Ever since I can remember, when I bought presents for the women in my family who I didn’t know too well, I bought them some type of pampering kits, which included eye masks. I never actually used them and nor did anyone else, apart from those in the movies. But they always looked good hanging on the side of my bed, or placed on my pillow (after the cleaner had been).

However, one night I decided to wear an eye mask to sleep. Oh My God, it was the most AMAZING night of sleep I have ever had. I am usually woken before my alarm clock goes off, thanks to sunrays shining through my curtains. With an eye mask, I had to be woken up. I thought I would find wearing an eye mask to bed somewhat uncomfortable or annoying, but it’s been the total opposite. Now, a year on, I cannot go to sleep without an eye mask – even when the room is dark. It blocks all light out, so it’s total darkness. But one of the greatest things about an eye mask is that it makes you go to sleep sooner than you would. It does the easiest thing in the world, it closes your eyes for you – and keeps them closed, so you sleep for longer!

Now, my love for these eye masks means I want to start a bit of a collection of them – just like I have a collection of pyjamas. However, I have really struggled to find eye masks in the shops. Here are the eye masks that I have;

Left;  This is the oldest eye mask I have and to be honest have never used it. I think it was initially my sister’s and she received it as part of some pampering kit.

Right;  This is my first ‘proper’ eye mask I have. ‘Proper’ as it provides total blackout.

Left: Whilst standing in the checkout queue whilst at the supermarket, I eyed up the travel gadget section (I love Gadgets and travel stuff). I was almost excited to see an eye mask, that I bought it. But it is a typical travel type eye mask and be warned, if you leave it on your pillow, it leave a print of it. So I have stopped using it

Right: This is my latest find. I was shopping for eye lashes in Boots and because it was an eye mask, I bought it. It is different to the others I have tried, but it is very comfortable. It feels like a soft towel on your eyes.

Now, you will all agree that having four isn’t much of a collection. I really do need more, perhaps one for each day of the week. If you know anywhere that sells innovative eye masks, please do let me know. I am staying away from buying them off eBay, just because they are so personal, I want to make sure they really are clean before bringing them anywhere near my eyes!