
Therabody isn’t screwing around with its popular SmartGoggles. The second generation version of this eye massager looks and feels high quality, from the moment you pull it out of the box.
The Cadillac of eye massagers has the most cushiony padding of any of the devices we tested, creating a gentle but snug hug around your eyes when it’s slipped on. A thick, adjustable strap allows you to get a secure fit and completely blocks out all light.
But while the massager looks and feels great on, the technology loaded into this device is where it really shines. The SmartGoggles are controlled by the Therabody app, which will have you up and running in less than five minutes. There, you can cruise through a range of preset treatments designed to address a slew of things—general relaxation, sleep preparation, guided meditation, and even focus for when facial tension is distracting you. These programs gently pipe music through your phone that you can crank up or down, depending on what you’re in the mood for. Manual buttons on the top of the massager make it easy to adjust the heat and massage level mid-session, too.
The SmartGoogles have a built-in sensor to keep tabs on your heart rate and adjust the massage based on what it picks up. This massager is on the quieter end, although it’s not noiseless. It’s also a little heavy, although you’re packing a lot of technology in a small space. Surprisingly, it doesn’t weigh you down once it’s on thanks to all that padding. The only major downside of this massager is the price tag. At $199, it’s significantly more expensive than other options out there. Still, when you factor in all of the features this massager delivers, nothing else comes close.