Why this $10 eye mask has 20,000 5-star reviews: 'Brilliant'

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A woman in pyjamas with tight curly hair cuddles a pillow and has a sleep mask ready to be worn.
Block out the world with this much-praised sleep mask.

You can buy nearly anything on Amazon - and now that includes a good night's sleep.

This light-blocking eye mask, just $9.99, is becoming a must-buy for anyone in need of some proper shut-eye, after receiving 20,000 5-star reviews.

The mask has five layers of soft and breathable material to totally block out light and ensure minimum rubbing and pressure on your eyes - meaning no marks on your face when you remove it.

"It blocks 100% of light," says one happy user.

"Brilliant," says another.

A black Amazon sleep mask and its pouch.
Amazon can help you get a good night's sleep with this light-blocking eye mask, just $9.99. Photo: Amazon

The mask is ergonomic, so it sits comfortably on your face.

It has clean, smooth seams and an adjustable strap so it fits any size head.

It bends around your nose to totally block light, wherever you are.

It's also machine washable and has a soft cotton triangle wing design to stop the mask from moving around while you sleep.

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People who've bought it say they use it for sleeping if their partner is watching TV in bed next to them, resting when travelling, meditating, relaxing, or for creating a dark space for a power nap in the middle of the day.

It also comes in a small travel bag, so it's easy to carry with you if you're not using it at home.

"This works incredibly well," says one person.

"I use this every single night," agrees another.

Need more help sleeping?

These devices might assist:

Dreamegg D3 White Noise Machine, $69.99

This sleep machine has 24 soothing sounds, including white noise, fan sounds, and nature sounds such as birds, sea, waves, and rain.

A white circular speaker and player with grey speaker fabric on top and controls on the side. Dreamegg D3 White Noise Machine, $69.99

Bose Sleepbuds II, $307

These tiny, comfortable earbuds are designed to help you sleep.

They work with the Bose Sleep app to deliver relaxing and noise-masking sounds to help you fall asleep - and stay asleep all night.

A dark and light grey circular case holds the white Bose Sleepbuds II, $307.

MaximoLife 100% Blackout Blind, $44.99

Lightweight blinds made from reversible polyester fabric, these will block light from any window.

You can use suction cups or hook and loop tabs to hold them up, and they come in a portable bag so you can use them in hotel rooms or anywhere away from home.

A silver-backed MaximoLife 100% Blackout Blind, $39.99, is shown with its black and gold packaging and an example of how it attaches to a window.
Take this MaximoLife 100% Blackout Blind, $44.99, on the road or wherever you need a good night's sleep. Photo: Amazon

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