Abstract: A headpiece for use under helmets combines absorbent and wicking technical fabrics to prevent sweat from running into the user's eyes. The headpiece is specifically intended for use inside ventilated helmets, especially cycling helmets, but also climbing helmets, skating helmets, and even hard hats. The headpiece has a forehead-covering browpiece that incorporates an absorbent, soft wicking layer next to the forehead of the wearer, an absorbent layer of hydrophilic felt, and and outer skullcap “drape” of wicking fabric. The headpiece is worn on the user's head with the browpiece against the forehead. The inner layer and the middle layer go from approximately temple-to-temple across the user's forehead and the third layer extends over the top of the wearer's head. The outer “drape” wicks moisture from the absorbent hydrophilic layer so it evaporates and cools under the vented helmet top.