Weighted Eye Mask
30 nights to love it, or your money back.
New Zealand lavender, chamomile, jasmine and cedarwood, blended by hand in our Auckland workroom.
195 grams of gentle, even weight and full blackout coverage. The mask rests on the bone around your eyes rather than on the eyes themselves, so it stays comfortable through the night, including for side sleepers.
Handcrafted in our Auckland workroom from stonewashed Turkish linen, New Zealand grown flaxseed and dried lavender flowers. No synthetic gel, no trapped heat, nothing against your skin that is not a natural fibre.
Warm it in the microwave to unwind before bed. Cool it in the fridge to ease tired eyes after a long day. One mask, both ways.
Dimensions: 25cm x 10cm, 195 grams.
Deliberately oversized. The mask covers temple to temple and sits from your brow to your cheekbone, so it is taller than a standard sleep mask by design. That is what gives you full blackout coverage and even weight distribution. If you prefer a smaller, lighter mask, our Linen & Wisewool™ Sleep Mask is 25 grams.
Custom fit, just knot it. Heads come in all shapes and sizes, so we keep it simple and hardware-free. The twin-strap elastic ties to your exact comfort. Too loose? Tie a new knot where it feels right and snip off the excess.
The straps can be replaced. Most sleep masks become landfill the moment the elastic stretches out. Thanks to the side channel design, you can thread a fresh piece of elastic through the side seams whenever you need to.
Heating: Microwave only, never a gas or electric oven. Place the mask in a clean microwave with a mug of water beside it, and make sure it can rotate freely. Heat for 45 seconds, then test it against your hand. If you want it warmer, add 30-second bursts until it feels right. Always test the temperature before applying to skin.
Cooling: Place the mask inside a clean plastic bag and refrigerate or freeze for at least 2 hours. Remove from the bag and apply directly to skin. The flaxseed fill cools comfortably without becoming rock hard.
Spot clean only with a damp cloth. Do not machine wash or submerge in water, as the flaxseed inner cannot be washed.
If your mask becomes wet, dry it immediately. A dehumidifier works best, or allow it to air dry fully in the sun. Do not microwave the mask if it is damp or wet.
If you prefer a fully washable option, explore our non-weighted Linen & Wisewool™ Sleep Mask.
Free NZ shipping on orders over $150
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Flat rate shipping applies to orders below these thresholds. Shipping costs are calculated at checkout based on your location.
We ship across New Zealand and to over 100 countries worldwide using trusted freight partners.
Auckland customers are welcome to collect from our workroom (Mon to Fri, 9am to 4pm, excluding public holidays).
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At the Do Not Disturb Sleep Company, when we are fortunate enough to make a sale, we believe that is the start of our job. Our job is not done until our customers (hopefully you) love their sleep and wake up feeling refreshed and happy.
So, we are proud to offer a 30-night ‘Love Your Sleep’ Promise. If the sleep essential you purchase is not delivering to your expectations, you can return it within 30 nights to get a full refund, excluding shipping cost (if applicable).
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What buyers say
207 verified reviews
Night shift nurse
Sleeping in the day time is never fun, just not natural. My new mask does not let any light in at all and it is so comfortable. Love going to bed with it fresh out of the fridge.
Jo Rawson
Verified
Dunedin
Tried other masks first
The band has optimal tension so that the mask stays firmly in place yet does not dig in or cause a mild headache like some of my other masks. It is a beautiful weight, and when heated has a glorious yet subtle scent.
Sophie Miller
Verified
Wellington
How it works
How the Mask Supports Better Sleep
Sleep happens when the body receives the right signals.
Total Darkness
Light reaching your eyes at night suppresses melatonin. In a study of 116 adults published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, ordinary room light before bed reduced melatonin by 71 percent compared with dim light (Gooley et al., 2011). The mask is built to block it.
Gentle, Even Weight
195 grams, spread evenly across the orbital bone rather than concentrated on the eye. Most people describe it as grounding rather than heavy. It also means the mask stays put without a tight strap, which is what makes it work for side sleepers.
A Scent You Learn
Dried lavender flowers sit through the fill as a background note. A 2026 review of 11 randomised trials covering 628 adults found improved sleep quality from inhaled lavender (Shen et al., Holistic Nursing Practice). Put the mask on at the same time each night and the scent becomes your cue to wind down.
The shape
Around your eyes, not on them
The mask is shaped to rest on the bone around your eye socket rather than on the eye itself. Pressure on the eyelid is known to raise pressure inside the eye, which is why the shape matters more than the weight.
That shape is what lets it stay comfortable for a full night, and what makes it work just as well for a nap, a long-haul flight, or sleeping through the day.
The materials
Three Natural Materials
No gel, no plastic beads, no synthetic fill. Three natural materials, plus organic elastic straps.
The Linen
Stonewashed Turkish linen, certified STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®, so every thread is tested safe against skin. It breathes rather than trapping heat, and it softens with every night of use.
The Flaxseed
Grown in New Zealand. The seed is what gives the mask its soft, even weight, so it moulds to the shape of your face instead of pressing on one spot. It also holds temperature gently rather than sharply.
The Lavender
Dried lavender flowers mixed through the fill, not oil and not synthetic fragrance. A soft background note rather than a perfume. If you would rather have none at all, choose Without lavender in the buy box.
The workroom
Cut, filled and sewn in our Auckland workroom
Turkish linen, New Zealand flaxseed, dried lavender, cut and sewn by hand in our own workroom. Every mask is made here, by us, which is a rarity these days.
It lets us hold the quality where we can see it, and it means when something is not right you are talking to the people who made it.
That is why it is not a twenty dollar mask.
Daily use
Warm it, or cool it
One mask, three ways to use it. In a randomised, placebo-controlled trial published in Scientific Reports, warming the skin around the eyes shortened the time it took participants to fall asleep from about 13 minutes to about 7 (Ichiba et al., 2020).
Warm, before bed
45 seconds in the microwave with a mug of water beside it. Soft, even heat that fades back to neutral as you drift off. Good for tired, dry eyes at the end of a long day.
Cool, after screens
Leave it in the fridge or freezer inside a clean bag. The flaxseed does not freeze solid, so it stays soft against your face however long you leave it in. Good for hot nights and puffy eyes.
Room temperature
Straight from the bedside table it works as a full blackout mask with gentle, even weight. No preparation, nothing to remember. This is how most people use it most nights.
Made to last
Built to be repaired, not replaced
Elastic is what fails first on a sleep mask. Ours threads through a channel in the side seam, so when it eventually stretches out you pull it through and replace it with a fresh piece. No hardware, no glue, nothing that can break.
The twin straps also mean you set the tension yourself. Tie a knot where it feels right and snip the excess. No adjuster digging into the back of your head, which is what keeps it comfortable for side sleepers.
I purchased the wool mask and the weighted mask...I like them both and it just depends on how I feel as to which one I choose. I do particularly love the weighted mask some nights. And then came along 'do not disturb ' this is a lovely mask, though not as black-out as the weighted one.
I have loved the response and interaction with the staff and their dealing with an Issue I had.
Ruth
I purchased the wool mask and the weighted mask...I like them both and it just depends on how I feel as to which one I choose. I do particularly love the weighted mask some nights. And then came along 'do not disturb ' this is a lovely mask, though not as black-out as the weighted one.
I have loved the response and interaction with the staff and their dealing with an Issue I had.
Ruth
Note: This review was originally shared on our New Zealand website.
I've finally found the secret to sleeping like a baby (minus the 3 am feedings)! the weighted eye mask is the real MVP. Made in NZ with love (and possibly a few sheep's whispers), this mask can be a cool or warm hug for my peepers. The weights are like tiny therapists, gently convincing my brain to calm down and snooze. I'm now a sleep ninja – sneaking in zzz's like a pro! Thanks, Kind Face, for 'Making Better Sleep' and turning me into a morning person (well, almost)!
Best eye mask ever - have brought three now for people. It blocked out light completely but also the feeling of it on the face sends you back into a deep sleep straight away !
Thank you for the 5 star review Emma 🙏 Not only do we appreciate you taking the time to post the review, but we are also grateful for your continued support... and it helps us get out of bed knowing what we make, is helping our amazing customers sleep better 💤 Chris 😊
I was drawn to the weighted concept and lavender smell but thought what idiot spends this much money on a mask? Well I caved anyway with all the rationalizations one uses to buy something they really want. I am so glad that my heart won the battle. I was blown away with the quality and unimaginable comfort. I fell in love with it out of the box and now understand the price. Worth every red cent. I can’t live without it. Delicious!
Love this mask
Thanks for the review :)
We are happy you are enjoying the mask!
-Ezra
Love scent, love weight. Fabric slight rough
Nicola,
Thanks for your purchase and thanks for the review! One of the wonderful things about linen fabric is that it naturally softens over time - you should notice this happen over time as you wear it. Please reach out if we can help!
-Ezra
Being on the spectrum, this product is a God send. It sits perfectly across my nose/eyes, smells like soothing lavender and the weight of it is just right, it doesn't allow me to keep opening my eyes.
Stacia,
Thank you so much for the purchase and taking the time to leave a review. I am so happy the mask has been helpful!
Ezra
I live the high quality feeling of the fabric. The smell of lavender is soft and welcoming for me to sleep. I feel the slight weight to the mast around my eyes helps my mind to quiet and eye to rest after a long day. I look forward to wearing it every night!
Morgan, thanks for taking the time to leave us a review! I am so happy that the mask helps you find some peace after a long day.
Ezra
The sleep mask is very nice if you sleep on your back. I switch to a lighter weight one for side sleeping. Love the smell and the weight on my eyes is relaxing.
Lynne, thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. I'm so happy the mask helps you relax. I hope you will consider our Linen & Wisewool sleep mask (launching soon), which uses the same delightful linen fabric, but without the weight.
Ezra
Fantastic product but delivery was ridiculously slow, almost 2 weeks to arrive (inside new zealand door to door), would be great if there was an option for fast courier, but id still have to say well worth the wait
Hi Peter. Thank you for your order, and also for taking the time to post a review. We are happy that you love the Weighted Eye Mask, but are so sorry it took 9 days to reach you. This is an anomaly, and I wish we could work out why the package was stuck between Auckland and Christchurch for 7 days. Thank you for your understanding and we hope the mask continues to works its magic for you 😊 Chris
Great fit, comfortable and relaxing.
I use it most nights, a quick zap in the microwave and onto the eyes to destress and resting the eyes from a day in the office and screens.
Thank you for posting your thoughts on the Weighted Eye Mask, Winston. We are so happy to hear the mass fits you well, is comfortable and works its magic. 😊 Chris
I LOVE this eye mask! It’s the perfect weight to provide some extra relaxation and stay in place, and the smell of the lavender is soft and puts me to sleep. I recently took it on vacation with me and traveling with this eye mask made a world of difference when I normally struggle to relax when traveling. It’s a high quality product that I didn’t know I needed and now can’t live without.
Thanks for the review, Dani! We are so happy that the mask made your travels easier.
Ezra
My husband and I absolutely love our sleep masks and sleep mist. There were a couple of glitches with our order to start with, but Chris and his team were incredibly responsive and sorted things out very quickly.
Hi Aimee. Thank you for taking the time to post a review and we are thrilled to hear that you and your husband love our weighted eye mask and sleep mist. We are so sorry about the original shipment issue, with delayed and damaged products. That was a first for us, and we have learned a valuable lesson about Rural Delivery service partners. We appreciate your support and understanding, and hope you continue to 'love your sleep'. 😊 Chris and the Do Not Disturb team
My husband and I absolutely love our sleep masks and sleep mist. There were a couple of glitches with our order to start with, but Chris and his team were incredibly responsive and sorted things out very quickly.
Note: This review was originally shared on our New Zealand website.
Hi Aimee. Thank you for taking the time to post a review and we are thrilled to hear that you and your husband love our weighted eye mask and sleep mist. We are so sorry about the original shipment issue, with delayed and damaged products. That was a first for us, and we have learned a valuable lesson about Rural Delivery service partners. We appreciate your support and understanding, and hope you continue to 'love your sleep'. 😊 Chris and the Do Not Disturb team
He loves the lavender smell and the weighted sensation . The only thing I would ask, would be if we could please make a kids size as it does slip off his face very easily as it’s an adults size.
Hi there! Thank you so much for your feedback. We're glad to hear that your son is enjoying the lavender scent and weighted sensation of our eye mask. We appreciate your suggestion for a kids size and will definitely take it into consideration for future product development. In the meantime, you can try adjusting the twin-strap 'knot' for a more secure fit. Thanks again for your support! 😊 Chris
He loves the lavender smell and the weighted sensation . The only thing I would ask, would be if we could please make a kids size as it does slip off his face very easily as it’s an adults size.
Note: This review was originally shared on our New Zealand website.
Hi there! Thank you so much for your feedback. We're glad to hear that your son is enjoying the lavender scent and weighted sensation of our eye mask. We appreciate your suggestion for a kids size and will definitely take it into consideration for future product development. In the meantime, you can try adjusting the twin-strap 'knot' for a more secure fit. Thanks again for your support! 😊 Chris
Got the weighted sleep mask and the dream spray, both are lovely. I use them before bed when I do my yoga nidra and they really help me to settle in and get my zen on. I often use the weighted mask during my day sleeps as I'm a shift worker and it never budgets while still blocking out all the light. Thank you 😊
Thank you for sharing your feedback Maarit. We're so happy to hear that you're enjoying our Weighted Eye Mask and Sleep Mist. It's great to know that they're helping you relax and 'get your zen on'. We're also happy to hear that our mask stays in place and blocks out light during your day sleeps as a shift worker. Thank you for your kind words and for choosing our products. Love your sleep. 😊Chris
Got the weighted sleep mask and the dream spray, both are lovely. I use them before bed when I do my yoga nidra and they really help me to settle in and get my zen on. I often use the weighted mask during my day sleeps as I'm a shift worker and it never budgets while still blocking out all the light. Thank you 😊
Note: This review was originally shared on our New Zealand website.
Thank you for sharing your feedback Maarit. We're so happy to hear that you're enjoying our Weighted Eye Mask and Sleep Mist. It's great to know that they're helping you relax and 'get your zen on'. We're also happy to hear that our mask stays in place and blocks out light during your day sleeps as a shift worker. Thank you for your kind words and for choosing our products. Love your sleep. 😊Chris
Hey. I like the mask but don’t think it’s worth the price. I had purchased this as a gift for my daughter and thought to get one for myself. Was disappointed as was expecting for $75 something more than a weighted, lavender infused wheat like sack.
Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're sorry to hear that you don't think the Weighted Eye Mask is worth the price, but happy to hear you do like the mask itself. Using premium natural materials (Turkish stonewashed-linen, NZ-grown flaxseed and organic elastic) and making the masks in our own Auckland workroom does mean we are unable to compete on price with imported masks and/or masks made by talented sewing machinists at home. If there's anything we can do to make things right, please don't hesitate to reach out 😊Chris
Hey. I like the mask but don’t think it’s worth the price. I had purchased this as a gift for my daughter and thought to get one for myself. Was disappointed as was expecting for $75 something more than a weighted, lavender infused wheat like sack.
Note: This review was originally shared on our New Zealand website.
Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're sorry to hear that you don't think the Weighted Eye Mask is worth the price, but happy to hear you do like the mask itself. Using premium natural materials (Turkish stonewashed-linen, NZ-grown flaxseed and organic elastic) and making the masks in our own Auckland workroom does mean we are unable to compete on price with imported masks and/or masks made by talented sewing machinists at home. If there's anything we can do to make things right, please don't hesitate to reach out 😊Chris
Not only does the Do Not Disturb eye pad create a time for relaxing and sleeping better but my old eyes see better because the warm pad releases fluid that stops dry eyes.
Not only does the Do Not Disturb eye pad create a time for relaxing and sleeping better but my old eyes see better because the warm pad releases fluid that stops dry eyes.
Note: This review was originally shared on our New Zealand website.
Super comfortable and calming feel. Love how it's made in NZ, can be heated or cooled.
FAQ
The mask is 25cm x 10cm and deliberately oversized, so it covers temple to temple and sits from your brow to your cheekbone. It is taller than a standard sleep mask by design.
The twin elastic straps tie to any head size: knot them where they feel right and snip the excess. If you have a smaller face, or you want something lighter, our Linen & Wisewool™ Sleep Mask is 25 grams and a slimmer shape.
No. The mask weighs 195 grams and the weight is evenly distributed and intentionally gentle. It is designed to feel grounding, not heavy or restrictive. Most customers describe it as a soft, calming pressure rather than something pressing on the eyes.
No. The shape is designed to sit on the bone around your eye socket, not directly on the eye. Pressure on the eyelid is known to raise pressure inside the eye, which is why the shape matters more than the weight.
If you have glaucoma, ocular hypertension, or you are recovering from eye surgery, check with your eye specialist before using any weighted mask.
Yes. The elastic threads through a channel in the side seam, so when it eventually stretches out you pull it through and replace it with a fresh piece. No hardware, no glue. It is the difference between owning the mask for a year and owning it for ten.
Yes. The mask is designed for overnight comfort, with evenly balanced weight and breathable materials. If you prefer, you can also use it just while falling asleep and remove it later. It works both ways.
Yes. The balanced flaxseed fill naturally contours to your face, and the twin-strap design helps keep it in place without pulling or squeezing. Many side sleepers find it stays comfortable throughout the night.
Warm it when you want to unwind: before bed, or when your eyes feel dry and heavy at the end of the day. Cool it to refresh after long screen time, on hot nights, or to ease tired, puffy eyes. At room temperature it works as a classic blackout mask. Because the fill is natural flaxseed, the temperature fades gently back to neutral as you fall asleep.
Some people notice the effect straight away, while for others it builds over a few nights. Like most sleep habits, the best results come from using it consistently so your brain begins to associate it with sleep.
No. The lavender is subtle and sits in the background rather than overpowering. It is designed as a gentle wind-down cue, not a strong fragrance.
If you prefer no scent at all, choose Without lavender in the buy box before you add to cart. It is the same price. If you are looking for something more noticeable, add the 30ml Sleep Mist in the buy box.
