Manta Sleep Mask Review – From Skeptic to Sleep Evangelist

How a Silly Joke Led to Serious Sleep

Before I met Lia — the marketing mind who would eventually toss me a lifeline — there was this: an absolutely glorious failure of a support chat. I saw a limited edition silk manta mask and since I love my bedding to be soft I figured after 9 million Facebook ads I would buy into this special pre order. Worst case they had a good money back guarantee if I hated it. So I had pre-ordered the special silk sleep mask but it mysteriously disappeared into the void. No confirmation, no shipping, just me staring into the literal darkness I didn’t pay for yet. Worst yet it was a limited release at the time and now I couldn’t get it at all!

So I did what any rational adult would do. I left a comment on their Facebook ad:

📧 Email Chronicles: The “Exclusive” That Wasn’t

But I wasn’t done, because at this point I was just having fun, I brought it to Facebook Messanger, again ration adult stuff! The Messenger conversation followed:

💬 Messenger Madness: The Sarcasm Evolves

This was not a normal support ticket. This was performance art. A public cry for sleep. An existential plea to the gods of REM cycles.

🎭 This Was Not Support. This Was Performance Art.

Eventually, someone upstairs got the joke. That someone was Lia, from marketing, who caught wind of my descent into sarcastic madness and reached out like a light at the end of the blackout tunnel:

Lia: I totally agree that you deserve a mask for all that comedy gold.

Now THAT is customer service!

💌 Email Chronicles: From Sarcasm to Genuine Enthusiasm

What began as satire transformed into genuine banter, shared laughs, and silk-infused dreams.

After Lia stepped in, what began as satire transformed into a genuinely hilarious and enjoyable exchange. Our emails went from absurdist comedy to genuine friendship punctuated by sleep mask obsession:

📩 First Exchange – The Affiliate Spark

Me:
Hello Lia,
It’s been many very good sleep-filled days. So much so I made sure to rant and rave all over social media about the silk mask that thankfully I was sent after such a horrific time of zero — exactly zero — sleep prior.

Now I have dreams. I can walk again. I am aging backwards.
It’s truly amazing.

That being said, I noticed a new mask for side sleepers like myself. I was hoping I might be able to give it a spin and post about my experience… more than ever. And you won’t even have to place a pea under my mattress!

Lia:
Mr. Button,
It’s always so much fun hearing from you, and I’m pleased to hear you’ve started aging backwards.
With this level of banter, I consider you, at the very least, a casual cool cat of mine.
Want to join our ambassador program?

🧾 Ambassador Talks & Cat Puns Galore

Me:
I LOVE the idea of being a Brand Ambassador. However:
Will I need a parental signature considering I’ll no longer be of legal age in a few years due to Manta masks un-aging me?
Maybe my significant other can take custody, but that’d complicate the prenup.
OK, too dark.

BUT NOT AS DARK AS SLEEPING WITH A MANTA MASK.
What does Brand Ambassador mean for Manta? I’d need the details.

Lia:
For the ambassador program, we’ll need the signature of an adult. Maybe don’t use the mask for a few nights?

Thanks, cool cat! 

🐾 The Cat Pun Spiral

Me:
I mean who doesn’t use “cool cat” when referring to their friends?!?! Are they really living if they don’t?

I just shine the best when I can take a product and run with it how it feels right.
Kinda like how we met haha.

Lia:

Yes, cool cat!

Me:
Awesome, thank meow so much!
Was there a coupon code as well I can use for the video I’ll pawbrobly put together?
That would be purrrrrfect.
(Now we are on cat puns.)

Lia:
This is the most cat puns I’ve seen in any one email.
I’m almost 100% pawsitive.
It’s fun kitten around.

Me:
Glad we found a way to make dreams come true…………………………………………………………………

Lia:
…Silence

🛏️ The Side Sleeper Saga

Me:
Saw you have a new side sleeper mask. I’d love to try it. You won’t even need to put a pea under my mattress.

Lia:
I’ve placed an order for your Pro mask. Excited to see how much time you reverse. Please join the affiliate program and consider being a brand ambassador.

Our banter became a highlight:

• Me: “LIA FACEBOOK TOLD ME FACEBOOK TOLD ME!”

In response to the black Special Edition Pro version:

Lia: “LOL I’m making the PR order today, don’t you worry your widdle belly!”

Every new mask was an occasion to reconnect:

📉 The Existential Crisis Returns

Me:
Without this mask my face will turn into a prune and I will no longer be acceptable in a world stigmatized by physical appearance.

Lia:
It’s always so fun hearing from you… pleased to hear you’ve started aging backwards.

Me:
Lia! Have you Benjamin Buttoned to the point where you cannot communicate via email yet?

Lia:
…Silence again

We even exchanged playful late-night banter about aroma dots and insomnia:

🌙 1:48AM Emails and Aroma Dots

Me:
Oh, that’s so cool!
But why are you sending me a 1:48am email?!?
You need a Manta mask!

Lia:
Yes, I have!
My favorite is the bergamot.
Perfectly reasonable hour for me. 😁

Me:
Let the new stars shine in my departure.
Let’s hope it turns out to be an amazing result…
…so my Fitbit sleep score isn’t completely ruined
and my friends don’t mock me endlessly…

This was not a customer service ticket.
This was a sleepless epic adventure.

First Night with Manta – “Wait, It’s Actually Amazing”

I received my first Manta mask expecting… well, not much. I figured I’d try it, have a laugh, and toss it aside like the dozen cheap airline masks I had in a drawer. Boy, was I wrong.

It was lights out – literally 100% blackout. Not a ray of sun, not a glow of blue light. Just instant void. Add to that adjustable eye cups so your lashes aren’t squashed and your eyelids aren’t pressed – you can blink freely.

I tightened the strap (Velcro, no buckles), adjusted the eye cups to line up with my eyes, and that was it – blackout city. No leaks. No discomfort. No waking up until morning.

Why It Works for Side Sleepers and Stomach Sleepers

I sleep like a pretzel, on my side, sometimes half on my stomach, with my face buried into a pillow like I’m trying to smother a bad dream. And this mask didn’t budge. That’s the beauty of Manta’s modular eye cups: they don’t crush your face, they create space.

The curved, adjustable design isn’t just a gimmick. The foam cups are contoured, breathable, and hold shape even if you’re pressed sideways into your pillow. The mask wraps your head like a soft hug, not a cinch-tight band. No pressure on your eyes, no heat build-up, no awkward strap digs behind your ears.

It’s like blackout curtains for your face. Except they’re engineered with actual human anatomy in mind.

From One Freebie to Seven Masks (And Counting)

Fast forward: I own seven Manta sleep masks. After the SILK, they sent me the Manta PRO. Game changer. Bigger, breathable, side-sleeper friendly. I told Lia:

“I shelved my silk when those came out. Some people obsess over shoes. I obsess over sleep masks. Maybe I should work for Manta 😂💤”

I meant it. The PRO’s curved cups allow me to bury my face in the pillow without leaks or discomfort. The strap? Doesn’t dig into your ears. The airflow? Cool enough for summer naps.

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Summary Table

Mask Type	Best For	Pros	Cons
Silk	Classic luxury & soft feel	Elegant, breathable	Softness fades, fabric wears
PRO	Side-sleepers & breathability	Full blackout, comfort, adjustable	Higher price, Velcro may weaken with time
Weighted	Anxiety-relief, DTS pressure	Calming weight, good blackout	Might feel heavy for some
Sound	Travel, audio-assisted sleep	Built-in Bluetooth, immersive	Slight learning curve, ear coverage can disorient

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Pros and Cons

Pros:

• 100% Blackout
• Adjustable eye cups
• Comfortable strap
• Side-sleeper heaven
• Humorous and responsive customer support

Cons:

• Washing is tricky and time-consuming
• Velcro can wear out and lose grip over time if washed(which you need to do)
• Foam cups may eventually press on eyelids
• Silk version loses softness after multiple washes
• Higher price point compared to basic sleep masks

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Final Verdict: A Sleep Gear Staple

Manta Sleep Masks deliver premium blackout and seriously thoughtful design, supporting your sleep cycle, promoting melatonin production, and helping with insomnia, jet lag, and general chaos.

They’re ideal for side sleepers, travelers, and those craving darkness and comfort. The price is higher, but I’d argue the investment pays off every night you don’t wake up glaring at a hallway light.

Ready to Sleep until you are a teenager again?

Invest in darkness, comfort, and personality:

• Buy the Manta PRO Mask – Dark or Purple Edition
• Grab the Manta Silk Mask – For That Luxe Softness
• Explore the Manta Weighted Mask – Extra Pressure, Extra Calm
• Discover the Manta Sound Edition – Max Comfort + Music

“You get REM sleep! You get REM sleep!”

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One Last Thing…

After writing this article, I sent a little email to make sure Lia saw it:

Tristan
to Lia

Lia!
Have you Benjamin Buttoned to the point where you cannot communicate via email yet?

Warm Regards,
Teenage Tristan

And true to form, she replied:

Lia
to me

Hey Teenage Tristan!
If you’re reading this, it means I am, unfortunately, still able to communicate via email.

Always happy to hear from you! How can I help?

Best,
Lia