The best sleep masks

• Whether you're traveling, sleeping during the daytime, have a headache or roommates who keep lights on long after your bedtime, a sleep mask can help you rest easy.
• Based on our testing and research, Slip Pure Silk Sleep Mask is our top pick with its comfortable fit and super soft silk material.

Research shows that people who keep their rooms dark get better sleep, and may even be happier people overall. That's great news ... if you have complete control over the dim switch in your environment.

If you're traveling, don't have blackout curtains, or have a partner or roommate who stays up late with a phone, how do you create a dark environment that's suitable for sleeping? Enter your savior: a high-quality sleep mask that allows you to banish light pollution and enjoy your deepest sleep.

I explored dozens of the most popular sleep masks on the market today and tried several out for myself to find the best ones. I looked at popular concerns like durability, feel, light-blocking, special features, and cost to come up with the best sleep masks for different use cases. Based on my research and testing, these are my favorites.

• Best overall: Slip Pure Silk Sleep Mask
• Best for travel: Nidra Deep Rest Eye Mask
• Best weighted sleep mask: IMAK Compression Eye Mask
• Best for depuffing: Morihata Binchotan Eye Mask
  
• Best on a budget: Alaska Bear Natural Silk Sleep Mask

Prices and links are current as of 4/17/2020. We added our pick for the best sleep mask on a budget. We're currently testing cooling sleep masks for a future update.