The inexpensive Mzoo sleep mask blocks light without smothering your eyes. Here’s why I wear it every night

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I used to be a never-napper. Even when I was dead tired, I couldn’t seem to get any shut-eye in the middle of the day. Historically, nighttime sleep has been difficult for me too, especially after having a baby in 2017.

In my quest for better sleep, I’ve tried earplugs, melatonin, prescription sleep aids, a white-noise machine, bamboo pajamas and multiple pillows. Then, several months ago, I tested two dozen sleep masks for the Filter US. Four months later, our best overall sleep mask, the Mzoo Luxury Sleep Mask, is still hanging from my headboard.