This plush mask is specifically designed with side sleepers in mind, but it can also work for nearly any sleeping position. Instead of using velcro or elastics that can feel bulky and distracting, it includes four weighted pods designed to be draped across the eyes and equally distribute pressure. And on either end are two flat panels, which you can lay on while side sleeping or tuck into one another to keep the mask secure while snoozing upright (say, during travel). The scalloped-shaped pods are built to contour to your face shape for better coverage, and since this mask weighs just over half a pound, it’s a great lighter weight style for beginners. One side offers cooling cotton, while the other is made with soft microfiber. The BPA-free microbeads within are also machine washable and freezer-friendly, so you can use this mask to calm inflammation and puffiness.

Materials: 100% Cotton and 100% recycled polyester microfleece, microbeads | Weight: .56 lbs. | Colors: Aloha Orange, Black Onyx

Amazon rating: 4.5/5 stars

An ELLE editor says: “My apartment gets a ton of natural light. While this is great for Vitamin D and my mental health, it is not so great for those last few hours of sleep in the early morning. On the days I do not want to wake up with the sun, I wear this eye mask. The weight, I believe, helps me fall asleep quicker. It is like a hug for my eyes. The sleep mask is made to just lay across your eyes andis perfect for me as a side sleeper. There is also a hole if you want to tie and secure it more (for any of my wild sleepers out there). ” — Danielle James, digital beauty director