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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Juno DeMelo

This $30 sleep mask helps me nap anytime, anywhere

A Mzoo sleep mask laid out on a rug
The best overall sleep mask is the Mzoo Luxury Sleep Mask. Photograph: Juno DeMelo/The Guardian

I used to be a never-napper. Even when I was dead tired, I couldn’t seem to get any shut-eye in the middle of the day. Historically, nighttime sleep has been difficult for me too, especially after having a baby in 2017.

In my quest for better sleep, I’ve tried earplugs, melatonin, prescription sleep aids, a white-noise machine, bamboo pajamas and multiple pillows. Then, several months ago, I tested two dozen sleep masks for the Filter US. Four months later, our best overall sleep mask, the Mzoo Luxury Sleep Mask, is still hanging from my headboard.

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