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Sleep evading you? These 7 silk eye masks might just be the answer to your dreams

The ultimate beauty sleep hack

By Briar Clark

BEAUTYcrew Beauty Editor / May 28 2023

There are a few things we’d love to get more of in this life: an extra glass of wine, puppy cuddles, and (most importantly) sleep.

You could totally go the extra mile and invest in blackout curtains, a white noise machine and a qualified sleep therapist. But we think there’s far more cache in dabbling in less exxy options such as a silk eye mask (and of course, matching silk pillowcases).

Silk eye masks are an obvious winner when it comes to complete absolution from sleep-interrupting light. Plus, they boast hypoallergenic properties and skin care benefits to boot thanks to the luxurious fabric’s gentle touch, which helps to prevent the formation of fine lines and wrinkles, and minimises moisture loss in the skin too.

Here are seven silk eye masks that’ll make your next siesta feel like a fiesta.

Frenchie Le Masque

Made from 100 per cent waterproof and natural mulberry long fibre silk, this lustrous lady is made for maximum comfort with an elasticated headband for optimum fit. Enjoy light deprivation for a good night's sleep (or a heightened sensory experience for a spicy rendezvous between the sheets).

$30 at Get Frenchie

LILYSILK Ideal Silk Sleep Eye Mask

Crafted using super soft, 100 percent charmeuse silk, this silk eye mask helps to relieve sleepless nights by omitting light, minimising dryness around the eye area, and smoothing fine lines and wrinkles.

$39.99 at LILYSILK

Morgan & Finch Silk Eye Mask

Fashioned completely from mulberry silk, this smooth number reduces friction around the delicate eye area, minimising the potential of pulling and tugging, which can lead to premature ageing.

was $39.95 now $27.95 at Bed Bath & Table

The Base Collective Silk Sleep Eye Mask

Block out any pesky light while you’re trying to catch those precious zzz’s by utilising this comfy and softly padded and elasticated headband.

$24 at The Base Collective

BALIBODY Silk Sleep Mask

After a silk eye mask that’s safe to use when you’re tanning? This multi-tasker is basically a tan’s best friend thanks to its soft, smudge-proof 100 per cent vegan silk.

$21.95 at BALIBODY

Slip Lovely Lashes Contour Sleep Mask

Want uninterrupted sleep but don’t want to sacrifice your lash extensions? This genius contoured mulberry silk eye mask makes beauty sleep even easier by leaving plenty of prime real estate for those impressive lashes of yours.

$60 at MECCA

Silvi Sleep Mask Bamboo Silk

This bamboo silk mask has been treated with antibacterial silver, making it the perfect nighttime companion for the acne-prone. Minimise the prevalence of breakouts, clogged pores and soothe sensitive skin while you sleep.

$39 at Silvi

But what about silk face masks: Are there any skin benefits to the boujee COVID-19 trend?

Main image credit: @slipsilkpillowcase

Briar Clark

Briar Clark got her start in the media industry in 2017, as an intern for Marie Claire and InStyle. Since then, her keen interest in fashion and beauty has landed her gigs as a Digital Content Producer and Beauty Editor with titles like Girlfriend, Refinery29, BEAUTYcrew and beautyheaven. She loves the way seemingly innocuous topics like skin care and style have the ability to put a smile on people’s faces or make them think about themselves a little differently. A big believer in self love and experimentation, Briar has made a point of becoming the Australian beauty industry’s unofficial guinea pig for unusual treatments and daring hair trends. When she’s not testing out the latest beauty launches, Briar is big on broadening her horizons, mostly in the form of food but she’s also partial to travelling to new destinations both near and far (and of course, allocating an extra bag to bring their best beauty offerings home with her).