ALASKA BEAR Side Sleeper Sleep Mask, Patented, 100% Blackout, Purple

I rarely ever write reviews, but this sleep mask is so awesome I felt compelled to express my gratitude. First off, I’m extremely picky about quality and products doing what they claim. Secondly, my head is on the smaller side so finding a mask that doesn’t fall off can be tricky. I looked at so many sleep masks and read tons of reviews before this one ended up in my cart. I work 12 hr night shift, so blocking out light for sleep (even with black out shades) is of the utmost importance. I generally have a tough time with things in my face or head and can’t even sleep with my hair down due to being a light sleeper, so finding a mask that isn’t irritating was also important. This mask blocks out 100% of light (even with all the lights on) it lifts completely off your eyes, so you can open your eyes and blink with the mask on. I wear false eyelashes so finding an eye mask that worked with lashes was also important to me. This mask fits my head without falling off and is completely adjustable. It can be made very small, medium, or even large. It is great quality all around. You can tell as soon as you open up the nice box and feel it. This mask is NOT some cheap junky piece of material with velcro. It is high quality, completely adjustable, and does not contain any velcro (many do and don’t last). This mask is not irritating to wear and the fact I can completely open and close my eyes without them even grazing the material is awesome. The price point for this product is an amazing deal in my opinion. I will be buying more for gifts to my fellow night shifter friends and a back up for myself in case I travel and lose it. If you wear a sleep mask and are in the market for a new one you can’t lose getting this one. Don’t even bother looking at the others. This is 100% honest review, I didn’t get anything in exchange for my feedback. Put this in your cart!!

This is my 1st purchase of a sleep mask. I bought it for an international flight. I researched them all before I settled on the ALASKA BEAR brand. I am so glad I bought this one. It is SO soft, blocks out all the light and has a super soft contour fit that snugs your eyes. It really helped me relax and tune out others, especially when the person in front or behind opens their window shade to a bright sun when the rest of the cabin is dark. I will give these as gifts this year.

I first looked into this sleep mask because it looked unique in that there was more fabric coverage down around the nose (like a true blindfold), and I thought that would be great for blocking out a lot of light. But just a disclaimer, the mask shown in the pictures (as of today, 3/9/23) is the ORIGINAL model. The newer model (which is what I received) is more contoured around the nose, without that additional fabric flap. After reading through some other recent reviews, I saw that if I were to reach out to the company directly, there was a good chance that they might send me one of the original models if they still had it in stock. Spoiler alert, they DID send me the original model! So 5 stars for customer service for Alaska Bear, hooray for a company that actually cares! (I cannot say the same for another sleep mask company, Bucky, as the mask I recently bought from them literally started falling apart a few months after I began using it, and I tried reaching out to them multiple times with no response). So, my overall review after comparing both models... in an unforseen plot twist, the newer contoured model actually blocks MORE light than the original. With the original model, the extra fabric flap seems to hold the mask further from your face, which allows more light in. Maybe if there was more fabric it would just pool around your nose a bit more, but it's taut enough that your nose holds the mask away from your face just enough to let additional light in at the bottom. So for anyone who may be disappointed that the mask they received looks different than the one pictured, don't be! The newer model is actually an improvement, in my opinion. My overall review of this mask (the newer model) is that it really seems like a high quality product. The fabric is super soft and overall it is very comfortable. There is no Velcro to tangle in your hair, and the adjustment clasps are slim enough that I literally can't even feel them when I'm lying on my side OR my back. Also, the seams are SEWN, rather than glued or heat sealed, so it likely won't start falling apart the way several of the other cheaper masks seem to do these days (just click on review photos for other masks you are considering, that should tell you if it's an issue or not). And I think it fits more comfortably and blocks more light then any other mask I've tried in the past. So I'm likely a convert for life now, I genuinely love it this mask!!!

3.5 stars rounded up. I've had this eye mask for 5 months and, overall, it's great. The material is soft and smooth, it doesn't leave creases on my face, I don't find it to be overly hot, it's super easy to adjust, it doesn't rub uncomfortably on my ears, it does block all light for me, I can open my eyes without them rubbing, neither the tag nor the low profile adjustment slider bothers me, etc. I'm primarily a side sleeper and rarely a back sleeper. It's comfortable in both positions. It came in a plastic ziplock style bag (a cheap one for sure, but better than nothing) which I appreciate, as I continue to keep it there when not in use. I don't wear it every night, more like 3 days a month depending upon how dry my eyes are. I have two concerns, though. A minor concern is the wrinkles in between the eye pads. No big deal right now, but it worries me that the padding might start to disintegrate soon or rip open. The much larger concern is that it's not ideal for people with small heads. I have a small head and it's so difficult to find items that work well in a world full of big heads with the one-size-fits-all approach. The circumference of my head is about 20" where my eyes are and even on the tightest adjustment, as I stretch this over my head for use, it seems to keep stretching out a bit and it started close to be being too large to begin with. I'm worried it's going to just start sliding down my face soon. As you can see in one of my pictures, you can only adjust the tightener/slider to a certain point because it then runs into another seam so nothing bothers your ears. I really wish they had a S/M and L/XL version, so those of us with small heads don't have to worry that we can only stretch it over our head so many times before it simply won't stay in place anymore. Furthermore, when you have a small head and the eye cups alone are about 7.75" wide, the raised eye cups are already nearly touching my ears and I wish they were a bit more narrow too. I know it's incredibly difficult to get people to do anything, like measure, before they purchase and then complain online 😂, but most people at least know if they have a small or big head and a size differential would be so helpful. If you have a big head, this is 5 out of 5 stars. If you have a small head, it's the best I've found so far, but not flawless. Good luck to my fellow small heads out there.

Tried 5 different 'side sleeper mask' and this one was the best fit for me. Even in broad daylight, once I wear this it's instant blackout. Pitch dark perfect. I understand it's also a function of biology, with your nose bridge and everything. For my Asian nose, it was perfect. As for the lashes, While I don't have fake lashes, the cups allow you to completely open your eyes without your lashes touching the cups. So your fake lashes should be safe. No eye pressure whatsoever. Side sleeping, no problem because the band is thin enough. It does ride a bit on your earlobes so that took a bit of getting used to. Not painful by any means. Material is 10/10 good quality. So if you're looking for a complete darkness even under the sun, this is your best bet. In fact, I bought 2 extra because this is something I cannot leave without. Highly recommended. Price, function, form and quality - this beats the rest.

I use a nose cushion cpap mask (Dreamware) and the air from the nosepiece always ricochets off of my pillow (I am a side sleeper), blowing into my eyes. I wake up at least once each night and in the morning my eyes feel dry. I got this mask to try to solve this problem. The mask is large; when I put it on, the lower parts on each side of my nose rest on top of the edges of the nose cushion and cpap mask below my eyes. Some light isn't blocked, because the cpap mask lets light through, but it keeps the air off of my eyes and I am sleeping through the night. The light blocking doesn't matter to me.

Quality item. Soft. Washes well. Gives a total blacked out effect!

Alaska Bear sleep masks keep improving but they still haven't got it quite right. This latest mask design completely blocks all external light, and the absence of a buckle makes it much more comfortable to use. But the eye cups are still not deep enough, and they still press on your eyelashes and sometimes eyelids depending on sleep position, so I still wake up with lashes folded into my eyes and/or that strange out-of-focus feeling for a few hours in the morning until my eyes readjust.

Nice silk sleep mask. Lightweight, smooth, and soft. Totally covered light. The adjustable strap makes sizing easily. Had a nice sleep on flight.

I’m really happy with this sleep mask! It’s very comfortable to wear, soft on the skin, and blocks out the light really well. I was surprised by how much it actually helped me relax and fall asleep faster. I sometimes have trouble falling asleep, especially when there is even a little bit of light in the room, but this mask makes a noticeable difference. It creates a dark and calming environment and helps me switch off and get ready for sleep. It also stays comfortably in place during the night without feeling too tight or putting pressure around my eyes. The material feels nice and lightweight, so I barely notice I’m wearing it. Overall, I really like this sleep mask and I’ve been sleeping better since I started using it. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who has trouble falling asleep or is sensitive to light. Great quality and very useful!

Súper suave, hace un black out completo, muy cómodo. Mejora mucho tu calidad de sueño y cuanto tardas en dormir. Se me hacía incluso un poco caro al comprarlo, pero vale cada peso.

Mucho mejor que los antifaces con banda elástica.

Little bit chunky and let's light in when I lay on my side. Was prepared to pay for a premium product but this isn't much better than my cheaper mask it was replacing. Just ok.