The Best Sleep Masks for a Reinvigorating, Stylish Nighttime Routine — Picked by Our Editors

It's taken some time, but more and more people are finally starting to recognize the importance of a good night's sleep. In the US alone, a recent survey by SingleCare has revealed that the average person gets less than seven hours of sleep every night — the minimum amount required by adults — and that an estimated 50 to 70 million Americans suffer from the consequences of a sleep disorder. But what if I told you that wearing one of the best sleep masks available on the market as you slip under the covers could put an end to your nighttime scaries?

If making your bedroom a more hospitable, relaxation-inducing place is the first step towards better nighttime rest, and can be easily achieved through small interventions, such as ensuring you have the best bedding sets for every season, understanding the types of bedding available, and studying up on how to sleep better, finding a way to block out any light pollution you might be exposed to at night might be the key to securing undisturbed, truly reinvigorating sleep. So, how can you do that? By testing out some of the best eye masks out there and finding the one that works wonders for you.

According to the Sleep Foundation, placing "a little fabric over the eyes can improve your quality of sleep and your brain power." To help you get the most out of your downtime right away, we have compiled a list of best sleep masks that, differing in fabric, design cut, and style, marry standout comfort with character and great looks. Discover them all below.

1. BLISSY Silk Sleep Mask

"Call me crazy, but the only thing touching my face when I sleep is silk — period," Livingetc's Style Editor Julia Demer tells me. "It's great for protecting your skin's moisture barrier (less wrinkles) and is naturally antibacterial, which keeps you glowing, clear, and gorgeous. Nine times out of ten, my entire bedroom consists exclusively of silk pillowcases and top sheets, but occasionally I need reinforcements. I like this sleep mask from BLISSY — fittingly, it's the same brand as my pillowcases! I love the matcha, ash blue, and champagne colorways at the minute, but living in New York City, black is pretty much my uniform, so that's the one I own."

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2. Lunya Washable Silk Weighted Sleep Mask

Still interested in finding a model that can fit you from the best sleep masks part of this roundup, but not convinced about Julia's first pick? Not to worry, she has suggestions to spare! "This eye mask from Lunya is a little more aspirational, and admittedly, I have never tried it, but given the brand's track record for the best washable silk on the market (have you tried their pajamas?!), I have high hopes," says our Style Editor. "It's weighted, which is a rarity in the silk sleep mask game, and even fits over your ears to block out extra noise — again, living in NYC, I need this! Long story short, I am currently praying someone buys it for me this Christmas."

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3. SLIP Gemini Printed Silk Sleep Mask

Just because we're sleeping in them, it doesn't mean that the top sleep masks can't also be fun, a little eccentric, and unexpected. Fiona Stewart and Justin Dubois' Australian-owned luxury silk bedding brand SLIP, one of the hottest beauty houses of the moment, embraces that as its motto, creating rest-aiding products that aren't only some of the best eye masks for sleeping, gentle and beneficial to your skin, but also boost your repose quality and elevate your nightwear wardrobe through stunningly drawn prints and striking colors. I first came across SLIP silky sleep masks while browsing for pajama sets in a luxury department store in London and instantly fell for them.

"Designed for eight hours of interrupted beauty sleep", as their meticulously crafted, bijoux case reads, these masks are extraordinarily soft and, while not being weighted, exert pressure enough on your forehead to have you drift off peacefully, away from stress and work-related worries. Bold and hyper-personal because of the astrological symbols imprinted on them — captured above on the right is my own, Gemini — the SLIP Zodiac sleep mask collection makes for a special birthday gift or a covetable Christmas present.

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4. Sleep Number True Temp™ Weighted Eye Mask

I'll be honest with you: I have yet to try this Sleep Number True Temp™ Weighted Eye Mask, but after reading about the benefits that this glass beads-filled model can have on eye tension, headaches, and migraines, I feel intrigued to give it a go, especially as a chronic migraine sufferer. One of the best eye masks for dark circles, unlike non-weighted and more traditionally padded sleep masks, the round spheres contained in this one have a discomfort-relieving effect similar to that of acupressure massage therapy. By gently stimulating pressure points situated all around our forehead and eyelids, the True Temp™ Weighted Eye Mask allows us to recharge unbothered by day-time concerns. Its temperature-balancing, washable cover monitors moisture levels, while the 'V' frontal cut is ideal for those who don't like their nose to feel trapped by their sleep masks.

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5. Brooklinen Mulberry Silk Eyemask

There is something so incredibly jet-set-y about this Brooklinen Mulberry Silk Eyemask, but the greatest thing about it is that it looks as good as it is actually good for you. Made of the finest, pure mulberry silk and available in seven different colorways, including two fun patterned ones and the instantly iconic sea Abyss — my personal choice — it delicately prevents your skin and hair from nighttime friction damage while keeping you fresh and relaxed till you're ready to wake up, and does so year-round. Its precious feel makes it the ideal addition to a 1960s-inspired, wide palazzo silk pajama set without taking away from its washability and all-around functionality. Consider pairing it with a matching pillowcase thanks to the brand's Mulberry Silk Bundle, granting you 15% discount, or return it within 365 for only $9.95 than its original price should you fall out of love with it.

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6. Studio Shamshiri x ABASK Handwoven Cashmere and Silk Eye Mask

Matches Fashion's sibling company ABASK is one of my ultimate go-to destinations for beautifully crafted, authentic homeware and gifts with a story behind them. This Studio Shamshiri x ABASK Handwoven Cashmere and Silk Eye Mask is a living example of how the platform isn't your usual e-commerce site, but a highly curated business championing the work of extraordinary makers from around the world. Part of their home-design collection of warmly hued, collectible décor accessories, this addition to my best eye masks edit was handwoven by prominent Nepalese craftspeople through hand-powered, heritage jacquard looms. The exclusive blend of cashmere and silk means the model doesn't feel half as hefty as other options available on the market, but supports your eyes all night long, massaging your brow with the best high-quality fabric. The design is possibly my first choice among the ones featured in this best sleep masks listicle, imaginatively echoing LA-based Studio Shamshiri's multidisciplinary portfolio of vibrant production, art direction, and set design projects.

If there's one downside to this earthy, objectively stunning mask, it is that it can only be dry-cleaned. Still, being both cashmere and silk temperature-regulating materials, perhaps there'll be no need to do so frequently. Plus, $20 from each Shamshiri x ABASK Handwoven Cashmere and Silk Eye Mask purchase is automatically sent to Médecins Sans Frontières "to help bring life-saving medical care to people in need".

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7. SLIP Lovely Lashes Contour slipsilk™ eye mask

At Livingetc, we don't want anyone to feel excluded by our curation of products to keep on your radar, let alone when what's at stake is a soul-soothing, great night's sleep like in this best sleep masks selection. Despite not having eyelash extensions, I know for a fact that eyelashes can get in the way even whilst wearing shades and prescription glasses, and I can only imagine how hard it must be to find a sleep mask that accommodates them without damaging them through excessive friction. That's what prompted me to include this slightly futuristic SLIP Lovely Lashes Contour slipsilk™ eye mask in this best sleep masks article. Thanks to its eyelashes-conscious design, it allows you to enjoy a lightless, serene nighttime while looking after your beauty assets, making it one of the best eye masks for puffiness. Cut out of 100% mulberry silk, it comes in black, Barbie pink, and a floral rose-hued print.

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8. Desmond & Dempsey Deia Eye Mask

I am a huge advocate for all things organic cotton, and this quirky Desmond & Dempsey Deia Eye Mask offers a valuable, affordable alternative to many of the high-range, silk and cashmere options available online. For brand founders Joel Jeffery and Molly Goddard, who launched Desmond & Dempsey in London in 2014, it is way less about the quantity of fabric that makes up your sleep mask and more about its quality and induced comfort. For just $10.00 (was $20.00), this Deia model, available in nine nature-inspired, whimsical prints, can help you ease into the night, rest up, and reset. I personally find cotton sleep masks one of the best eye masks for winter, when the heating is on even after I have gone to bed, or summer, where every extra layer can spoil the game for me. Plus, you can style this one with matching, lightweight organic cotton PJs — and sure, I might be biased, but having grown up in balmy Italy, I know nothing beats cotton nightwear.

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9. Damson Madder PJ Eye Mask in Red Tartan

Last but not least! If you have followed my recent deep dive into the best pajama brands, you probably know I am a big fan of Damson Madder's eternal romantic, extravagant fits and over-the-top collars. Well, this eye mask of theirs too makes the cut for this best sleep masks roundup, and that's for more than a reason: for starters, it can be purchased at a much cheaper price point than the rest of the sleep masks part of this edit without compromising on quality (yes, it is crafted from 100% organic cotton). It is undeniably bold, made in London, the label's home, and offers a bucolic take on traditional tartan fabric. Finally, and this brings me back to the very top of this entry, it can be effortlessly paired with the brand's timeless Antonella PJ set, featuring the same check.

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Whether you are set on the more traditional silky options or looking to find an eye mask that benefits you and your wallet at once, this curated edit of the best sleep masks will hopefully help you get a hand on your sleep patterns while boosting your nightwear looks in return. So what are you waiting for? Scroll back up to choose your very own.