This Sabrina Carpenter approved sleep mask is the perfect gift for college students — and I've found a low-cost dupe

Offering an immersive blackout to help you sleep through your nocturnal flatmate's late night study sessions, a silk sleep mask delivers better quality rest with a touch of luxury.

And this sleep mask comes Sabrina Carpenter approved — she gave us a peek at her Dusty Gold DROWSY sleep mask from Amazon on Instagram. Assumed it was copious amounts of espresso keeping Sabrina so vibrant? Nope, it appears to be the quality sleep she's getting from using an eye mask.

It's the perfect gift for loved ones that are flying the nest. Affordable yet indulgent, the DROWSY sleep mask will keep you in the good graces of any freshman, thanks to a silky finish that protects the skin and hair overnight.

There's no getting around the fact that the DROWSY mask packs a premium price tag. But if you're on a tighter budget, I've found a low-cost alternative that leaves quite an impression...

ATreebay Mulberry Silk Sleep Mask: from $19.99 at Amazon
Been working late, cause you're a student? This affordable sleep mask from ATreebay helps block out distractions, so when you snuggle up in bed you can fall asleep faster. There are fewer color options than the DROWSY mask but for fans of the Dusty Gold look favored by Sabrina Carpenter, the ATreebay in taupe is an eye-catching alternative. Made from 100% mulberry silk and just $19.99, it's a budget-friendly buy that we'd consider a college student sleep essential.

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No sleep, talking nonsense... then I got an eye mask

Before I went to college I never bothered with an eye mask — post-college, I can't sleep without one.

College dorms and off-campus accommodation tend to be overrun with people who aren't on your sleep schedule. That means lights going on at all times of the night, leaving you sleep deprived and talking "Nonsense" (yes, we are leaning into Carpenter song title puns!).

You might also find (as I did) that the sun doesn't play ball with your new accidentally-nocturnal schedule (although "Please, Please, Please" stick to a better sleep routine than my college self.)

You don't have to be the "Sharpest Tool" to see the benefits of a sleep mask and the DROWSY is more than just your ordinary mask. Made using pure mulberry silk, it's earned a celebrity fan in Carpenter... (swipe to slide five and take a peep at her nightstand.)

While the multi-layered design promises to contour to your fact to block out light, the cloud-like finish should sit as light as a feather on your face as you sleep.

DROWSY Silk Sleep Mask: from $79 at Amazon
With back to school coming up, you're likely a "Busy Woman" or man, so I'll keep this "Short n' Sweet." The DROWSY Silk Sleep Mask features triple layer padding that contours gently to the face while creating a blackout effect, so you won't be kept awake by inconvenient lights. The adjustable band allows it to fit all head sizes, while the oversized eye pads ensure no light can seep in. Keep an eye out for price drops at Amazon, as we've spotted up to 25% off certain color choices in recent weeks (and there are 13 colors to choose from — no "Slim Pickins" here.) Or you can head direct to DROWSY, where there's 30% off when you buy a second sleep mask.

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