24 products for a better night’s sleep from indie brands

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24 products for a better night’s sleep from indie brands

By Stylist Team

Updated 3 years ago

4 min read

From silk pillowcases to soothing bath soaks and shower mists, these are the products helping us unwind. 

Inconsistent sleep patterns are something many of us experience at some point or another, whether this is caused by work or health-related anxieties, there are various factors which can affect our sleep. 

So, here at Stylist, our editors have put together a special curation of products from independent brands that we have featured on The Drop – all designed to help you have a better night’s sleep. 

Scroll down to discover the item that will help you doze off safe and soundly…

Sleepgoddess Satin Sleep Pillow Cover

Sleepgoddess Elasticated Vegan Silk Slip-over Pillowcase

Ask any beauty insider and they’ll rave about the skin and hair benefits of a silk pillowcase. What they won’t rave about, however, is how they always seem to slither off the actual pillow. Sleepgoddess’s genius slip-on vegan silk and satin styles have an elasticated back that makes it simple to pull over your pillow, with a secure fit that prevents them from sliding off.

Created with breathability in mind, the friction-free fabric will help your hair to thrive by reducing loss of moisture, eliminating frizz and preventing bedhead, while also being gentle on skin – and who doesn’t want that?

Shop Sleepgoddess Elasticated Vegan Silk Slip-over Pillowcase, £14.99

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Catherine Colebrook Liberty print personalised hot water bottle

Catherine Colebrook Ltd Personalised Hot Water Bottle – Liberty/Gingham Print

If you’re still resisting putting the heating on, Catherine Colebrook’s personalised print hot water bottles are about to become your new best friend. Available in both classic Liberty print and on-trend gingham in various colours – with the option to also add a white initial of your choice, making them perfect for gifting – the extra-large size will keep you warm and snug whether you’re working from home or bingeing on the latest Netflix release (not to mention helping to relieve painful cramps come that time of the month).

Shop Catherine Colebrook LTD Personalised Hot Water Bottle – Liberty/Gingham Print, from £26

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Helen Loveday Kimono

Helen Loveday Cotton Dressing Gown Kimono

This cotton dressing gown kimono is designed with a beautiful Indian hand-block batik print and is perfect to wear at home over your PJs or as a cover-up for numerous occasions. 

Shop Helen Loveday cotton dressing gown kimono, £49

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Sleepgoddess Beauty Sleep Pillow Spray

Sleepgoddess Beauty Sleep Room and Pillow Mist

A dreamy blend of pure peony fragrance and natural lavender essential oil will encourage deep, high-quality sleep ensuring you wake feeling glowy and refreshed. 

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Elan Skincare Sleep Aromatherapy Bundle

Elan Skincare Just Sleep Aromatherapy Gift Set

If you could picture the perfect duo that will help you drift off, it would be Elan Skincare’s Just Sleep set, available at an exclusive price only on The Drop by Stylist.

The aromatherapy essential oil is filled with the soothing properties of bergamot, lavender and frankincense – add to your room diffuser or drizzle onto the mood-enhancing Himalayan salt rocks and place on your bedside table for the ultimate night’s rest.

Shop Elan Skincare Just Sleep Aromatherapy Gift Set at The Drop, £33

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Mustard Monday Cotton Shorts

Mustard Monday 100% Cotton Pyjama Shorts

No matter the temperature, our pyjama prerogative is simple: breathable fabrics with a stylish design. Mustard Monday’s cotton pyjama shorts top the list for two reasons: not only are they made from 100% lightweight cotton, but they have side pockets as well as a comfy elasticated drawstring waist, making them the ideal loungewear item for mooching around the house.

The most difficult decision? Choosing just one of the seven colours and patterns…

Shop Mustard Monday 100% Cotton Pyjama Shorts at The Drop, £19

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Le Colonel Shorts

Le Colonel Liberty cotton pyjama shorts

When you think of chic floral prints, there’s no doubt Liberty’s iconic designs spring to mind. Dresses, bags, pillowcases, you name it – swathe it in a Liberty print and the appeal automatically quadruples. So it’s no wonder we’ve brought back the bestselling Liberty lounge shorts from French atelier Le Colonel in two new prints, with an exclusive £5 saving only available on The Drop.

Handmade in Le Colonel’s Lille studio, naturally the French touch adds elegance to the classic pyjama short silhouette with a soft silk bow and micro side slit without compromising on comfort thanks to the elasticated waist.

Shop Le Colonel Liberty cotton pyjama shorts at The Drop, £30

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The Big Silk Mulberry Silk Gown

The Big Silk luxury pure mulberry silk robe

If you dream of starting the day like a 1950s Hollywood starlet (rather than a slightly frazzled hybrid worker), this slip-on pure silk robe is the easiest shortcut to fabulousness. Perfect for keeping the chill out now that warmer temperatures are on their way, The Big Silk’s signature robe is the style we’ll be wrapping ourselves in.

Available in blush pink or white, the versatile kimono style has a suits-all shape. Plus, pocket devotees will be pleased to know that the robe delivers on the storage front, too. And thanks to its temperature-regulating, lightweight mulberry silk, it’s as cooling as it is luxurious.

Shop The Big Silk luxury pure mulberry silk robe at The Drop, £135

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Their Nibs ladies traditional cotton pyjama set

We don’t care what Miranda Priestly said – florals for spring may not be groundbreaking but that doesn’t mean wearing the sartorial version of a flower meadow to bed won’t cheer us up. So it makes sense that British sleepwear label Their Nibs has brought some plant power to this 100% cotton pyjama set.

Inspired by sprawling wild flowers, we love the contrasting white trim, the comfortable elasticated waist tie and the even more comfortable pockets (because let’s face it, all clothing is better with pockets).

Shop Their Nibs ladies traditional cotton pyjama set at The Drop, £32

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Made By Coopers sleepy head room & pillow mist

If you’re not already spritzing a calming aromatherapy-based scent around the bedroom or on your pillow just before bed, you don’t know what you’re missing. Sussex-based beauty brand Made By Coopers know all about this, with the founders Clare and Dan having travelled across India to discover all they could about Ayurveda and the power of scent.

Their bestselling room and pillow sleep spray includes a concoction of de-stressing aromas including organic lavender, chamomile and frankincense. Simply spray 2-5 times evenly around your room, on pillows and linen and you’re in for a great night’s sleep.

Shop Made By Coopers sleepy head room & pillow mist at The Drop, £17.50

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Elm Rd Aromatherapy Roll On

Elm Rd Sleep aromatherapy roll-on

There’s so much on offer for those trying to nail down a sleep routine that’ll stick. There is one thing that’s been working for decades though: aromatherapy. Its healing powers lie in the blend, and Elm Rd’s sleep aromatherapy roll-on is our pick of the litter.

A blend of calming lavender and chamomile mixed with warming vanilla and sandalwood, it’s a soothing concoction that’ll put anyone in the mood for a great night’s sleep. Simply roll onto wrists, neck or any other pulse point and breathe in. Ready, set, sleep…

Shop Elm Rd Sleep aromatherapy roll-on at The Drop, £15 

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The Silk Collection The Pure Silk Sleep Set

The Silk Collection 100% mulberry silk pillowcase & eye mask gift box

Available in three subtle shades – classic white, champagne or oyster grey – and with an exclusive price only on The Drop, this bedtime duo will provide Good Hair Days and Good Skin Days forever more. 

Unlike cotton, silk doesn’t drink up expensive creams and works to smooth hair overnight, making this pillowcase and eye mask your new secret beauty weapons.

Shop The Silk Collection 100% mulberry silk pillowcase & eye mask gift box at The Drop, £60

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OTO Sleep Drops

OTO International Sleep Drops

Containing 10% CBD as well as a complementary blend of botanicals like lavender and butterfly pea flower, the recipe has been hand-selected to help you wind down, relax and better prepare for a peaceful night’s sleep. 

OTO’s one-of-a-kind tincture provides a refreshing taste of mint making it stress-free and enjoyable to use after brushing your teeth.

Shop OTO International sleep drops at The Drop, £69

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Sleep Goddess Slumber Shower Sleep Mist

Sleep Goddess Slumber beauty sleep shower mist

If you’ve dreamt about turning your night-time showers into a spa-level relaxing experience, prepare to be metaphorically lullabied. Simply place a few scoops of the essential oil-packed powder in the corner of your shower and let its soothing scent fill the steamy air. With a saving of more than 15% off exclusively on The Drop, your dreams will be even better.

Shop Sleep Goddess slumber beauty sleep shower mist at The Drop, £16.99

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Nicola Rowlands Lavender Eye Bags

Nicola Rowlands lavender eye bags

Hand-sewn in Manchester, then filled with organic pearl barley and Yorkshire-grown lavender, Nicola Rowlands’ eye bags are your secret weapon for relieving tension and promoting relaxation and drowsiness. 

When laid gently across your eye area, they have a calming weighted blanket effect.

Shop Nicola Rowlands lavender eye bags at The Drop, £20

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Eclat Skin London Rose Blossom Glow Hydro Gel Eye Pads

Eclat Skin London rose blossom hydro-gel eye pads

Designed to awaken your under-eyes and reduce visible signs of fatigue, the pads are filled with antioxidant-rich flower extract serum that feels cool on the skin. 

Key ingredients include paeonia albiflora flower extract and rhodiola rosea root extract, which have antioxidants to protect the skin from free radicals. 

Simply apply and take 15 minutes to escape the day. 

Shop Eclat Skin London rose blossom hydro-gel eye pads at The Drop, £10

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Leaves & Flowers Skin Sleep Cream

Leaves and Flowers skin sleep cream

Leaves and Flowers is a luxury skincare line that harnesses the power of nature, including CBD. Their Skin Sleep Cream has earned serious plaudits from across the beauty industry.

With a special price for The Drop, this multifunctional overnight treatment is a nourishing balm texture formulated with a powerful combination of 200mg CBD, plankton extract and bespoke Bulgarian rose.

Shop Leaves and Flowers skin sleep cream at The Drop, £45

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Nightire Organic Bamboo Eye Masks

Nightire Organic bamboo eye mask

Nightire’s organic bamboo mask blocks out light, blue screens and the rest of the world. Lightweight and breathable, these beauties are the perfect partner to a good snooze.

Shop Nightire organic bamboo eye mask at The Drop, £15

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HOLM Chill Out Babes Set

House of Lady Muck Chill Out Babes gift set

We all have one friend who squeezes something into every milli-second their calendar has to offer – they just. don’t. stop. So, when time calls for some much-needed R&R, we’ve found them the perfect present via House of Lady Muck’s Chill Out Babes gift set.

The clue’s in the name – with a nourishing coconut and almond bath oil, a calming sleep spray to help them nod gently off into the good night and a wonderfully Insta-worthy baby pink cloud candle, this gift set is a chilled evening personified.

Shop House of Lady Much Chill Out Babes gift set at The Drop, £25

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Spritz Wellness Aromatherapy Eye Mask

Spritz Wellness Liberty print aromatherapy eye pillow

Whether we’re gazing at our laptops all day or attempting to complete Netflix, our eyes are one of the hardest-working parts of our body. So, when you get a chance to give them some TLC, make sure you do it properly. 

Whether it’s at the end of a yoga class, during meditation or a quick lunchtime power nap, Spritz Wellness’ Liberty print eye pillows help to relieve facial tension, promote relaxation and soothe the senses. What’s not to love?

Shop Spritz Wellness Liberty Print Aromatherapy Eye Pillow at The Drop, £25

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Nightire Slumber Society Scented Candle

Nighttire Slumber Society scented candle

If soaking in relaxing baths or dousing yourself in essential oils isn’t your thing, there’s another way to get a hit of sleep-inducing scents. 

“If, like me, your mind needs a little coercion to get into sleep mode, I’ve found major sleepy success with this candle,” says Stylist contributor Shannon Peter. “The melting soy wax fills your entire bedroom with wafts of lavender, rose and CBD, a potent combination that can settle even the most active of brains.”

Shop Nighttire Slumber Society Scented Candle at The Drop, £25

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Coco Roses Sisterhood Tshirt

Coco Roses Sisterhood T-shirt

If you’re a ‘I always sleep in a comfy T-Shirt person’, same here. Made from 100% cotton, this exclusive to The Drop by Stylist, this tie dye number puts the extremely empowering notion of sisterhood to the forefront. 

Shop Coco Roses Sisterhood T-shirt at The Drop, £30

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Nightire Beautiful Bodies Sleepwear Set

Nighttire Beautiful Bodies short sleepwear set

Want to upgrade your sleepwear but can’t justify the cost? With this set from Nightire, your cost-per-wear just plummeted. 

Featuring a subtle limited-edition ‘Beautiful Bodies’ pattern by illustrator Sarah Donde, rest assured that if you do decide to wear this set to bed, it won’t let you down.

Shop Nighttire Beautiful Bodies short sleepwear set at The Drop, £75

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The Drop: Eve and Keel Chakra Roller

Eve and Keel Joy Heart chakra roller

Eve & Keel’s Joy Heart chakra roller is the elixir of a contented life and a happy heart and comes with a special price for The Drop. 

This delicately scented roller blends rose geranium for beauty and balance, melissa to replace fear with love and bergamot for its boundless optimism. A welcome antidote to the heaviness of recent times, simply roll across your pulse points (wrists and temples) to open your heart to a flow of joyful energy. 

Added rose quartz and aventurine crystals enhance the energy of the heart chakra allowing joy to flow freely – we’re ready for the rest of the year thanks to this little fella.

Shop Eve and Keel Joy Heart chakra roller at The Drop, £23

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