Sleep aids: the best sleeping gadgets, beauty products and natural supplements

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Sleep aids: the best sleeping gadgets, beauty products and natural supplements

By Francesca Brown

Updated 5 years ago

Struggling to sleep? Our top picks will help you have a restful night.

It’s World Sleep Day, and what better way to celebrate than by having the perfect night’s sleep? 

World Sleep Day is an annual, global event, organised by the World Sleep Society. It is intended to be a celebration of all things sleep-related, and “a call to action on important issues related to sleep”

So whether you suffer from insomnia, find it tricky waking up, or are struggling to sleep over current health worries, we’ve rounded up all the best products, gadgets and supplements to help you sleep easy. Simply click on an item in the gallery below, and shop the full list from the comfort of your computer. 

Samantha Harvey’s The Shapeless Unease

WIDE AWAKE

Samantha Harvey’s The Shapeless Unease is a beautiful meditation on insomnia.

Shop The Shapeless Unease at blackwells.co.uk, £8.99

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Lumie Bodyclock Rise 100’s sunset and sunrise

RISE AND SHINE

Regulate your sleep cycle with the Lumie Bodyclock Rise 100’s sunset and sunrise settings.

Shop Lumie Bodyclock Rise 100 at lumie.com, £79

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Somnox Sleep Robot

MAIN SQUEEZE

The Somnox Sleep Robot simulates breathing so you can cuddle up and drift off.

Shop Somnox Sleep Robot at meetsomnox.com, £449

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Patchology’s Chill Mode eye gels

GREEN PEACE

Patchology’s Chill Mode eye gels contain cannabis sativa seed oil to soothe tired eyes.

Shop Patchology’s Chill Mode eye gels at spacenk.com, £14 for five pairs

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Kally body pillow

AND RELAX

The Kally body pillow supports your neck and is a perfect bedmate for restless sleepers.

Shop Kally body pillow at kallysleep.com,  £49.99

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Aromatherapy Associates Deep Relax Sleep Mist

OVER AND OUT

Aromatherapy Associates Deep Relax Sleep Mist has notes of chamomile to help you conk out.

Shop Aromatherapy Associates Deep Relax Sleep Mist at lookfantastic.com, £28

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Smythson’s Dreams and Thoughts notebook

NEW LEAF

Whirring brain keeping you awake? Offload with Smythson’s Dreams and Thoughts notebook.

Shop Smythson’s Dreams and Thoughts notebook at smythson.com, £69

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Desmond & Dempsey

TOASTY FEET

Bring bed socks out of style purgatory with this Desmond & Dempsey pair.

Shop Desmond & Dempsey bed socks at desmondanddempsey.com, £18


The Relax Capsules

CHILL PILL

With stress-busting pine bark and mushroom, The Relax Capsules leave you feeling zen.

Shop Relax Capsules at cultbeauty.co.uk, £22.95

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Toast’s slouchy fit dressing gown

PRESS SNOOZE

Toast’s slouchy fit dressing gown is the perfect partner on lazy Sunday mornings.

Shop Toast dressing gown at toa.st, £110

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Kokoon headphones

SOUND BATH

Kokoon headphones are designed to be worn lying down and fade into white noise as you doze.

Shop Kokoon headphones at uk.kokoon.io, £259.99

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SkinSense Double Strength Retinol Night Serum

MOISTURE HIT

The SkinSense Double Strength Retinol Night Serum hydrates and plumps skin while you sleep.

Shop Skinsense Double Strength Retinol Nifht Serum at qvcuk.com, £36

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Bananas are packed with magnesium

MELLOW YELLOW

Bananas are packed with magnesium, which relaxes muscles and boosts melatonin.

Shop bananas at ocado.com, 27p each

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Body & Mind Botanicals’ peppermint cannabis tea

CUP OF CALM

Unwind at night with Body & Mind Botanicals’ peppermint cannabis tea.

Shop Body & Mind Botanicals peppermint cannabis tea at bodyandmindbotanicals.com, £11.99

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blue Hay blanket

WRAP STAR

Your brain will find this blue Hay blanket calming thanks to special receptors in your retinas.

Shop Hay blanket at amara.com, £65

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Soak & Sleep’s silk eye masks

EYE CANDY

Ensure total darkness no matter where you are with Soak & Sleep’s silk eye masks.

Shop Soak & Sleep silk eye masks at soakandsleep.com, £10 each

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Kiss The Moon’s Dream Night Cream

TREAD SOFTLY

Emerge from the sheets with supple feet thanks to Kiss The Moon’s Dream Night Cream.

Shop Kiss the Moon’s Dream Night Cream at kissthemoon.com, £26

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Radox’s Calm Your Mind Lavender Shower Gel

WATER THERAPY

Radox’s Calm Your Mind Lavender Shower Gel contains ylang ylang to help you decompress.

Shop Radox’s Calm Your Mind Lavendar Shower Gel at boots.com, £1.50

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With vitamin B12 and milk thistle, Nourished’s Inner Peace gummies

SWEET SLUMBER

With vitamin B12 and milk thistle, Nourished’s Inner Peace gummies vow to aid sleep.

Shop Nourished Inner Peace gummies at get-nourished.com, £29.99

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NANU DUVET

COLD COMFORT

Arguing over the warmth of the duvet? Design your own with different togs on either side.

Shop Nanu Sleep duvet at nanusleep.co.uk, from £50

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Lux Mattress i

CRASH PAD

With zoned support for better spinal alignment, the Lux Mattress is a cut above.

Shop Lux Mattress at brookandwilde.com, from £499

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Uniqlo’s cashmere shawl

STAY SNUG

Keep your shoulders warm when you’re reading in bed with Uniqlo’s cashmere shawl.

Shop Uniqlo cashmere shawl at uniqlo.com, £19.90

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aromatherapy candle

WARM GLOW

This aromatherapy candle is filled with the calming scent of French lavender.

Shop Petit Rituels French lavender candle at petitsrituels.com, £36

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The Body Shop’s Hemp Overnight Nourishing Rescue Mask

SAVE FACE

The Body Shop’s Hemp Overnight Nourishing Rescue Mask soothes with cannabis extract.

Shop The Body Shop Hemp Overnight Nourishing Rescue Mask at thebodyshop.com, £18

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Ugg slippers

COUNTING SHEEP

Not only do these Ugg slippers keep your feet warm inside, they’re also suitable for running to the shop.

Shop Ugg slippers at ugg.com, £90

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calming aromas of lavender and cedarwood from this elegant diffuser

GROUND WORK

Breathe in the calming aromas of lavender and cedarwood from this elegant diffuser.

Shop Calm reed diffuser at marksandspencer.com, £15

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