ALICE SMELLIE TESTS THE SLEEP MASKS THAT NOW HAVE A MULTITASKING TWIST

STRESS RELEASE Anti-wrinkle Ant Sleep Mask by Dr Harris

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Silicone Silic dots within this blackout mask put light pressure on sensory receptors in the t face, relieving both wrinkles and stress. stre I’ll be honest, until I’d enjoyed a week wee of amazing sleep, I thought this was wa rubbish. Works as a 15-minute treatment, t though I’ve been wearing it overnight o and sleeping like one of my insanely in relaxed spaniels. The price is off-putting. off- £89.99, currentbody.com

SELF-HEATING

Sensory Se Retreats Luna Spray SelfHeating He Sleep Mask

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As A soft, disposable eye mask, this starts st to gently warm as soon as it’s exposed e to air. It’s not completely blackout b but it is very comfortable and a the warmth, which lasts around half ha an hour – just enough time to drop off – is soothing and soporific. Can be worn wo all night or for a nap. Highly popular pop with teens.

£21 for seven, sensoryretreats.com

HEAVY EYES

Silentnight Weighted Eye Mask HHHHH HH

A weighted eye mask sounds like moderate torture but the science is firm. I already spend my nights covered with a weighted blanket, which feels like a body hug. This is the face version. v What’s known as deep-touch pressure p stimulation boosts the release re of calming hormones. It’s blackout bla because you can’t open your eyes. I love this. £20, sleepypeople.com

BLACK OUT

Echor Total Blackout Eye Mask HHH✩✩ H

Sometimes the light can get in but not so much with this structured mask, which has gentle padding fitted around the eyes, meaning a catnap in broad daylight is possible. I test it in the bright afternoon sun – I’m all about taking these things seriously. It’s like sensory deprivation, though I have to push it down and adjust it over my nose to create full darkness. £14.99, echor.co