Customer Reviews

Lewis N. Clark Comfort Eye Mask, Black

5 star:		(132)
4 star:		(49)
3 star:		(20)
2 star:		(8)
1 star:		(8)

 

 

This is a great eye mask, and I've owned many. The usual problem with eye masks is that they don't conform to the face, and thus let light in, particularly at the bottom. The flaps are flimsy and the velcro just doesn't do the trick in keeping the mask tight to your face.

This eye mask solves both of those. The connector at the back isn't velco, it's the real thing. It's not a cheap connector. And although I was worried because the lower part of the mask was heavier, I see they had to do this to block light. Unlike the expensive Sharper Image mask I bought, the heavier area is still very thin and doesn't cause a problem when I sleep on my side or face (yes, I often wake up face down, and not on the pavement.)

If your intention is to own a TOTALLY light blocking eye mask that won't be uncomfortable in different sleep position, well, this is it. And I'm darn anal about my eye masks.

I've tried a number of eye masks, some significantly more expensive than this, but this is the only one I use. The strap is thin and soft enough to stay comfortable even when I sleep on my side, and the mask itself is nice and soft, stays on fairly well, and does its job of blocking out light. Unbeatable, especially for the price.

I'm one of those people who cannot have any light or sound when I am sleeping. (BTW, these do not come with earplugs as the description states, at least mine didn't, although that's not what I purchased them for since I already have a good set.) I have used many eye masks over the years but this one is certainly the very best. What I like the most about it is that it's very comfortable and adjustable. I like a very, very, very tight eye mask and this allows me that while always fitting over my face well. I also like it because it's black and that also seems to naturally repel the light because I've used other eye makes in different colors (red and pink) and they tend to almost colorize the darkness. The reason I didn't give it a 5 is because some very little light sometimes manages to creep in. But other than that it really is perfect. And the price is excellent. I've paid more than 10 times this for something that wasn't even half as good!

This mask is nice and soft and thick and comfortable, but like other masks I have tried, light tends to leak through the bottom of the mask. The biggest problem is that the thick sturdy adjustable strap tends to dig into the skin at the top of my ears. If I try to raise the strap higher on the back of my head, it doesn't stay on during the night. So I've given up using it. My husband had the same problem with it.

I've recently discovered that sleep masks are making a big difference in my quality of sleep. I had been using a cheap airline mask and decided to seek something better. The reviews on this mask and the price were compelling and I received mine a few days ago.

For me, the good:
- Comfortable
- Good strap
- Price

The not so good:
- I have a pretty big head, so the strap is most of the way out.
- I toss and turn and this comes off easier than the airline mask, surprisingly.
- The mask has to be positioned perfectly to not leak a little light and after some toss/turn, it will move some.

The net is that I am pleased and would buy it again. I do plan to browse masks at local stores to see if I can find something that I would like even more.

I purchased three eye masks at the same time to see which worked best for me: The Bucky Shades Fur Sleep Mask, the Lghts Out Mask, and the Lewis and Clark mask. None of them kept out the right perfectly, as there as some light seepage in all three at the bottom of the mask. The Bucky was the largest and thickest of the three, the Lights Out the thinnest and lightest. The Bucky's prominent lower bolster lies under the eyes and across the nose keeping out most of the light and providing some space between the mask and the lower portion of your eye lids. When I wear this mask I still feel some contact between by eyelids and the the inside of the mask. The strap is wide and closes in the middle of the back of the head with velcro. I found that the strap put some pressure on my ears. Also the mask is made of a thick polyfleece type material and could be uncomfortable on a warm night. The fur may make the mask grab at the pillow and shift out of position. The Lights Out mask has a molded mask with a smooth satin finish. It is very light and on my face does not touch my eyelids. As all of the pressure is on the bridge of the nose and around the orbit of the eyes, the pressure in these places is slightly greater than on masks that rest on the eyes as well but off set by the light weight. This did not bother me. The strap has a velcro closure but very little adjustability. This is my favorite of the three masks although could slip around the head of an active sleeper. The Lewis and Clark fits too tight on my big head. It is the lowest cost and is adequate, particularly for travel where you might lose it. It was my least favorite of the three.

This huge, thick, puffy mask might be good for you, as long as none of the following apply to you:

1. You sleep on your side
2. You have difficulty breathing through your nose when you sleep
3. You have eyebrows

First of all, the mask wraps onto the sides of your head, so it's uncomfortable to lay on your side. You may find yourself shifting around at first. But, you'll eventually get to sleep.

Next, the big puffy cushion at the bottom is effective at keeping light out once you position it correctly, but it will also put pressure on your nostrils. This will be very bothersome if you have difficulty breathing through your nose at night. Make sure to wear your Breathe Right strips.

Finally, when I woke up, my eyebrows hurt. The mask, huge as it is, covers your eyebrows. As a result, it rubs your eyebrow hairs all night, shifting them around. After several hours of this, the eyebrows ache. This was the biggest problem. "The mask sure keeps the light out, but is this aching sensation worth it?!!"

Also, because this thing is so large and puffy, it will push on your eyes. When you blink, your eyelashes and lids will be rubbing against the mask.

If someone would design a comfortable pair of blacked-out swim goggles, I'd rather wear those. This thing is like wearing a pillow on your face with a strap.

I am extremely sensitive to light when I sleep. Before I had this mask, I would lower the shades over the windows in the next room, close my bedroom door, lower the shades over my own windows, cover the windows again with a black out curtain, shut my eyes, AND put on a sleep mask, and I would lie awake thinking "it's as if i am staring INTO the sun."

No more. The Lewis N. Clark Comfort Eye Mask has several features that really help it get the job of blocking light done. Its most important virtue is the cushion of fabric below the eyes to the sides of the nose. Most sleep masks are held up by my nose such that there's a space on either side. The Lewis N Clark mask can block out 100% of the light there, at least as far as I can tell. Occasionally, I will roll over or something and the tiniest bit of light will come in (still much less than would come in under a regular mask) -- so the mask is not God, but I think we all knew that. Second, the mask wraps around pretty far on the sides of the face to make sure light is blocked from those angles. And finally, unlike other masks that eventually become too loose, the adjustable elastic band on this one lets you tighten the mask to keep every part of it pressed to your face. It can get too tight, but that is of course a sign that you should loosen it, and I find you'll still be in darkness. I assume the band on this mask will eventually weaken, but then you just tighten it! And when it finally gives out altogether, I'll just buy another one. It's great and it's cheap.

My only regret is that I have but two thumbs to put up for this mask.

I've never used an eye mask before, I bought this one because it had the best reviews within my budget. How ever in the reviews said that it didn't let any light in, but it does, and also in other review said that side sleepers would be able to use it with confort but I haven't been able to do it, I have to turn it side ways in order to be confortable. Also, maybe because it is al most summer but I get hot with the mark on, maybe in the winter I won't care that much. I'm still giving it a try because it's defenetly better than not using it (we got three small windows in our bedroom that let light through right on my face) Overal it's an OK mask for the price, just not as great as the other reviews said.

I've used this for about three weeks now, and while it's definitely an improvement over t-shirt on head, or towel on head, it still lets light into my eyes (I admittedly have a big head).

Also, it's kind of warm (very padded), so summertime without A/C is less fun.