TRIED & TESTED

FIVE OF THE BEST EYE MASKS, BY KATIE WRIGHT

Kitsch Black Silk Eye Mask, £27.40 THIS is a recent addition to my collection, and a new favourite. In super-soft black silk, the mask is bigger than most so it really blocks out light. Its strap is firm but not too tight and the minimalist design is just right. It ticks every box for me.

Iluminage Sesame Skin Rejuvenating Eye Mask with Copper Oxide, £40, LookFantastic IT’S infused with copper oxide fibres and clinically proven to reduce fine lines and wrinkles in four weeks. I can’t say for certain it’s affected my complexion (partly because all sleep masks fall off during the night) but it’s nicely cushioned, eliminates light very well and helps me sleep, which is good for your skin anyway.

Slip Peachy Keen Sleep Mask, £50 THE makers of the famous Slip pillowcase also do a range of sleep masks in their gorgeously soft silk. With more than 30 colours and styles to choose from (including a lovely range of navy masks embroidered with star sign constellations) they’re lovely to look at and very comfortable. However, they are slightly smaller than other silk versions, and at a higher price point.

The White Company

Silk Eye Mask, £25

ONE of the best sleep masks I own, I picked it up when I was lucky enough to fly British Airways business class. It was made by The White Company, and if you can get your hands on one, I highly recommend you keep it, but if not, the next best thing is the brand’s spotty silk mask.

Oliver Bonas Star Navy Velvet Eye Mask, £14

WHILE silk is kindest on your skin, synthetic fabrics offer a more affordable option. This navy sleep mask from Oliver Bonas combines a silky material on the inside and velvet on the outside, which makes it very good at blocking out light. It’s also a lot cheaper than most silk masks, and comes with a cute little travel pouch.