Mack's Pillow Soft Silicone Earplugs (4 Pack)

I am a very experienced earplug user....have had to wear earplugs for decades as I am a light sleeper, and any noise wakes me up. Many years ago I used to use the regular foam earplugs that you can buy in chemists, but when I started buying from Amazon years ago, I tried various different types of earplugs. When I started using the wax Bio Ears, I found that they reduced the noise levels even more, so I've been using those for several years now. There are a few niggly problems with those though...they are extremely expensive, and regularly would stick to my hair if I laid on my side. Trying to get the wax off my hair resulted in having to roll it down the hair shaft, resulting in many tiny, wee balls of wax. Occasionally, I would find a knot in my hair like that of old chewing gum, it was impossible to then get rid of the wax, and would result in me having to cut the knot out. Last year, I decided to go back and try foam earplugs again. The reviews were mainly good, but I just couldn't get on with them. They would frequently fall out in the middle of the night, and took 5-6 minutes of physically holding them in my ears, whilst they expanded. If I didn't hold them there, then the expansion would just push them out, and I'd have to start all over again. I also found them incredibly uncomfortable, and actually painful, which was worrying. I went back to Bio Ears. This time around, I decided to give these ones a try. They were almost half the cost of Bio Ears, (although they don't have the antimicrobial benefits). I was apprehensive, but I'm happy to say that I am a convert! They are really good! I am tempted to say that they might just block out more outside noise than the Bio Ears ones, but I guess that is subjective. They are very slightly bigger, so I think that might help. What I really love too, is that although they stick to my hair sometimes, it is much easier to get my hair off them. There are no sticky ballls of wax to contend with. My hair just pulls right out with seemingly no residue left on the hair, and so far I've had no chewing gum-like knots. They have about the same "life" as the Bio Ears, before they lose their stickiness. NOTE: I only use earplugs for outside noise, and for the noise of my radiators coming on in the morning....not for snoring. IMPORTANT: it is vitally important, with these wax type earplugs that you don't insert them into the ear....they just "cover over" the ear to make a seal. UPDATE: after using up my first pack of 6 pairs of these, I am still very happy with them, and have just been researching the cheapest way to buy these as, with being in bed with a migraine for 2-4 days a week, I do use up a lot of earplugs! Have just ordered 36 pairs, at a cost of 66p a pair. This is very good for silicon earplugs, as they are all very expensive. SAFETY WARNING FOR OTHER EARPLUGS RATED 27db: I was having a look around the site a few days ago, and came across some blue earplugs, that apparently are washable, so one pack is supposed to last an entire year. I must say, I am very sceptical of that. They also block out 27dbs, which is much higher than other earplugs, including Macks. I would definitely warn against buying these, as I had a small fire in my living room last year (my tv caught fire in the early hours of the morning!). I was upstairs, asleep, with my Macks earplugs in, and gradually came to, hearing a distant noise. I had no idea what it was. I thought I'd set my mobile or alarm clock to go off at the wrong time, so I was fiddling about with them (whilst still wearing my earplugs), only to realise it wasn't them. It was still a distant noise, through the earplugs, buy was annoying me, so I took the earplugs out, and it then that I realised it was a really loud alarm going off in my house! I've never had a fire before, so didn't initially realise that it was my smoke alarms going off (one of which is outside my bedroom door, on the landing!). I was still confused at why my two smoke alarms were going off (smoke alarms are generally 85dbs), but then I noticed the smoke! I was really shocked, when I opened my partially open living room door, to find 1.5' flames coming out of my tv, and the room full of smoke!! Anyway, what I am trying to get at here, is that, if I had have had 27bd earplugs in, I might not be here today, as it is likely I wouldn't have heard the alarms at all!! A scary thought! I am still using my Mack's 23db earplugs, and am still very happy with them.

Top tips: Divide each wax ball into two smaller wax balls, one for each ear. Each morning, wash both wax balls in soapy water each morning so they continue to stick to your ears - this way each pair will last several days to a week, and each box will last ~2 months. While these wax plugs don't block as much noise as foam plus, they still block a lot, and crucially they don't irritate your ears so you can use them long term. And because they don't block ALL noise, you don't become totally dependent upon absolute silence in order to sleep.

My go to ear plugs to block out noise at night from various sources - mostly noisy neighbours and noise from outside such as foxes and air traffic. They work well and I sleep better when I use them, as I’m a fairly light sleeper. I have also found them to be good for daytime naps in combination with an eye mask. They take getting used to as they make your ear feel ‘full’. But I find mouldable ear plugs much more effective than other styles at blocking out noise. If you store them in the plastic box between uses, you can usually use them multiple times. I would say around three times on average before they stop staying in well. Although recently I have started using a fresh pair every night to ensure they stay in, as I stir a lot during the night and have found that with a fresh pair they are not likely to fall out. But on subsequent nights with my stirring there’s a greater chance of one of them falling out at some point. Overall a good product and easy to use.

Worked really well to block out partners snoring, would reccomend!

I have been using the Mack's Pillow Soft Silicone Earplugs for sleeping and they have made a noticeable difference in how easily I fall asleep and how well I stay asleep through the night. The earplugs are made from very soft moldable silicone that gently shapes to the outside of the ear, which creates a comfortable seal without the pressure that some foam earplugs cause. Because they form a tight seal over the ear opening they help reduce surrounding noise by about 22 decibels, which is enough to noticeably soften sounds like traffic, people talking, or someone snoring nearby. This makes the room feel much quieter and helps my mind relax instead of being distracted by outside noise. I also like that they are soft enough to wear while lying on a pillow and they do not feel irritating during the night. Another benefit is that they can be reused a few times before replacing them, so a pack lasts a long time. Overall they are a simple but really effective solution if you struggle with sleep because of noise, travel often, or just want a calmer and quieter environment at night.

These ear plugs are ok - they block out quite a bit of sound but it doesn't block out my partner's louder snoring. They are easy to mould and insert into the ears and they don't cause any soreness.

My neighbours are hard of hearing and leave their TV on all night .. it was sending me crazy til I discovered these! I usually split them in half as they are plenty big enough. It has a slight sticky silicone texture thats easily moldable to the shape of your ear. They also come in a little plastic case to store them in. I've tried various ear plugs and these are the only ones that fully block out background noise.

This product works extremely well at cancelling noises, even the morning chorus. It is easy to mold to the ear and remove. If hair gets caught, just gently pull strands away and there will be no loss.

Excelente producto!!!. Yo lo uso para dormir y me dura hasta 3 noches. Los que he encontrado los tapones de cera que venden en México generalmente son muy pequeños. Lo recomiendo ampliamente

Doen geen pijn, zijn geschikt voor ieder oor, gaan niet in je gehoorgang maar eroverheen. Werkt perrrrfect. Eindelijk kan ik weer heerlijk snurken sinds mijn vrouw ze in heeft.

Macks really are pillow soft silicone earplugs. I have tried other brands when I couldn't get Macks and the silicone is hard and difficult to mold to your ear. Macks are easily pliable to mold to your ear and stay soft which makes it easier to sleep on either side. They also don't go in as deep as the foam earplugs that can go in too deep and hurt your ears. Macks are the best earplugs I have ever used and I won't use anything else from now on.

Perfect. Best earplugs ever.

My roommate and I bought these because we moved into an apartment right next to a train crossing - the trains blow their whistles all night. We both noticed our sleep quality went down as we were waking several times a night. These earplugs have made a significant difference. You can still hear the trains when you're awake with the earplugs in, but they muffle the sound enough that it no longer wakes us up while we're sleeping. I was concerned that these plugs would make me sleep through my alarm, but so far, it hasn't been an issue. They're not uncomfortable or particularly hard to use - you can pretty much tell whether they are in correctly or not based on what you can hear. When they're in correctly, the sound reminds me of being underwater. I fall asleep on my side but turn a lot throughout the night, and they haven't fallen out yet. Overall, I highly recommend these and was impressed with the price, considering how well they've worked for me. I'll continue to buy them as replacements when the current pairs get worn out. I'm not sure how long they'll last but the texture does tend to hold hair/grime so I will be replacing them fairly frequently. But I highly recommend them for anyone looking to fall asleep in a busy, loud area.