Bliss! So relaxing, I drift off; lithium battery means it travels in carryon, not checked bag
As a lifelong migraineur, I have always been open to anything that will alleviate the pain of a headache. I have tried the kind of head wraps where you put them in the microwave to warm but wasn't very impressed. I have to say, I thoroughly enjoyed using this ibreo Ultra Quiet MG 5 Eye Massager! I had a little bit of issue with the back strap sliding down my hair repeatedly and knocking the mask at an angle, so I end up reclining on the couch for the duration. The combination of relaxed pose, gentle whooshing noises, and blissful massage causes me to drift off for cat naps. I truly appreciate that the massager has an auto shut off so that I don’t have to set a timer and wake myself up. I can’t say that I love having to remove my contact lenses before using this device, but I understand the need to prevent any issues. In the user guide, there’s a list of reasons posted to avoid using the ibreo, and a list of other safety guides and cautions (photo). I've had facials and massages before, but I can't truly say that I ever enjoyed someone else’s hands on me. I like the predictability of this device’s movements, and I appreciate that I’m able to use it anytime I want without booking an appointment. Instructions were very easy to follow, and there is plenty of room for customization of routines. My favorite move on the device is the slow roll up on the temple to where it holds for a few seconds with the pressure. That feels so good! I have dry eyes and have been advised in the past to use warm compresses to help stimulate the eyelid glands. I rarely do the compresses, but turning on the warmth feature for this mask really felt good and I believe that it will help with the dry eyes also, a bonus. I'm grateful that ibreo thoughtfully indented the inside area where the eye sockets are so that the mask doesn't push against my mature brittle lashes. In a slight negative, of the various moves of the massager, there was one move in particular where the edge contracts in the middle at the top, and that move allows a small, annoying bit of light up along both sides of my nose. I’d have liked to continue the whole massage in full darkness, but that is a small gripe. I appreciate that the mask folds in half because I would like to take it with me when I travel but because it has the rechargeable lithium battery, I think I will be required to put in my carry-on and not my checked luggage. I'm thankful that it doesn't take up a lot of space for that reason. The other migraine sufferer in our house, my daughter, usually teases me about my affinity for gadgets but she was intrigued enough to try the massaging mask out herself. I always know when I'm onto a good thing because she sheepishly asks if I will put it somewhere where we can both use it. She has more petite facial features and also experienced a little bit of light leakage around the mask edge, but she said that it wasn't that much of a problem for her. She really liked how the mask felt and how it gave her a relaxed experience. Normally she fights her headaches with an ice mask, but she said the warmth was definitely relaxing to her. I might be looking to purchase an additional ibreo for her when her birthday rolls around so that she can take hers to her apartment. Read more











