Is Therabody’s New Vibrating Sleep Mask Worth the Hype? 3 Editors Weigh In

A good, restful night’s sleep can be elusive for some. Whether you’ve dealt with stress, racing thoughts, or issues like burnout or depression keeping you awake, you’re not alone: 50 to 70 million Americans suffer from sleep disorders, according to the National Institutes of Health. Plus, sleep is a crucial part of overall health and well-being. Restful sleep can lead to improved physical performance, faster recovery turnaround, reduced stress, better focus, and stronger motivation. It’s no wonder, then, that sleep is multi-billion dollar industry.

The latest sleep product to cross our desks is the Therabody SleepMask ($99). Therabody has been making some serious buzz in the last few years. It first drew attention for its percussive massage gun, but since then has expanded its product line to include other tools for recovery, wellness, and beauty.

The Therabody SleepMask is a newcomer to its roster, aimed at people seeking a more restful night of sleep and rejuvenated mornings. Designed using evidence-based research by Therabody’s team of scientists, this sleep mask uses plush cushioning that seamlessly contours to your face shape to block out light, and light, rhythmic vibrations to ease tension and promote a deeper, more restful sleep.

Yes – the sleep mask vibrates. That may sound a little strange, but the vibrational patterns are meant to help relax your mind and body, allowing you to put down any worries that might be keeping you awake. In a small study of 91 participants, Therabody’s research partner SleepScore Labs compared a generic sleep mask without vibration to the Therabody SleepMask and found that SleepMask users reported a 36 percent decrease in self-reported stress levels from baseline; they also fell asleep 1.4 minutes faster than those using a generic mask, slept three percent longer, and spent three minutes longer in deep sleep, per the Therabody website.

The PS team couldn’t help but wonder if a vibrating sleep mask really could deliver better sleep, so three editors with different sleep habits and concerns tried it out over several nights. Read on for our honest thoughts about the Therabody SleepMask.