ALASKA BEAR Sleep Mask 2 Straps, Mulberry Silk, Twin Thin Elastic Bands Stay Put All Night, Smooth Eye Mask Two Adjustable Head Strings and Nose Baffle

I read a lot of reviews of different sleep masks before taking a chance on this one. I am a light sleeper and also have insomnia. I really wanted something that would block light because any little help I can get...When I took it out of the package, it felt so soft, smooth and lightweight. Wonderful feel in the hands but I wasn't sure if it would be thick enough to block the light. My bedroom windows face east and although I have mini blinds, a pull-down shade and curtains, light still gets through when the sun is coming up. If I happen to open my eyes a little during the sleep cycle and catch a bit of light, I find it very hard to go back to sleep no matter how tired I am. Then I'm cranky the rest of the day. That hasn't happened since using this sleep mask as it blocks out light completely. It covers from the top of my forehead to my lower cheeks and no light seeps under or through the mask. Last week, I was able to take a good nap on the couch during the day with the mask on. I've now been using it for over a month and I won't sleep without it. It hasn't cured my insomnia but it's definitely helped me stay asleep longer. Also deeper it seemsI am a side sleeper and tried a cushioned mask before but because the pillow would press in on the side of the mask, it would make the mask shift on my face. Since this one is only lightly padded and more flat, it stays put and doesn't come off at all, even when I've been tossing & turning. The two straps make it very easy to adjust the fit. I was initially concerned about the mask pressing against my eyelids. It does but only lightly, depending on how you adjust it, I guess. I can still open my eyes if I want to but the light pressure actually just feels like my eyelids are heavy and weirdly enough, it helps me stay asleep. I recently went on an overnight trip and slept in our camper, which is too usually bright in the morning, but I took the mask with me and it made a huge difference. I am probably going to get a second one just to leave in the camper because I would hate to forget it. Maybe a third for my travel bag. When I say I don't want to sleep without it, I really mean it.The quality of the mask is excellent. No fraying, tearing, or coming apart at the seams. Like I said, I've only been using it for over a month, maybe a month and a half but I can't see this thing falling apart very easily. Wearing it every night has had no ill effects on my skin, which tends to be oily. I think the silk lets the skin breathe and though I haven't worn it during the summer months yet, it doesn't seem like it'll make my face hot. The straps are comfortable and the buckles to adjust the fit are tiny and lay flat, like the ones on a bra strap. I have long hair and haven't had it get tangled in the straps or buckle. This mask is so comfortable to wear, I highly recommend it.

Soft and cool. Stays in place all night, has NOT stretched out so seems durable. Design is very sleek, and minimal, Does not have velcro but has 2 straps with slides to tighten

This is the 3rd sleep mask I have owned. The previous 2 came from a different company & they only lasted 3 months before they began to rip & tear. They were just not very good quality. The Alaska Bear 2 straps natural sleep mask is fantastic. It is super soft & the 2 straps stay in place which is a miracle because I thrash around a lot. I was worried when I ordered it that it would be too big for my petite (or as my doctor not so nicely calls my "abnormally small head") but it fits really well. The straps are adjustable so if you have a normal or larger head it would fit you as well. The other great thing is it completely blocks out the light. My hall light needs to be on for my children at night & it shines really bright in my room but with this mask on I can't even tell its on. Its great for a day sleeper too, I have narcolepsy & chronic fatigue syndrome so I frequently nap during the day & it keeps all the sunlight out as well. Another nice thing is it doesn't push down on your nose like some other brands do (my previous masks did that making it very difficult to breathe), but it still manages to keep the light out. It really is super comfortable & so very soft which is my favorite feature. Its super easy to keep clean because it comes with a little bag to store it in. It also came with ear plugs but I can't really say much one way or the other about those since I don't use them. I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a quality mask that stays put no matter how much you move.

This is made of nice, super soft and real silk. The two strap design doesn't hurt or press too much against eyelashes - less so than regular eye masks, and definitely less than the cheap 3d contoured one I tried (admittedly from a different brand that lied about theirs being silk...). I haven't found anything perfect in terms of avoiding hitting my eyelashes, thus the deduction of 1 star, but I do have long lashes. (Maybe I should have tried Alaska Bear's Contoured mask, but it's too late now, and I'm poor...) Light blockage is good with this, although I feel like that's partly because it's massive. At least it doesn't slide around much. I know I won't like that it covers over half of my face in the hot summer temps, and the nose baffle is also far too large and cumbersome, but I guess it's worth it for the reduced eye pressure in this model. I really wish Alaska bear made this in two sizes so that those of us who are comparatively more petite can wear them comfortable. This one covers so much of my face to the point that it drops down below the tip of my nose if I'm not careful! I'm also still trying to figure out how to deal with my hair - put it between the two straps? All above the straps?? It gets tangled if I pull it all below the straps. But again, this is probably an issue with any two-strap mask, so it's the best I've found of the few I've tried so far. Overall I'm pretty happy.