the materials used.

You should consult the label carefully before attempting to clean yours.

A person stretching the strap of the Quince Mulberry Silk Beauty Sleep Mask

Some are hand-wash only.

A person wearing the Quince Mulberry Silk Beauty Sleep Mask while sitting in an airplane

A person showing the Quince Mulberry Silk Beauty Sleep Mask coming out of the travel pouch

A person stretching the strap of the Quince Mulberry Silk Beauty Sleep Mask

The Quince Mulberry Silk Beauty Sleep Mask placed on an airplane seat

Barmy Weighted Sleep Mask

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A person holding the Barmy Weighted Sleep Mask insert

A person putting on the Barmy Weighted Sleep Mask on an airplane

A person pulling out the insert of the Barmy Weighted Sleep Mask

The Barmy Weighted Sleep Mask on an airplane seat

The Barmy Weighted Sleep Mask laid on an airplane seat

A person unzipping the Barmy Weighted Sleep Mask

A person wearing the Barmy Weighted Sleep Mask on an airplane

A person holding the Barmy Weighted Sleep Mask insert

A person putting on the Barmy Weighted Sleep Mask on an airplane

A person pulling out the insert of the Barmy Weighted Sleep Mask

The Barmy Weighted Sleep Mask on an airplane seat

The Barmy Weighted Sleep Mask laid on an airplane seat

A person unzipping the Barmy Weighted Sleep Mask

OSTRICH PILLOW Eye Mask 3D Ergonomic mask

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A person wearing the Ostrichpillow Ergonomic Eye Mask on an airplane

Close up of a person wearing the Ostrichpillow Ergonomic Eye Mask on an airplane

A person removing the Ostrichpillow Ergonomic Eye Mask from a travel pouch

The Ostrichpillow Ergonomic Eye Mask laid on an airplane seat

A person adjusting the strap of the Ostrichpillow Ergonomic Eye Mask

A person holding the Ostrichpillow Ergonomic Eye Mask

A person wearing the Ostrichpillow Ergonomic Eye Mask on an airplane

Close up of a person wearing the Ostrichpillow Ergonomic Eye Mask on an airplane

A person removing the Ostrichpillow Ergonomic Eye Mask from a travel pouch

The Ostrichpillow Ergonomic Eye Mask laid on an airplane seat

A person adjusting the strap of the Ostrichpillow Ergonomic Eye Mask

Lumos Sleep Mask

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A person adjusting the Lumos Sleep Mask on an airplane

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A person holding the straps of the Lumos Sleep Mask

Lumos Sleep Mask on an airplane seat

A view of the inside Lumos Sleep Mask that a person is holding

A person wearing the Lumos Sleep Mask on an airplane

A person adjusting the strap of the Lumos Sleep Mask

A person adjusting the Lumos Sleep Mask on an airplane

A person holding the straps of the Lumos Sleep Mask

Lumos Sleep Mask on an airplane seat

A view of the inside Lumos Sleep Mask that a person is holding

A person wearing the Lumos Sleep Mask on an airplane

A person adjusting the strap of the Lumos Sleep Mask

Manta Sleep Mask

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A person putting on the Manta Sleep Mask in an airplane seat

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A person adjusting the velcro strap on the Manta Sleep Mask

A person removing the Manta Sleep Mask from a travel pouch

A hand holding purple ear plugs from the Manta Sleep Mask

A person wearing the Manta Sleep Mask on an airplane

A person touching the eye pads of the Manta Sleep Mask

The Manta Sleep Mask laid out on an airplane seat

A person putting on the Manta Sleep Mask in an airplane seat

A person adjusting the velcro strap on the Manta Sleep Mask

A person removing the Manta Sleep Mask from a travel pouch

A hand holding purple ear plugs from the Manta Sleep Mask

A person wearing the Manta Sleep Mask on an airplane

A person touching the eye pads of the Manta Sleep Mask

The Manta Sleep Mask laid out on an airplane seat

MZOO Contoured Sleep Mask

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A person wearing the MZOO Sleep Eye Mask on an airplane

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The MZOO Sleep Eye Mask laid out on an airplane seat

A person removing the MZOO Sleep Eye Mask from the travel pouch

A person wearing the MZOO Sleep Eye Mask on an airpalne

A hand holding earplugs from the MZOO Sleep Eye Mask

A person stretching the strap of the MZOO Sleep Eye Mask in an airplane seat

A person stretching the strap of the MZOO Sleep Eye Mask

A person wearing the MZOO Sleep Eye Mask on an airplane

The MZOO Sleep Eye Mask laid out on an airplane seat

A person removing the MZOO Sleep Eye Mask from the travel pouch

A person wearing the MZOO Sleep Eye Mask on an airpalne

A hand holding earplugs from the MZOO Sleep Eye Mask

A person stretching the strap of the MZOO Sleep Eye Mask in an airplane seat

A person stretching the strap of the MZOO Sleep Eye Mask

Brooklinen Mulberry Silk Eyemask

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A person stretching a Brooklinen sleep mask on an airplane

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A person wearing a Brooklinen sleep mask on an airplane

A person stretching a Brooklinen sleep mask on an airplane

A person stretching a Brooklinen sleep mask on an airplane

A person wearing a Brooklinen sleep mask on an airplane

A person stretching a Brooklinen sleep mask on an airplane

Lunya Washable Silk Sleep Mask

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A person wearing the Lunya Washable Silk Sleep Mask on an airplane

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A person removing the Lunya Washable Silk Sleep Mask from the travel pouch

A person wearing the Lunya Washable Silk Sleep Mask on an airplane

A person wearing the Lunya Washable Silk Sleep Mask on an airplane

A person stretching the strap of the Lunya Washable Silk Sleep Mask

A person putting the Lunya Washable Silk Sleep Mask in the travel pouch

The Lunya Washable Silk Sleep Mask laid out on an airplane seat

A person holding the Lunya Washable Silk Sleep Mask

A person wearing the Lunya Washable Silk Sleep Mask on an airplane

A person removing the Lunya Washable Silk Sleep Mask from the travel pouch

A person wearing the Lunya Washable Silk Sleep Mask on an airplane

A person wearing the Lunya Washable Silk Sleep Mask on an airplane

A person stretching the strap of the Lunya Washable Silk Sleep Mask

A person putting the Lunya Washable Silk Sleep Mask in the travel pouch

The Lunya Washable Silk Sleep Mask laid out on an airplane seat

A person holding the Lunya Washable Silk Sleep Mask

Therabody Sleep Mask

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A person adjusting the strap on the Therabody Sleep Mask in an airplane seat

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A person wearing the Therabody Sleep Mask on a plane

A person wearing the Therabody Sleep Mask on an airplane

The Therabody Sleep Mask on an airplane seat

Side view of the plug in on the Therabody Sleep Mask

A person pulling out the Therabody Sleep Mask from the travel bag

A person plugging in the Therabody Sleep Mask

A person touching the cords of the Therabody Sleep Mask

A person adjusting the strap on the Therabody Sleep Mask

A person adjusting the strap on the Therabody Sleep Mask in an airplane seat

A person wearing the Therabody Sleep Mask on a plane

A person wearing the Therabody Sleep Mask on an airplane

The Therabody Sleep Mask on an airplane seat

Side view of the plug in on the Therabody Sleep Mask

A person pulling out the Therabody Sleep Mask from the travel bag

A person plugging in the Therabody Sleep Mask

A person touching the cords of the Therabody Sleep Mask

A person adjusting the strap on the Therabody Sleep Mask

Blissy Sleep Mask

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Blissy Sleep Mask on an airplane seat

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A person wearing the Blissy Sleep Mask on an airplane

A person adjusting the strap of the Blissy Sleep Mask

A person removing the Blissy Sleep Mask from the travel bag

The Blissy Sleep Mask travel bag

A person wearing the Blissy Sleep Mask on an airplane

A person wearing the Blissy Sleep Mask on an airplane

Blissy Sleep Mask on an airplane seat

A person wearing the Blissy Sleep Mask on an airplane

A person adjusting the strap of the Blissy Sleep Mask

A person removing the Blissy Sleep Mask from the travel bag

The Blissy Sleep Mask travel bag

A person wearing the Blissy Sleep Mask on an airplane

A person wearing the Blissy Sleep Mask on an airplane

Mavogel Cotton Sleep Eye Mask

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A person stretching the Mavogel Cotton Sleep Eye Mask on a plane

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A person wearing the Mavogel Cotton Sleep Eye Mask on an airplane

A person wearing the Mavogel Cotton Sleep Eye Mask on a plane

A person holding the Mavogel Cotton Sleep Eye Mask sitting on an airplane

A person holding the strap of the Mavogel Cotton Sleep Eye Mask

A person stretching the Mavogel Cotton Sleep Eye Mask on a plane

A person wearing the Mavogel Cotton Sleep Eye Mask on an airplane

A person wearing the Mavogel Cotton Sleep Eye Mask on a plane

A person holding the Mavogel Cotton Sleep Eye Mask sitting on an airplane

A person holding the strap of the Mavogel Cotton Sleep Eye Mask

Kitsch The Pillow Eye Mask

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the Kitsch The Pillow Eye Mask on an airplane seat

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A person wearing the Kitsch The Pillow Eye Mask on an airplane

A person stretching the strap of the Kitsch The Pillow Eye Mask

A person stretching the strap of the Kitsch The Pillow Eye Mask

the Kitsch The Pillow Eye Mask on an airplane seat

A person wearing the Kitsch The Pillow Eye Mask on an airplane

A person stretching the strap of the Kitsch The Pillow Eye Mask

A person stretching the strap of the Kitsch The Pillow Eye Mask

Royce New York Leather Sleep Mask on an airplane seat

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