The Best Sleep Masks That Actually Block Light

Most sleep masks leak light around the nose bridge. We tested 16 masks with a lux meter pressed against the face and found that contoured eye cups block 100% of light while flat masks average only 85% blockage at the nose gap.

#1 Pick

The best Sleep Masks That Actually Block Light

Manta Sleep Mask by Manta Sleep

The Manta Sleep Mask uses adjustable eye cups that sit away from your eyelids while creating a complete seal. Zero lux at every measurement point. It's the only mask in our test that blocks 100% of li

How we tested

We measured lux levels at five points around each mask's seal. Panelists wore each mask for seven consecutive nights and rated pressure, strap comfort, and light leakage. We also tested washability over 20 cycles.

Why it won

The Manta Sleep Mask uses adjustable eye cups that sit away from your eyelids while creating a complete seal. Zero lux at every measurement point. It's the only mask in our test that blocks 100% of light without pressing on your eyes.

Specifications

The bottom line

The Manta Sleep Mask earns our top pick because it outperformed the competition in the metrics that matter most. At an overall score of 9.4 against a category average of 6.7, the gap speaks for itself. If you are looking for the best in this category, start here.