Expected a Five-Star Experience, Got a Two-To-Three-Star Experience
Both of these items proved to be disappointing; nothing seemed to be defective, but the set just screamed "cheap" and disposable.<br /><br />The sleep mask was functional, but was not the comfortable, plush item I expected.  The mask was thin and flexible, not unlike the sleeping masks that certain airlines give out to customers on overnight flights.  I also found the strap affixing the mask to the face inadequate.  For those of us who toss and turn at night, every new position on the pillow meant repositioning the mask as well.<br /><br />Like the sleep mask, the ear plugs seemed pulled from the bargain bin.  My dad used to buy inexpensive earplugs like these when he planned to do woodworking, and would throw them away after use.  Such ear plugs do work, once you get them properly positioned in the ear canal.  However, they frequently come loose, fall out, start itching, etc.<br /><br />In short, these "upgraded" items did not seem upgraded to me; instead, they were only marginally functional.
Rating: 3 stars