I Put This 5-Star-Rated Mattress Topper to the Test – It's a Really Affordable Way to Add Instant Comfort, But Fell Short on its Cooling Claims

Lucid mattress topper on a bed in a neutral styled bedroom.

I’m a Cincinnati-based freelance product tester and writer who has slept on dozens of mattresses and toppers, and done crazy things like woken up at various intervals through the night to monitor my comfort levels on various products. I’m a side and belly sleeper, with a long history of chronic but controlled back and hip pain issues. So, I’m always on the lookout for the best mattress toppers and other super supportive products that are helpful to anyone going through those issues. I was interested to see how the Lucid Gel Memory Foam Mattress Topper would hold up to the glowing reviews online. Here's what I found.

The Lucid Gel Foam Mattress Topper Tried and Tested