A small luxury for a very good price, great his/hers gift (review with pics)
I don't often wear sleepmasks but I do on occasion. My pillowcases are mulberry silk, which I've been told is good for our skin (doesn't absorb the moisturizer we just put on, doesn't crease the face as bad as other materials, etc). So when I was offered silk sleep masks I thought, well that's going to be better than the cotton one I have. I often go to sleep with the tv on in the background as white noise and though I have the backlight turned way down sometimes the light annoys me. I also like to have a little pressure sometimes on the eyes but nothing covering the rest of my face- a sleep mask fits these purposes.<br /><br />I was offered a set of 2 masks, one purple (on the outside, "inside" it is black) and one all black. The set also comes with a company information card and a set of your typical orange foam earplugs (which are just a little freebie but are not really part of this review other than I'm mentioning them).<br /><br />These are beautiful masks. Some have pointed out for them they are a little small. At the widest point across the mask it is 8" and the widest point along the eye covers is 4". It is perfect for me, hits me just 1/3 into my temple area, just past my cheekbones and covers 2/3 of my forehead- and I can adjust that accordingly. So if there's any question about its size, take a quick measurement with a flexible ruler or tailor's tape. I find that sometimes sleep masks are entirely too big, I'd say this is the best size I've personally come across. It entirely blocks out the light without covering the whole top of my face. The silk is sooooo smooth. I can see the approx 1" closure they used to put in the stuffing but the piping and cushion were excellently done. I don't feel any awkward bumps in the filling. What I especially love about this particular mask is NO VELCRO. So many of the masks I've had or been given have been made with that infuriating material that just does not work well in a sleep mask. This adjustable slide was easy to move and fit my face right- and the elastic has just the right amount of give and doesn't seem flimsy- so now I don't have to keep opening and closing the strap to get it to fit every time I wear it. It will also not catch my hair. These are at a very good pricepoint and feel and perform like a nice luxury item so they are a good value.<br /><br />The masks did not come with washing instructions, but I'd suggest handwashing by themselves with gentle detergent and lay out flat to dry. Use a steamer and not an iron if that's necessary, but I don't forsee that being an issue. The card that the masks came with does promise quality, and a quick answer if there is any question- also says they have a "lifetime warranty". Though I have not needed to contact the company for any reason- I have yet to be disappointed with things I've purchased on Amazon that have these kinds of cards with them. I think this set would make an excellent gift for his/hers. Having used my mask for a week I have absolutely enjoyed it so far.
Rating: 5 stars