Noise disrupts sleep by fragmenting deep and REM cycles, even at low levels. Earplugs for sleeping reduce disruptive sounds to a manageable level while still allowing you to hear alarms and important signals. For a full breakdown of what to look for when choosing sleep earplugs, see our complete sleep earplugs buyer’s guide.

What is keeping you awake?

Choose your sleep challenge and find the right solution:

Snoring partner

Your partner’s snoring can reach 90 dB. Life+ at 24 dB SNR reduces it to a tolerable level. How to sleep next to a snoring partner →

Side sleeper

Standard earplugs press against the pillow. Low-profile silicone designs stay comfortable all night. Best earplugs for side sleepers →

Traffic and urban noise

Even low-level background sounds fragment your sleep cycles and reduce REM quality. How noise affects your   sleep →

First-time earplug user

Wondering if it’s safe to wear earplugs every night? Here’s what you need to know. Are earplugs safe for nightly use? →

Bollsen Earplugs for sleeping are made out of medical silicone. Silicone is much more effective than less comfortable materials such as: foam and wax. Each material has a different balance of noise reduction, comfort, and reusability. See our full comparison of earplug types for sleeping to find out why silicone is the best for your ears. 

Why Life+ earplugs work for sleeping ?

Comfort all night

Medical-grade silicone adapts naturally to your ear canal — low-profile design means no pressure against the pillow. Especially effective for side sleepers.

24 dB SNR protection

Independently tested in German laboratories. Reduces snoring (80–90 dB) to a tolerable background level without blocking alarms. What does 24 dB SNR mean in practice?

Reusable up to 100 nights

Rinse with mild soap and water after each use. Hypoallergenic, plastic-free, and more economical than disposable foam. How to clean and care for sleep earplugs →

What customers told about us

New mother catching sleep in short gaps between feeds, with household noise preventing proper rest during handover windows. After trying Bollsen Life+, sleep blocks extended from roughly 90-minute fragmented sessions to sustained 2 to 3 hour stretches during the newborn phase.
Harriet D. / Mum
Architect and dedicated side sleeper who had tried multiple earplug brands over time, all of which either fell out or caused ear soreness from pillow pressure, resulting in 1 to 2 nightly disruptions. Switched to Bollsen Life+. Went from waking at least once or twice per night to barely waking at all across a 3-week period.
Willam H. / / Architect, side sleeper
Consumer goods professional living near a 50 mph village road roughly 40 metres from the bedroom. Uses Bollsen Life+ exclusively for sleeping. Road traffic noise reduced to near-inaudible levels, allowing normal conversation with a partner while wearing them.
Oliver Jones / / Consumer Goods, Greater London

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Why do Thousands choose Bollsen

A comparison table showing "Features," "BOLLSEN Life+," and "Others." Under the "BOLLSEN Life+" column, all six features are marked with a green checkmark: "Blocks snoring & noise," "Patented low-profile fit for side sleepers," "40-Day Money-Back Guarantee," "Still lets you hear your alarm," "Reusable for up to 100 nights," and "Trusted by 1M+ customers." Under the "Others" column, the same features are marked with either a red "X" or an orange question mark, indicating that they do not have these features or that it's unclear.
A comparison table showing "Features," "BOLLSEN Life+," and "Others." Under the "BOLLSEN Life+" column, all six features are marked with a green checkmark: "Blocks snoring & noise," "Patented low-profile fit for side sleepers," "40-Day Money-Back Guarantee," "Still lets you hear your alarm," "Reusable for up to 100 nights," and "Trusted by 1M+ customers." Under the "Others" column, the same features are marked with either a red "X" or an orange question mark, indicating that they do not have these features or that it's unclear.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, earplugs are considered safe for nightly use when they are kept clean, fitted properly, and not inserted too deeply. Using reusable silicone earplugs and washing them regularly helps prevent irritation or ear infections.

No earplugs can block snoring entirely, since sound also travels through bone and other pathways. However, high-quality earplugs can reduce snoring noise by 20–30 dB, lowering it to a level that is much less disruptive to sleep.

Side sleepers generally prefer low-profile earplugs that sit flush inside the ear, preventing pressure against the pillow. Soft silicone designs or short, oval plugs are often the most comfortable for this sleeping

Silicone earplugs should be rinsed with mild soap and warm water after each use, then air-dried completely before storage. Keeping them in a clean case protects them from dust and extends their lifespan.