Dream Essentials Sweet Dreams Contoured Sleep Mask with Earplugs and Carry Pouch, Black
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Customer Reviews of Dream Essentials Sweet Dreams Contoured Sleep Mask with Earplugs and Carry Pouch, Black
Customer Review: Good mask, simple adjustment makes it really good
Summary: 4 Stars
This mask is pretty good out of the box, but for me at least there was a small amount of light leaking in around the nose. I took an average size paper clip, straightened it out and inserted it between the neoprene and fabric cover along the bottom edge of the mask so that it formed a partial wire frame along bottom edge of nose piece, extending slightly to both sides of the nose. (Took about 10 minutes) I was then able to contour the mask a little better so that the light was completely blocked. To test the mask, I put the mask on and closed my eyes, while someone else turned this really big light right above my bed off and on without me knowing where they stopped. I was not able to tell whether the light was on or not with the mask/wire frame combo--success.
(I suppose I should add the obligatory warning that this modification is not safety tested--it is possible this could be a bad idea for some reason.)
Customer Review: Generally works but consider the low tech alternative
Summary: 4 Stars
First off, note that this is the exact same product as the lights out sleep mask. I've tried both and the only difference is the packaging. On the plus side I believe this item also comes with cheap foam ear plugs and is at least temporarily a bit cheaper than the lights out mask.
In terms of functionality this works fairly well. It does let in a bit of light at the bottom for me but its not enough to be an issue. However, I will say that I've found that simply using a soft black shirt works better than any sleep mask in that it it's more comfortable than having straps that can shift as you move during sleep. The shirt also works better to keep light out in that you have more surface area to work with. I also question the usefulness of having empty space in front of your eyes. It didn't improve the sleep experience for me after several nights of trying this and other identical masks.
Customer Review: The Perfect Sleep Mask
Summary: 5 Stars
I've tried many sleep masks over the years and have never been satisfied with any of them - until now. Most sleep masks have a small elastic band that stretches out quickly, making it worthless, or lets light in around the nasal area because they don't fit correctly. This sleep mask is perfect in many ways. It has a wide, sturdy elastic band with a velcro fastener that allows for comfort, fit, and longevity. It also has a nose hood to prevent light from disturbing your sleep and even has convex pockets so the mask doesn't touch your eyes or lashes while you sleep. On top of all that, it's made of a soft, durable material that is a pleasure to the skin. I've used my sleep mask for awhile now and I can find nothing negative to say about it. In fact, I can't sleep without it! Whoever designed it really knew what they were doing, and I heartily recommend it. It's a great product, worth every penny!Customer Review: Strap is short and too wide - leaky around nose
Summary: 3 Stars
I've been on a search for a good mask for years, and sadly, my search continues.
I know I have a big head, but the strap seems way too short. At it's largest adjustment, it squeezes my head. The strap is also about 3/4 inch wide, and it rubs the tops of my ears after a while. I can't imagine sleeping an entire night with this mask - it would be very uncomfortable. In general, I use it only when I wake up because the room is too bright. I slap it on for an hour or so, but honestly, I don't think it would be good for longer than that.
The worst thing is the molded area around the nose. Everyone's face is shaped differently, so I would think a soft nose area would mold to your face much better than this mask. There's always a bit of light that sneaks in, no matter how much I adjust it.
The earplugs that came with are nice, though. Nice freebie.
Customer Review: Too bulky
Summary: 3 Stars
This mask does a really good job blocking the light as well as staying on the face during sleep. However, I do feel that some of this efficiency comes with the sacrifice on comfort.
The problem here is that the mask is just way too bulky. When I move around in my sleep, the part that covers the nose, will actually push uncomfortably against the nostrils. The strap that goes around the head is very thick and sometimes chafes the skin on top of my ears. And finally, the same strap has a Velcro attachment that overlaps, creating a pressure point on the back of the head, making it rather uncomfortable to sleep on my back.
So for light sleepers such as myself, there is no escaping the feeling that there is some kind of bulky contraption on my face. Ideally, a product such as this, that's supposed to help you fall a sleep, should minimize this unpleasant sensation.