This Tiny Find Has Been So Life-Changing That I Take It with Me to Every Party (It’s Perfect for Gifting!)

December might just be one of the most social months of the year — or it is for me, at least. Between exchanging gifts, gathering to celebrate the holidays, and toasting to the end of the year (and welcoming the new one), I know I’ll be in a lot of situations where it’ll be loud, crowded, and kind of overstimulating. 

If you or someone you know also gets overstimulated — or is sensitive to loud noises — I’ve found an ideal gift to give them this season that’s worked wonders for me. The Loop Switch 2 will make the perfect white elephant gift, stocking stuffer, or thoughtful mini present. The best part? If you purchase on the website directly, you’ll receive 20% off anything sitewide from November 25 to December 1 — making it an under-$50 buy!

Loop earplugs are not like traditional earplugs. They feature advanced noise reduction technology, provide hearing protection with noise reduction of up to 26 decibels, and are designed for all-day comfort with slimmer earplugs. There are eight types of Loop earplugs that all have different functions — some are better for sleep or focus while others are ideal for concerts and festivals — but I chose the Loop Switch 2 because you can easily switch among the three modes (quiet, engage, and experience) by manually adjusting the in-ear dial.

The Loop Switch 2 is available in four colors (emerald, black, gold, and silver), plus a limited-edition option in collaboration with McLaren F1 Team. I chose the black because I thought it’d blend in better with my brown hair (it does!), but the emerald green looks so pretty — like a jewel! It comes with a carrying case and four interchangeable ear tip sizes to ensure a secure fit. 

I never thought I’d be an earplug person, but the Loop Switch 2 has changed my mind completely. The in-ear plugs are actually comfortable, and adjusting the manual dial is easy to do. But more than that, it’s been such a game-changer for events. 

I’ve gone to things like karaoke parties, concerts, and loud restaurants, and have felt overwhelmed at times, and often returned home feeling completely drained. I always say I need a full day (or two) to decompress after attending one. These earplugs will make all those upcoming events so much more manageable. 

I’ve been testing them in different circumstances: as a way to focus while working when it’s noisy outside (they’d be great for working in a coffee shop too!) and even to be able to hear a conversation or not be overstimulated when there’s loud music or people around singing karaoke. So far, they’ve really helped with distractions and reduced the noise.

As a plus, the Loop Switch 2 case is so compact that it fits in every purse or bag I own — and I already intend to pack this in my travel bag whenever I go on a trip. I’ve loved these earplugs so much that I’m set to tell everyone about them and consider gifting them to every person I know who’ll benefit from them, too. And with the current deal running from November 25 to December 1, knowing I can get 20% sitewide is even more incentive to buy.

Buy: Loop Switch 2, $47.96