Other than the straps being flimsy, this mask is a total steal. The $6 is totally worth it. I've had the best sleep that I've had in months without the sun in my eyes! Something everyone needs. Comes in tons of colors to fit your personalities and makes a great gift at only $6 per mask.
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Pros
Comfortable, 2 straps, Silky, Doesn't press on the eyes, Machine washable
Cons
Straps are a little flimsy, Can't be put in the dryer
This mask is great if you want to add a little spice to your love making, and blind your lover to enhance the senses of taste, smell, and touch - or you can simply use it as a shield for your eyes when it's too bright to sleep successfully! Both uses are perfectly fine and the mask works great either way. So it's definitely a multiple use mask!
This mask easily fits in your purse so you can take it anywhere - on a plane, in the car, or on a train. Anywhere you may need a sleep mask. I think the price and the fact that it's so easy to store and carry makes it perfect for travel.
I would say that the craftsmanship of this mask is about a 4 out of 5. It's not anything I would deduct points over or anything. I just simply wish that the bands around the mask weren't so thin. I feel like if I threw this thing in the wash it would fall apart. However, you'll be glad to know that it lasted through a wash perfectly fine.
I think it is well made as far as the materials used. It's made of satin, and the string is made of a rubber band type material covered in what seems to be cotton. It's comfortable to wear, and doesn't strain the eyes at all. I've worn several masks where the eyes are strained and that's always a huge pain in the ass. I didn't have a problem with these at all!
There is a slight smell to the material, which is why I put it in the wash. It smelled a lot like the cardboard packaging it came in and I like all my things to smell like Gain detergent - I'm picky, okay? - But you'll be happy to know that the smell wasn't permanent and can be easily washed away.
I have a rather "fat head" for a female, so this is great for people of all shapes and sizes. I have so much hair that it makes headbands and hats a pain to wear. I had no issue putting this mask on, and taking it off was easy as well! I couldn't imagine this being a problem for anyone.
I love the fact that it has two bands, rather than one. Since they are both a little flimsy, having two gives a lot extra support. I honestly wish that even the masks with the sturdier bands came with two instead of one. I find that it stays on easier and I don't wake up with this mask on the floor and me being blinded by the sun.
Well... it worked! I didn't necessarily use it too much during sex except for once. I wasn't really into that kind of play, and neither is my partner, so I resorted to sleeping with it and that has worked out quite well for me. I love how it doesn't fall off, and I love how it's big enough to really block out the sunlight!
My husband gets up early to leave to the base and he always opens the blinds and leaves the bathroom light on which can be annoying when I don't get up for work until 9:00am. These really helped keep the light out and I can honestly say that I've rested far more peacefully than I would have without them. I'm so glad to have another great sleeping mask. All my others have broken or gotten eaten by my damn dog! This one is going in the drawer as soon as I'm done using it so it's safe!
There weren't any care instructions on the package, but I recommend washing these with your delicates or hand towels. Nothing really heavy that might cause the straps to fall off since they are so thin. My mask held up nice in the wash but you never know what 2, 3, or 4 washes can do to a sleep mask. So be careful!
You want to wash it in cold water, on a low spin cycle, and hang dry it. Satin can't stand high temperatures so the dryer or hot water is out of the question. If it gets stained, use a stain release soap that does not have bleach in it. NEVER bleach satin!
The packaging you see online is exactly what this came in. The words "fetish" are suggestive so I wouldn't call it discreet.
I HATED opening the package. I had to literally get scissors and cut through the box. I prayed that I wouldn't accidentally cut a strap. There is no opening anywhere on the box which is so weird. It's basically sealed cardboard all around. Not thick cardboard, but hard to cut cardboard. Similar to shoe box material.
I love this mask, and it's more than a decent replacement for the old mask that I had. It blocked out the sun, helped me get better rest, and didn't put pressure on my eyes. I love it! My husband likes it as well so I'm ordering him the black one, and I'm ordering a bunch for Christmas gifts!
Follow-up commentaryI still like it18 days after original review
I still like these masks a whole lot. I just wanted to point out that they need to be hand washed. Yes, you could throw them in the washer machine, but after doing this a handful of times (my face is oily) one of the straps snapped... and it hurt. It's hard to explain, as it didn't snap while on my head, but rather in my hands. I stretch it before I put it on. Gave me a good lick!
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