Last updated: 8 August 2026
These three tools solve different problems. A weighted mask blocks light once you are in bed. Blue light glasses filter screens in the hours before bed. A white noise machine covers sound you cannot control. Buying the wrong one is the most common mistake — work out which input is actually waking you up first.
Diagnose before you buy
| If the problem is… | Buy | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Streetlight, a partner's lamp, daytime naps | Weighted Sleep Mask | $54.99 |
| Roommates, traffic, thin walls, snoring | Silicone Sleep Earplugs | $49.99 |
| Waking to a jarring alarm, dark mornings | Sunrise Alarm & White Noise Machine | $99.99 |
| Screens right up until bed | Blue Light Blocking Glasses | $49.99 |
| Overheating, waking up sweating | Cooling Gel Memory Foam Pillow | $74.99 |
Weighted sleep mask — for light
A blackout mask with gentle, even pressure and a contoured fit that works for side sleepers. It blocks 100% of light, which a flat mask does not because it presses on your eyelids and gaps at the nose.
Buy it if you can see light through your closed eyes. Skip it if your room is already dark — it will not do anything for noise or temperature.
Blue light glasses — for screens before bed
Amber-tinted lenses that filter part of the blue end of the visible spectrum, worn for the last couple of hours before bed.
Our honest position: the research on blue-light glasses is genuinely mixed and we are not going to tell you otherwise. If screens late at night are part of your routine, this is a cheap thing to try. It is not a cure for a sleep problem, and if you are waking at 3am, this is not your fix.
Sunrise alarm and white noise — for sound and waking
Two jobs in one device: 30 built-in sounds to cover noise you cannot control, and a light that brightens gradually instead of a sudden alarm. The white noise is the part most people buy it for; the sunrise function matters most in winter or if you wake before daylight.
Buy it if the thing waking you is a sound, or the way you wake up ruins the morning. Consider earplugs instead at half the price if masking sound is all you need — moldable silicone presses to shape for a custom seal without the pressure ache of foam.
What to buy first
- Spend one week noticing what wakes you. Light, sound, heat, or nothing external at all. Most people guess wrong.
- If nothing external wakes you and you still sleep badly, none of these is your answer — that is worth raising with a doctor rather than solving with gear.
- If two things wake you, the mask plus earplugs is the cheapest combination at $104.98, and buying two triggers 15% off automatically.
Frequently asked questions
Do any of these treat insomnia?
No. These are personal-care products, not medical devices, and none is intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any condition including insomnia or any sleep disorder. They remove specific external disturbances. If you sleep badly with no external cause, see a clinician.
Is a weighted mask better than a normal one?
For light blocking, yes — the contoured shape seals at the nose where flat masks gap. Whether you like the weight is personal preference.
Can I wear earplugs every night?
Many people do. Keep them clean, and see a clinician if you get ear pain or wax buildup.
Delivery and returns?
Delivery within the US takes 2–4 weeks, tracked. Free tracked shipping over $70. 90-day money-back guarantee counted from the day it arrives — long enough to actually test whether something changed.
The short answer
Diagnose first, buy second. The mask is the highest-hit-rate single purchase because light is the most common external disturbance and the easiest to fix completely.