Weighted Eye Mask Silk ALASKA BEAR for Sleeping, Wraparound Style Compression, Wide Headband and Large Coverage Ears for Sound-muffling, Microwavable Beads Filled

I've actually bought two of these, even though the reason I bought the second one was because I had lost the first one. If you're a disorganized or forgetful person who might also have a cluttered bedroom, do yourself a favor - either hang your mask on a hook, put it in a safe drawer, or keep it in one spot where you'll always know to find it. The little flimsy bag they give you is useless, although - let's be real, that's not what you're paying for - and I lost the first one very quickly because it's small, dark, and has slippery fabric that can hide easily in the laundry basket. Of course, I found the first one on the same day the second one arrived in the mail. I'm not complaining at all however, this is an awesome enough buy that I'm more than happy to own two of them.The band fits very well and comfortably around the head, without putting too much pressure on the eyes. It might seem like the elastic band adjusts and slides too easily at first, but once it's in place it stays put and I think it's actually designed to adjust easily in order to prevent it from getting twisted, tangled, or too tight around your head while you're sleeping. I've worn the mask with my hair in a pony tail, braids, and down - the mask stayed in place, comfortably, every time. My boyfriend also has long hair, although it's much heavier and thicker than mine, but he didn't have any problems wearing it either. He's actually stolen my extra mask a few times, because he says he likes to use it when he has to sleep during the day. Size wise, it fits my face and eye area very well. It's long enough to fall past my cheekbones and sufficiently block out any light, but it's not too long that it covers too much of my face and it fits well above my nose without being weird. I'm an average sized female with an average sized head, so my opinion is that it would fit just about any size face or head comfortably (maybe a few exceptions for especially petite or tall, lol). The fabric is very soft and smooth, so it feels pretty awesome on your face. It's light enough that it doesn't seem too obtrusive and/or awkward to wear while falling asleep. The fabric on the main part of the mask doesn't seem to retain any heat or moisture either, so you won't wake up with your face feeling sticky or sweaty. I've been using it to sleep, approximately every other day or so, for the past 3-4 weeks. I haven't had any problems with the quality, it always works very well, helps me fall asleep quickly, and I haven't had any problems with it reacting to my skin or causing any breakouts (huge plus! lol).All in all, I definitely give this sleep mask a 5 star rating ~ Highly recommend! (I'm not one of those lucky ducks who receives products for free or at discount to write reviews, either. Although that does sound like a pretty awesome gig.)

I'm not a regular user of a sleep mask and purchased this primarily for the purpose of using on a long international flight. Upon receipt I was happy to find that it was just as described ~incredibly soft, lightweight, had no odor, and due to its XL size it completely blocked out any light. This mask has an elastic adjustable band that comfortably fits around the back of the head to hold the mask in place. I have tested it out a few times ~twice when I wanted to sleep in late but the sun was peeking in through the windows and another time when my husband was in bed reading with the light on...thankfully the mask worked great on all occasions. I had been eyeballing the various masks that are slightly domed shape to better accommodate REM sleeping (ie. rapid eye movement) however, there had been sufficient complaints (from other Amazon reviewers) and price discrepancies between the various masks that I opted for this since I did not plan to use it on a regular basis and did not want to spend a lot. I feel like the mask was light enough that it does not impede REM but I cannot say for sure since I don't have a way to monitor this. Confident it will meet my needs on the long flight especially when paired with a set of earplugs. Additionally, I was satisfied enough with the product that I bought a second one for my husband.Update 1/14/2015: Initially intended to only use on the flight but it came in very handy at the beach condo where the wooden shades in our room did not sufficiently block light. I still find myself using these on days I want to sleep in or during a midday nap. Both masks still look like new.Small side note, while not 100% guaranteed, a sleep app that I installed a few week ago indicates my REM sleep has not been effected negatively by using this mask. * how the app works ~you move differently in bed during the different sleep phases(awake, light sleep, deep/REM sleep), the app uses the accelerometer in your iPhone to monitor your movement and determine which sleep phase you are in.Very happy buyer, would buy this sleep mask again or recommend to a friend.

Excellent customer service from this brand. I've been trying to find an eye mask that works while I'm sleeping with my full mask cpap, and it's been tough. I tried two of the masks from Alaska bear and while they were not compatible with my cpap, the quality was fantastic. This one was soft and very comfortable, and the one I tried before it (the one with the stars on it) was even better. If you are someone who doesn't need a full mask for their sleep apnea, your search ends here. You won't regret it. Someone from Alaska bear even reached out to me to assist me in finding a mask that works when I returned the first one. In a world with declining quality of customer service, and no one really holding businesses accountable for poor practices, Alaska Bear truly cares about the quality of their brand. Comfort:Excellent Design:Simple and effective (though I like their one with the stars more) Size:Adjustable Velcro:NoneColor:Silky blackWhy did you pick this product vs others?:The brand had many positive reviews and I now understand why.