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Best Hypoallergenic Pillow
Boll & Branch Pillow Insert
Best Hypoallergenic Pillow
Boll & Branch Pillow Insert
Now 44% Off
Pros
100% organic cotton
Ethically sourced materials
Customizable options
Cons
Pricey
Boll & Branch has every kind of sleeper covered. This pillow is available in two sizes with two different fill options and in soft, medium, or firm densities.
Sizes: Standard or King
Fill: Down or down alternative
Customer review: “My husband and I tried all three down alternative pillow inserts and found the firm to be the best. Provides great neck support for side or back sleepers. Definitely recommend.”
Best High End Luxury Pillow
Legends Luxury Royal Down Pillow
Best High End Luxury Pillow
Legends Luxury Royal Down Pillow
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Pros
Available in soft, medium, firm, or extra firm
Responsibly sourced down feathers
Best-selling
Lifetime guarantee
Cons
Expensive
I know this is expensive—I’m not that out of touch. But if you’ve got some spare change and feel like your sleep could be better, the rave reviews on Legends Luxury are hard to beat.
Sizes: Standard, queen, or king
Fill: Down
Customer review: “This pillow is very expensive, but it is the Perfect Pillow.”
Best Budget Down Pillow
Brooklinen Down Pillow
Best Budget Down Pillow
Brooklinen Down Pillow
Pros
Available in plush, mid-plush, or firm
Sustainably sourced
Double-stitched edges
Discounts available on bundles
You’re already obsessed with Brooklinen’s sheets, why wouldn’t the brand’s pillows be just as great? And if down feathers aren’t your thing, they also offer down alternative and memory foam options that are both ELLE-approved.
Sizes: Standard or king
Fill: Down
Customer review: “I bought two king-size down pillows in the firmest option and they are amazing. I am so so pleased with them. As a side sleeper with neck pain, this is the perfect option for me. Definitely recommend!”
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Best Down Alternative Pillow Under $100
Parachute Home Down Alternative Pillow
Best Down Alternative Pillow Under $100
Parachute Home Down Alternative Pillow
Pros
Available in soft, medium, or firm
Cruelty-free
Hypoallergenic
Machine washable
I’m a big fan of Parachute Home. In particular, I love its waffle towels. But after reading up on the brand’s pillow selection, this washable option is at the top of my list.
Sizes: Standard or king
Fill: Down alternative
Customer review: “I tracked down this pillow because I had the best sleep in a beautiful hotel...Ordered it and now it’s all mine!!”
Best Machine Washable Pillow
Casper Original Casper Pillow
Best Machine Washable Pillow
Casper Original Casper Pillow
Now 10% Off
Pros
Cruelty-free
Machine washable
Risk-free trial
Cooling
Several ELLE editors have found Casper’s pillows to be tried and true. Claire Stern, digital deputy editor, is just one who recommends the purchase. “If I’m being honest, I sleep on a cervical pillow for neck pain, but I always prop it up against my plush Casper pillow,” she says. “That way, the back of my head rests comfortably.”
Sizes: Standard or king
Fill: Down alternative
Customer review: “We are an elderly couple with neck and shoulder pain. Stiffness in the morning has been a big problem...These are very impressive pillows! They are plump, soft, and substantial...Morning stiffness is lessening after each night. We are side sleepers and highly recommend these pillows.”
Best Eucalyptus Pillow
Buffy Cloud Pillow
Best Eucalyptus Pillow
Buffy Cloud Pillow
Now 20% Off
Pros
Available in soft, medium, or firm
Sustainable
Cruelty-free
Discounts available on bundles
Free trial
My Buffy comforter is one of my most prized possessions and it has been for years. I have oft wrapped myself in its fluffy goodness and wished I could have an entire bed made of Buffy. Now, I’m one step closer.
Sizes: Standard or king
Fill: Eucalyptus, recycled PET fill
Customer review: “The cloud pillow does feel like sleeping on a cloud. I bought the least firm option and it was still very supportive and doesn’t lose its loft.”
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Best Latex Pillow
Saatva Saatva Latex Pillow
Best Latex Pillow
Saatva Saatva Latex Pillow
Pros
Available in standard or high loft
Discounts available on bundles
Cons
Pricey
Saatva’s standard loft pillow is perfect for stomach and back sleepers, while the slightly larger edition is better suited for side sleepers.
Sizes: Queen or king
Fill: Shredded latex, cotton
Customer review: “I’m a troubled sleeper and after trying everything else I decided it was time for a new pillow. After researching I found this pillow. I had my first amazing nights sleep after getting this baby. I’m hooked…get this pillow now!”
Best Cervical Pillow
Cushion Lab Deep Sleep Pillow
Best Cervical Pillow
Cushion Lab Deep Sleep Pillow
Now 35% Off
Pros
Ergonomic cervical pillow
Great for back or side sleepers
Anti-aging and anti-frizz pillowcase
Cooling
Discounts available on bundles
Cons
Pricey
Pillow core is not machine washable
I’ve been yapping about wanting to try this pillow since I first discovered it about a month ago...and I’m not slowing down anytime soon! This specially sculpted pillow is designed for ultimate cervical support. And I believe it will help me commit to being a full-time back sleeper.
Sizes: OS
Fill: Memory foam
Customer review: “The Deep Sleep Pillow keeps me asleep all night and I wake up in the same position...I will never sleep with a different pillow again. If you’re on the fence because of the price, just buy it and you’ll forget all about how much you spent.”
Best Memory Foam Pillow
Luxome LAYR Customizable Pillow
Best Memory Foam Pillow
Luxome LAYR Customizable Pillow
Pros
Customizable experience
Discounts available on bundles
Cons
Expensive
If you’re eternally picky and have never found a pillow that got it just right, I recommend giving LAYR a shot. It’s one pillow (kind of) with many possible configurations. See, it comes with multiple inserts of various densities and removable fill for a setup that is completely specific to you.
Sizes: Standard or king
Fill: Memory foam
Customer review: “I LOVE this pillow. After trying so many others (MyPillow, Casper, Therapeudic, etc.) this is by far the best one! Took me about three days to get it just right for me, but since then I’ve been sleeping so well and not waking up with neck/back pain anymore. Would definitely recommend.”
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Best Grid Pillow
Purple Harmony Pillow
Best Grid Pillow
Purple Harmony Pillow
Now 20% Off
Pros
Available in low, medium, or tall heights
Trial period
Cooling
Cons
Expensive
Whether you’re looking for a pillow to keep you cool at night or need something with extra support (but doesn’t feel like a brick), Purple’s Harmony Pillow will be just what your need. Take it from our senior fashion commerce editor, Dale Arden Chong, who has been using it for two years. “It’s a very different feel from other pillows I’ve tried, but in the best way possible. The unique grid is incredibly comfortable but offers a slight bounciness, which keeps my head from sinking in uncomfortably.”
Sizes: Standard or king
Fill: Gel grid, latex
Customer review: “This is by far the most expensive pillow I have ever bought, but it is also the BEST pillow I have ever slept on. This thing is the perfect blend of softness and support. It stays cool, so I don’t need to flip over to the cool side later. I am going to need another one because my wife and kids keep trying to steal it.”
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Meg is the Associate Fashion Commerce Editor at ELLE.com where she researches trends, tests products, and looks for answers to all your burning questions. She also co-writes a monthly column, Same Same But Different. Meg has previously written for Cosmopolitan and Town & Country. Her passions include travel, buffalo sauce, and sustainability. She will never stop hoping for a One Direction reunion tour.
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