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if you haven’t invested in an eye massager mask yet, respectively…what are you doing!? In an age when we’re literally glued to our phones/iPads/laptops (and blue light effects are real), there’s never been a better time lean into a little self care. Trust us, the device works wonders for your screen fatigue—especially if you’re prone to late-night doomscrolls.

In case you haven’t had the absolute pleasure of trying one of these game-changing gadgets for yourself, let us fill you in on how it works. The masks pull on or strap around the head to deliver gentle vibration, compression, and sound—as well as heating and cooling mechanisms—that seriously soothe your blinkers. Not to mention the massagers are proven to reduce eye strain, dark undereye circles, improve sleep, and even relieve migraines. Just ask New York-based optometrist Dr. Jennifer Tsai, O.D., who says there are tons of advantages to incorporating it into your routine.

“In general, eye massagers can feel soothing on the eyes after a long workday,” Dr. Tsai says. “Devices that gently massage through vibration or air compression can help with blood circulation, relieve headaches, and promote sleep. And if the eye massager comes with heat therapy, that can mildly help with dry eyes.”

Keep scrolling for the absolute best eye massagers on the market, with picks at every price point and for every need. Thank me later, when your headaches are gone and you slip right into REM.

RENPHO Eyeris 1 Eye Massager

Renpho’s Eyeris 1 is in a league of its own. The heated eye mask—with 32,000+ glowing reviews—will send you straight into REM. It’s that soothing.

TheraGun

SmartGoggles 2.0 Heated Eye Mask & Eye Massager

Struggle with headaches? Or just winding down after a stressful day? TheraGun’s eye mask is your solution with compression massage, heat, and vibration modes that seriously chill.

HuBDIC

Eye Massager

If you’re super noise sensitive and want something quieter for sleep, hit “add to cart” on this HuBDIC Eye Massager. It’s a game-changer for eye fatigue, dryness, and tension with gentle (yet silent!) heating, cooling, and air compression.

RENPHO

Eyeris 3 Eye Massager

The beauty of this RENPHO model? It has heating and cooling modes that feel so good on tired, achey eyes—and voice control technology for easy, hands-free control.

AmaMedic

AM-4613 Eye Massager

This lightweight, foldable eye massager is ideal for traveling—especially if you have a long-haul flight ahead. Toss it in your carry-on and you’ll sleep like a baby, even if you’re stuck back in coach.

LAOBEN

Eye Massager

If you’re the type of person that requires blackout curtains to get even a wink of sleep, you’ll love this light-blocking massager that’s comfy enough to wear all night.

TLINNA

Eye Massager

This $33 massager doesn’t sacrifice quality for price tag. It does it all—heated compression, multi-frequency vibration, intelligent air pressure, and it even hooks up to your bluetooth so you can stream music. Time to cue up your zen playlist.

TOLOCO

Eye Massager

This eye massager does more than just relax. It’s like the hot compress you get at the spa plus a massage that promotes blood circulation to diminish the look of dark circles. You’ll love the treatment and the results!

LifePro Oculax Portable Eye Massager

This super gentle design is pure magic in a mask with four massage modes, so you can customize the experience to your needs.

What are the benefits of using an eye massager?

There are plenty of claims out there about the miraculous benefits of eye massagers, and while I’m not here to debunk all of them (because there are, indeed, plenty of pros!), let’s get the facts straight.

According to Dr. Tsai, eye massagers aren’t going to magically cure any vision-related conditions like nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, glaucoma, or macular degeneration. But! They do work wonders for relieving headaches, promoting better sleep, increasing blood circulation, and even diminishing under-eye bags.

“Eye massagers can provide therapeutic effects such as releasing muscle tension and improving blood circulation around the eyes. This can potentially enhance sleep quality for some,” Dr. Tsai explains, adding that “applying heat and compression can help release the meibomian glands, which secrete oil necessary to lubricate our eyes.” Translation: say goodbye to dry eyes.

Eye health also matters for your general well-being! “Taking care of your eyes daily is critical for overall health,” Dr. Chai says. So while that means taking screen breaks, wearing sunglasses, and getting eye exams on the reg, a massage routine definitely contributes to an overall healthier existence. And who doesn’t want that?

What should you consider before buying an eye massager?

Modes and Intensity Levels

Remember: what works for one person might not necessarily work for you, so you’ll want to consider what modes and intensity levels sound best. Think about what level of pressure is actually soothing versus just plain uncomfortable. The answer will be different for everyone, and you might have to do a bit of trial and error!

Weight/Size

Are you planning to travel with your eye massager? Be sure to prioritize picks that (a) aren’t super heavy, and (b) can fold.

Music Capabilities

Are you into spa-like nature sounds? Or do you prefer to play your own music? (Hey, Drake is zen to me!) Be sure to peek at the ~musical~ options before you buy.

How we chose the best eye massagers for every budget

Here at Cosmo, we spend hours researching and testing products, scouting new finds, and reading through reviews. It’s also important that every single product included in our articles adheres to the 15 Percent Pledge and is actually good for the planet. We recommend products we love and trust and would buy for ourselves.

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