Ever have an experience where you read something and think that it’s exactly what you were looking for, down to the smallest detail? Recently, that happened to me. However, it turned out to be different than I thought.
I’m always looking for a solution that will help my dry eyes. My eyes feel gritty, and they often sting. The pollen this spring isn’t helping.
Although I use either prescription Restatis or the generic form Cyclosporine, it’s not a cure. Geez, I even have little metal or plastic plugs inserted into the “holes” in the corners of my lower eyelids to stop the tears from draining.
Because I am supposed to apply moist heated compresses to my eyes for 10 minutes every day, I’m always on the lookout for a better way to accomplish that. I have mentioned the self-heating paper masks that I love, but they are not recyclable because of the chemical heating elements inside. They are one and done, and done means they end up in the landfill. When I travel, those “disposable” masks are what I take with me, but for everyday, they create too much trash. Plus over time, they become expensive.
I’ve had an Aroma Season mask that I bought on Amazon about 5 years ago (click here for my original review). That mask has been very good. Frankly, I can’t believe I’ve had it that long! The mask has a silky fabric that goes over my eyes and a removable heating unit so that the mask cover can be washed. It has a USB plug to heat the mask, and a digital screen that lets me choose how long to set the heat for as well as the heat level. It’s a very good mask, but after so many years of use and washing, it’s just about falling apart. Also, the cord isn’t quite long enough to comfortably reach the electrical socket from my bed.
Enter EYEMOS. I saw about a million ads online for EYEMOS DryRelief heated massaging mask. The mask looked very substantial, and the reviews were stellar.
For some reason after reading the ads over and over again, I knew that the mask needed to be charged via a USB cord. But in my imagination, I decided that once the mask was “charged”, it didn’t need to be connected to the cord. I assumed it had a battery that held the charge while one was using it. Freedom, I thought! The mask of my dreams! In addition, most of the photos in the ads didn’t show the cord at all!
I thought you could either use the cord or just charge it up before use. In the photo, you don’t really see the mask attached to the cord, right?
Another set of plusses for EYEMOS is that it is hand-washable (I could live with that), and it has several massage settings.
After a couple of weeks, the EYEMOS mask was delivered. I excitedly opened the envelope.
It came in a substantial zippered pouch that contained the mask, a longer cord than my original old mask, a plastic spray container to use to create moist heat, and an instruction manual with font the size of mouse type – unreadable without a magnifying app. After taking the pieces out, I wondered how long do I have to charge it before I can use it? I tried reading the manual, but honestly, unless you have great eyesight it’s virtually unreadable. I got out my magnifying phone app and did the best I could. What became clear to me is that I goofed. This mask also needs to be connected to the cord while using it. Boo! I thought I would investigate it again in the morning in case I missed something.
That night, I had a dream in which I mistakenly bought the wrong model. I meant to buy the mask that didn’t need the cord after charging, but I clicked the wrong box. When I woke up, I told Jeff what I thought I did. He didn’t say anything. But I asked him to go to the website and tell me how many models of the mask did EYEMOS sell. He did, and told me they just sold the one. Funny but not surprising that I cooked up a dream that fit my wishes.
Oh well, I decided to try the EYEMOS mask. Actually, it’s a really good mask. Not as good as the one I created in my imagination, but an improvement over my old, tired mask that needed to be replaced. The cord is extra long, and it does reach the electrical socket. It heats up in a flash by pushing a button on the little digital screen on the power cord.
The mask itself is substantial, and it feels form-fitted to my face. Spraying the water on the inside of the mask really works by creating moisture that actually makes my eyes feel better.
The massage is a little bit weird. The massaging motion is supposed to stimulate the tear ducts, and it certainly seems to do that. What’s odd is that the massaging vibrations are a little noisy and, at least at first, somewhat jarring. Nevertheless, I will keep at it and use the least energetic of the massage options. And if I determine I can’t get used to the vibrations, I’ll just use the heat.
EYEMOS DryRelief Heated Mask is priced at $55 with free shipping. It comes with a 30 day warranty:
“We’re confident DryRelief™ will improve your eye comfort—that’s our promise.
We back this promise with an iron-clad, risk-free, 30-day satisfaction guarantee that begins upon receipt of the product. If your eyes don’t feel better, we’ll refund your purchase—simple. No risk—the only thing you have to lose is the discomfort.
If you don’t have a positive experience for any reason, email us at cu**********@****os.com and we will help you right away.”
Note: there’s no customer service phone number. Just email.
In sum, all’s well that ends well enough. If you have dry eye, the EYEMOS heated mask is worth a try. In the 20 years since I was diagnosed with dry eye, this mask seems to be the most effective ancillary treatment. The only thing that could be better is if I didn’t need the cord, lol, and if the vibrations were silent!
I can’t imagine having to sleep in this. With my insomnia it would be difficult. I hope this continues to be a winner for you though.
It’s not really a mask for sleeping. I used it this morning specifically to hydrate my eyes. I would stick to a traditional silk mask to block out the light. None of the masks that you have to plug in can be used for the entire night because of the cord primarily, although they often do make me fall asleep initially. I always end up taking them off.
It automatically shuts off after 15 minutes. It really has worked great for me!
Thank you, Melissa, I hope Marcia will see your answer to her question. BTW, I still like my EYEMOS Eye Mask, but truth be told, I have fallen in love with my WUXSHI Cordless Mask. Cordless has become a deal-breaker for me. I’m not limited in being close enough to the wall socket while I’m wearing it. It stays on for about 30 minutes. Here’s the link to my review in case you want to check it out: https://www.neversaydiebeauty.com/wushxi-silk-cordless-heated-eye-mask/ 😀
I’m really glad that at the very least, the new cord is longer! 🙂
Thank you, Kim! I’m getting used to the second choice vibration option, and instead of using it before going to sleep, I’ve switched to the morning. Seems to work and my eyes feel better!
I would like SIMPLE, STEP-BY-STEP, DIRECT instructions on how to use the EYEMOS Dry Relief Eye Comfort Mask. the one you can use moisture with. For example, (1) how long should I leave the moistened one on my eyes? (2) It says to moisten the cotton side. Which side is the cotton side? I can’t tell. (3) How long should I use the motion part on my eyes? Nobody gives good directions on anything any more.
Marsha, I will try to help. The outside of my navy blue EYEMOS mask is smooth. The EYEMOS label is visible against the headband on the outside. The inside of the mask is padded along the seams, and there is a long, horizontal dip inside where you spray a little water using the spray tube that comes with the mask. Neither the inside nor the outside of my EYEMOS Mask appears to be cotton. Instead, it seems to be a man-made fabric inside and outside. My mask is curved and you wear the mask so that the mask curves against your face/head and the padding is against your forehead and cheekbones. The non-padded area (the dipped area) goes over your eyes. I do not like the massage/motion so I only use the heat. I press the lower button twice so that it reads 45 (that seems to be about 15 minutes). I wish I could post photos here, but there is no way for me to do it. If you go to the EYEMOS website https://eyemos.com/products/dryrelief-warm-compress-for-dry-eye-relief, they only show the outside/smooth side of the mask. Oddly enough, they don’t show the inside where you spray the water. Don’t forget to connect the mask to the cord. On my EYEMOS blogpost, I have a photo of the inside of the mask where you spray the water; it’s the 5th photo, the one below the pic of the two buttons. I hope this helps you figure it out. I find the heat of the mask to be very helpful for my dry eyes. The massage is a little too strong for me. LMK how you make out.
I just love this mask and it’s so nice that they include a little spray bottle for you. I always use moist heat for my MGD.
I’m glad that you love your EYEMOS Heated Mask too! I agree that including the spray bottle was an excellent addition to the set. While I also use the Wushxi Cordless Heated Mask lately because of the fact that it’s cordless and I can’t end up pulling the cord out of the wall like my other heated masks, I still always use the EYEMOS spray bottle!