Dream EssentialsSweet Dreams Contoured Sleep Mask Kit with Travel Pouch and Earplugs, Travel Set, Gift ~ Royal Blue

I bought this sleep mask in 2010 and use it while traveling because it is so lightweight and takes up so little space. It is very comfortable & does a solid job blocking out the light because of the design that covers your nose as well as your eyes. It is not perfect at blocking all light but the design doesn't press against your eyelids like some do and once you close your eyes you will not really be able to tell the difference between total blackout and the limited light that you can see at the bottom. If you are looking for total blackout, I would recommend the "Mindfold" over this one but since I own both I can tell you this mask travels much better, allows you to sleep on your side (an issue with the "mindfold") and it has lasted extremely well.After 8 years the 3 layers.of the mask have started to split so I have just ordered a new one, but 8 years of use and more abuse than it would get at home is excellent durability in my opinion and that is why I have just ordered a new one. Just my opinion, but I think re-purchasing an item after it has finally given out is the highest form of personal recommendation that I can give to a product. Best $7.95 I spent in 2010 and I think it may be the best $12.95 I spend in 2018 as well.

I have never had a problem with sleeping until a recent undiagnosed medical issue making me an insomniac almost every single night. I would stay up until 2-3 and wake up at 5:30 when my boyfriend alarm went off for work. I was exhausted. I bought this product along with Melatonin in hopes of regaining some sleep. The sleep mask came a few days before the Melatonin and it did such a great job by itself. Little night lights that would never keep me up before were making we restless and unable to pass out, same with the TV. I put this mask on the first night probably at 9:30 which at this point in my life was waaaay early to be going to bed. Within about 10 minutes I had passed out. Boyfriends alarm went off at 5:30 am - I briefly woke up and went right back to sleep. It's great for mornings when the sun is coming up but I am still able to sleep in whereas before if it was bright in the room it meant for sure that I was awake for good. As well as mid day naps, it blocks out all light so I can finally get the sleep that I need. The mask is very comfortable and fits me perfectly. Sometimes when I wake up in the middle of the night it is off of me somehow, not sure if it slides off while I am shifting or if I for some reason take it off without realizing it. It has velcro across the back strap that you can adjust. As far as how long it will last me, I'm not sure. I have had it for about 2 weeks so far and it is holding up fine. The ear plugs that came with it are horrible, but I didn't buy this product for the plugs, just the mask. If you are having trouble sleeping with will be a god send. Don't hesitate buying it, you won't regret it. If it were to break in a couple months I would buy another one. A few $10 purchases a year is totally worth the excellent sleep this mask provides me.

I have been using four different sleep masks over the last year and I am writing this review as a comparison. The masks are the Dream Zone-Earth Therapeutics Sleep Mask; the Lewis N. Clark Comfort Eye Mask; the Lights Out Contoured Sleeping Mask Black Out Sleep Eye; and the Dream Essentials Sweet Dreams Contoured Sleep Mask with Earplugs and Carry Pouch.All four of them are a vast improvement over sleeping without a mask, as I am quite light-sensitive. However, there are differences.I tried the Sweet Dreams Mask first and initially liked it a lot. The carrying bag is flimsy and I have better ear plugs than the ones they give, but the mask worked well. It is molded to the nose and eyes so you open your eyes without having your lashes brush against the mask. This seemed cool at first but really is not that important compared to other qualities. I used the mask every day for about four months, and was satisfied, although, as in most masks a little light come through around the nose. But then I noticed that it was coming apart. The layers of material were separating and I could see the mask was not going to last much longer. So I bought the other three in order to decide which worked best for me.The Lights Out Contoured Mask is also shaped around the nose and eyes. It did a very adequate job, and I probably would be more enthusiastic about it except that I felt the Dream Zone and Lewis N Clark masks were superior to it. Both of these have extra pillow material under the eyes, so they block out light better and are very comfortable. The Dream Zone mask is soft and pillowy throughout, with a satin exterior and soft cotton interior. It is incredibly comfortable, and I sink into sleep as it floats over my face. The Lewis N Clark also has those pillows under the eyes, and is a bit tighter fit with perhaps a tiny bit better light reduction. Both of these masks give me a great night's sleep, and I alternate in thinking I prefer one over the other. Sometimes I switch back and forth from night to night. Meanwhile, I have brought the Lights Out Contour Mask to my office for when I take naps there, and the Sweet Dreams Mask is around as a backup, not having totally fallen apart yet.Update four years later: Over time I decided that the Lewis and Clark mask works best for me. The second time I ordered a Dream Zone mask the feel of the material was less comfortable and it did not last very long. There was the same fraying reported by some other reviewers.I now have three Lewis & Clark masks that I leave in different places I sleep or nap (bed, office, car), and have given them as gifts. I am very happy with them -- they have given me consistent a good night's sleep. And while I did have some of the staining originally, they do seem to have fixed that problem. I do not have it with my most recent purchase.

Bought one 7 years ago and it's finally given up. No hesitation in buying another one. Comfortable to wear and totally blocks the light. The pouch to store it in is a brilliant idea too. Definitely recommended

This is an awesome sleep mask. It is good quality and a good shape. It is moulded so that it doesn’t touch your eyelids, making it comfortable to wear. This is my second one of this same mask. My first one lasted ages. The earplugs that come with the mask aren’t very good. I would recommend this mask.

The sleeping mask is well manufactured, but unfortunately its ribbon is too short and not adjustable for a bigger head like mine. The mold of the face/nose doesn't fit certain types of noses so well.

devo dire che questo copri occhi da notte è il migliore che abbia mai acquistato, in quanto non comprime Gli occhi e maschera quasi totalmente dalla luce...rimane uno spiffero vicino al naso.subito a indossarlo mi stringeva un po' il naso ma poi ho imparato a metterlo in modo che non mi desse fastidio.

I must admit that I was very hesitant to buy this sleep mask at first. I mean, just look at it. It is the kind of thing I'd expect sleeping comic book heroes to wear. But now I am so glad I did. I love it so much that I am actually going to buy a second mask since the price is so low that it is worth having a backup if something ever happens to the first one.I adore:* That it uses Velcro instead of just an elastic band to keep it in place* That the mask uses a wide elastic piece instead of a super skinny elastic piece that stretches out easily* That you hardly feel it on your face at all* That it completely blacks out the light.There is really nothing that I hate about this mask at all. The price is amazing and it works amazing. If you are looking for good sleep mask at a good price you'll find it hard to go wrong with this one.