The MZOO 3D Contoured Sleep Mask meets
the Alaska Bear Natural Silk Sleep Mask
The contoured mask two independent panels put at the top. We tested it head-to-head against the Alaska Bear Natural Silk Sleep Mask across 6 key dimensions.
MZOO 3D Contoured Sleep Mask
“The contoured mask two independent panels put at the top”
Alaska Bear Natural Silk Sleep Mask
“Wirecutter's silky top pick for around fifteen dollars”
Head-to-Head Breakdown
Strengths & Weaknesses
MZOO 3D Contoured Sleep Mask
- Wirecutter top pick and the Guardian's best overall from 32 masks tested
- Molded eye cups drop the room into full darkness the moment you put it on
- Stayed on all night for Wirecutter's side sleepers, and costs under $20
- Foam cups run warmer than a silk mask, so hot sleepers may sweat
- Hand wash only, no throwing it in the machine
- Cheap foam wears out faster than a heritage silk mask
Alaska Bear Natural Silk Sleep Mask
- Wirecutter's top pick, liked by back, side, and stomach sleepers alike
- Mulberry silk stays cool all night, the best of the group for hot sleepers
- Flat design lies flush on a pillow, so stomach sleepers can use it too
- Can slip off mid-night unless you retighten the strap every few nights
- Flat silk blocks less light than a contoured cup mask
- Thin strap felt scratchy behind the ears for some Wirecutter testers
The Verdict
Our Bottom Line
The MZOO 3D Contoured Sleep Mask is the rare pick two independent panels put at the top. It was a Wirecutter top pick and the Guardian's best overall out of 32 masks tested across nine weeks. The reason is the molded eye cups. There is a convex gap so your eyes can open and close, ringed by memory foam that rests on the eye sockets, and one Wirecutter tester called it perfect for a nap in a sunny window. It drops the room into complete darkness the moment you put it on. What sealed it was the fit. Wirecutter's side sleepers, who usually give up on masks, found this one stayed on all night without light leaking at the nose bridge. All of that costs under twenty dollars.
MZOO 3D Contoured Sleep Mask
The MZOO 3D Contoured Sleep Mask is the rare pick two independent panels put at the top. It was a Wirecutter top pick and the Guardian's best overall out of 32 masks tested across nine weeks. The reason is the molded eye cups. There is a convex gap so your eyes can open and close, ringed by memory foam that rests on the eye sockets, and one Wirecutter tester called it perfect for a nap in a sunny window. It drops the room into complete darkness the moment you put it on. What sealed it was the fit. Wirecutter's side sleepers, who usually give up on masks, found this one stayed on all night without light leaking at the nose bridge. All of that costs under twenty dollars.
- Side and back sleepers who want total blackout
- Anyone who wants cup-style comfort for under twenty dollars
- Nappers who need to sleep in a bright room
Alaska Bear Natural Silk Sleep Mask
The Alaska Bear Natural Silk Sleep Mask is Wirecutter's silky top pick for around fifteen dollars, and it wins on a quality the MZOO cannot match. The mulberry silk stays cool even pressed against skin all night, which is why Caira Blackwell's testers reached for it on long-haul flights and in warm rooms. It was popular with every tester regardless of sleep style, and the flat design lies flush on a pillow, so stomach sleepers can finally use a mask. The Guardian ranked it best budget. It does not seal like a contoured cup, but for hot sleepers and travelers it is the softer, cheaper, more forgiving choice.
- Hot sleepers who want cool silk against the skin
- Stomach sleepers who need a mask that lies flat
- Travelers who want soft silk for the price of a lunch