The 9 Best Eye Massagers, Tested and Expert Approved

“I really like how relaxing the temple massage is. This would be a great gift for someone who deals with headaches or migraine,” says Campbell. “I like the different settings and programs: headache, stress relief, and sleep prep. It was also really easy to change the settings when you’re wearing it.”

Campbell adds, “I think it definitely helped me de-stress, for sure,” but notes it’s a bit bulky and can slide down if the straps aren’t tightened enough and you’re sitting more upright.

“I like how this combines traditional eye massage features like heat, compression, and acupressure with built-in meditation content from Headspace,” says Oparaji. And if you prefer listening to music to wind down, this massager has Bluetooth speaker capabilities.

Editor Simone Scully loves using her original Renpho Eyeris (without Headspace) and finds it very effective for relieving headaches and sinus pressure.

The HoMedics Eye Massager with Heat offers massage, warmth, and light-blocking in a soft, compact package. At 5.3 ounces (oz), it’s by far the lightest eye massager we found. It’s easy to get on with an adjustable Velcro strap, and it can double as an eye mask for sleeping. While it doesn’t completely block light, it’s a solid option for someone looking for a lightly heated, soft, and lightweight eye massager/eye mask combo.

The gentle heat option feels like a warm compress over the eye. It comes with two heat settings for personalized relaxation and three massage programs, including Deep Rest, Gentle Balance, and Dynamic Soothe for targeted relief. This massager also has multiple independent vibration notes that hit different pressure points around the eyes, so you can create a completely customized experience. Note that the heat and vibration features must be used separately.

Campbell tested this one and liked the acupressure feature for relaxation. “I like that it comes with a cooling mask you can put on it,” says Campbell. “It fit my head really well. I appreciate the voice describing the settings as you press the buttons, because that means you can make changes while wearing it, and it tells you what button you’ve pressed.”

This eye massager operates very quietly and features a white noise or music setting to help you relax. It comes in five modes and three intensities to suit your preferences, and features an adjustable headband to ensure a personalized fit.

A little bit of prep ahead is key before use, as the cooling mask needs to be chilled for 15 to 30 minutes for optimal cooling effect.

For the most customized settings and versatility, the Breo iDream 5S Head Massager is a solid choice that targets 150-plus pressure points around the eyes, head, and neck. Its around-the-head design also gives it a sleek, almost futuristic look while you’re using it.

Different massage features are available, such as deep kneading, soothing heat therapy, and air-pressure compression, depending on your needs that day. You can easily customize your massage through the Breo App, which allows you to adjust pressure, heat, and kneading intensity. This makes it easy to tailor your sessions to your comfort. You can also remove the eye goggles if you just want to massage the head and scalp while reading or watching a movie.

This one has longer battery life: A single full charge supports one week of use (15 minutes per day). It’s particularly easy to use with shorter hair, as longer hair may occasionally get caught.

If you’re planning on using an eye massager mainly to relax or wind down before bed, the Lifepro Oculax Eye Massager Mask is our top pick. I hand-tested this one and found it to be incredibly soft and very useful for getting into relaxation mode before bed. It comes with default relaxing bird sounds, which I liked, but it also has Bluetooth capabilities if you choose to use your own playlist or meditation app.

“This offers four customizable programs that target pressure points around the eyes,” says Oparaji: Energize (10 minutes), Relax (15 minutes), Relieve (15 minutes), and Sleep (20 minutes).

I tried all of them but liked the Relieve and Sleep modes the best for bedtime. Compared with other eye massagers I tested, I appreciated how soft this was around the head. I had never used an eye massager before; at first, I was admittedly a bit skeptical whether it would truly help me relax. But when I allowed myself to clear my head, I found myself almost falling asleep after 10 minutes of using this, and it really helped make me feel more relaxed and ready for sleep.

Before using it, I made sure to take my contacts out, as this is a necessary step before using any eye massager. This also comes with two one time–use eye guards to wear underneath the eye massager to keep the massage surface clean. You can purchase more of these from the manufacturer.

The heat setting was mild, but I preferred this, as I don’t particularly like very intense heat. It’s also portable and lightweight, folding easily into a drawstring bag for convenient storage and travel.

The Miko Gaze Smart Eye Massager is our top choice if you travel often or are looking for an eye massager that’s easier to take on the go. It features a 180-degree design that’s “foldable and lightweight,” according to Schreiber, and portable for on-the-go use.

This massager combines therapeutic air compression around the eyes with gentle, customizable heat and cooling plates. It features advanced semiconductor technology to rapidly provide cooling, eliminating the need for bulky gel packs. It’s also lightweight and has an ergonomic fit for maximum comfort, and comes with four pressure levels and temperature modes.

If the massager is too noisy, it has built-in sounds like white noise, ambient piano, and soft rain to help you relax. It’s also travel-friendly with a foldable design.

You don’t have to sacrifice quality if you’re on a tighter budget. The Nekteck Eye Massager with Heat is our pick for the most affordable option that still delivers quality and value. It’s the lowest priced on our list and also doubles as an eye mask, eliminating the need to buy a sleep mask separately if you like to use one.

This eye massager has a simple design but retains key features, such as multiple massage and intensity modes, a heat setting, and a 180-degree foldable design for portability. It also has a quiet motor that can help you enter a deeper state of relaxation and reduce distractions.