THE NIGHT SHIFT

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The Night Shift is where we keep everything for the hours between 'I should go to bed' and actually asleep. Masks that block the 5am sun, pillowcases that are nice to your hair, a scent that tells your brain it's time, and a clock that...

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Sleepmaxxing is the trend of optimizing every part of your sleep. The habits public health agencies actually recommend are boring: a consistent schedule, a quiet, cool room and screens off before bed. Masks, earplugs and wind-down cues make those easier. Treat supplements and mouth tape as optional experiments, with caution.

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  • SmartGoggles 2nd Gen SplurgeShop at Amazon ↗
    Therabody

    SmartGoggles 2nd Gen

    "A spa day for your eyeballs, and the closest thing to an off switch for your brain."

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  • Hatch Restore 3 SplurgeShop at Hatch ↗
    Hatch

    Hatch Restore 3

    "The alarm clock for people who take personal offense at their alarm clock."

    $169.99
  • deep sleep pillow spray BestsellerShop at Amazon ↗
    This Works

    deep sleep pillow spray

    "A bedtime cue in a bottle. Not a sedative, just a signal."

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  • sleep plus pillow spray 100ml Shop at Amazon ↗
    This Works

    sleep plus pillow spray 100ml

    "Pillow spray that keeps going after you fall asleep. Kind of wild, kind of nice."

    See price at Amazon
  • Decoded Peptides + red light: why they're better together.The science, minus the jargon. Four minutes, tops.Read the explainer
  • SomniFix Mouth Strips BestsellerShop at SomniFix ↗
    SomniFix

    SomniFix Mouth Strips

    "The mouth strip with a tiny vent, for people nervous about taping their mouth shut."

    $25.99
  • Hostage Blindfold Sleep Mask Shop at Hostage Tape ↗
    Hostage Tape

    Hostage Blindfold Sleep Mask

    "Total darkness, zero pressure on your eyelids. Your 6am sunrise can wait."

    $24.95
  • deep sleep body whip Shop at Amazon ↗
    This Works

    deep sleep body whip

    "A bedtime body cream that smells like a spa told you to go to sleep."

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  • Hostage Mouth Tape - Women's BestsellerShop at Hostage Tape ↗
    Hostage Tape

    Hostage Mouth Tape - Women's

    "Mouth tape went viral. This one is built to stay on all night."

    $24.95
  • sleep on it NewShop at This Works ↗
    This Works

    sleep on it

    "A tiny bedtime starter kit for the chronically wired."

    $18
  • Hostage Nasal Stick Shop at Hostage Tape ↗
    Hostage Tape

    Hostage Nasal Stick

    "A menthol hit for your nose. Like opening a window, but in stick form."

    $24.95
  • 30 Night Starter Kit NewShop at Hostage Tape ↗
    Hostage Tape

    30 Night Starter Kit

    "A month of mouth tape, nose strips and nasal sticks. The full nose-breather starter pack."

    $39.99
  • Intake Sleep Bundle NewShop at Intake ↗
    Intake

    Intake Sleep Bundle

    "Open nose, closed mouth. Intake's whole nasal-breathing sleep setup in one box."

    $69.99
  • Loftie Sleep Mask Shop at Loftie ↗
    Loftie

    Loftie Sleep Mask

    "Washable, no-pressure and it won't pill. Blackout for under $30."

    $25.99
  • Night Lights Shop at Loftie ↗
    Loftie

    Night Lights

    "Warm night lights so 3am bathroom trips don't feel like an interrogation."

    $39.99
  • Intake Mouth Tape Shop at Intake ↗
    Intake

    Intake Mouth Tape

    "Stretchy mouth tape with a vent in the middle, so you can still breathe if you need to."

    $24.99
  • LoftiePM Shop at Loftie ↗
    Loftie

    LoftiePM

    "No melatonin, just magnesium, L-theanine and chamomile. Gentle by design."

    $29.99
  • Manta Sleep Journal Shop at Manta Sleep ↗
    Manta Sleep

    Manta Sleep Journal

    "Three minutes of writing before bed beats thirty minutes of doomscrolling."

    $19
  • Loftie Clock BestsellerShop at Amazon ↗
    Loftie

    Loftie Clock

    "Kick your phone out of the bedroom. This makes it easier."

    See price at Amazon
  • Intake Breathing Refill Packs Shop at Intake ↗
    Intake

    Intake Breathing Refill Packs

    "Refill tabs for the Intake band. Boring, essential, and the cheapest per night in bigger packs."

    $39.99
  • Loftie Lamp Shop at Loftie ↗
    Loftie

    Loftie Lamp

    "Sunrise on dark mornings, warm glow at night. The bedside lamp, upgraded."

    $279.99

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Sleep, answered.

What is sleepmaxxing?
A social media trend of stacking habits and products to optimize sleep: masks, magnesium, mouth tape, mocktails, red light. Some help, some are vibes. Start with a schedule and screens off 30 minutes before bed.
Are silk pillowcases worth it?
They're smooth, cool and less grabby on hair. Claims about preventing wrinkles are overstated. Satin is a budget alternative.
Does keeping my phone out of the bedroom help?
It removes the most tempting reason to stay up. A phone-free alarm clock makes the switch easier.
What's a good sleep gift?
A contoured blackout mask or a pillow spray under $50. A silk pillowcase or Loftie clock if you're splurging.