LifeJacket SPF 30 Sun Gel — lightweight, non-greasy sun cream for daily and active use
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SPF 30 Sun Gel

£16.00
Trusted by British Triathlon athletes
Light enough to wear every day you're outside, not just beach days.
  • Dries in seconds, no greasy residue
  • SPF 30 with a 5-star UVA rating
  • Clinically approved for sensitive skin
  • Fresh linen scent
CHOOSE YOUR SIZE: 100ml

Hand-luggage size. About 20 days of face and neck. 16p per ml.

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We fixed that.

Three reasons sunscreen stays at home.

  1. It feels like sun cream.

    Greasy hands, white streaks through hairy arms, and that beach-holiday smell. So you leave it behind.

    The fix

    It doesn't feel like sun cream.

    A light gel-cream that leaves nothing greasy behind, with a fresh linen scent. Its UV filters are dissolved in the gel, so they don't leave white streaks.

  2. It's not a beach day, so you skip it.

    A round of golf, an afternoon in the garden, the walk to school. It doesn't feel like a sunscreen day, but those hours add up.

    The fix

    Made for ordinary days.

    UVA gets through thin cloud all year, and this gel has a 5-star UVA rating, so it earns its place on a grey afternoon too.

  3. The top-up never happens.

    Sweat, a swim or a towel wears sunscreen off, so it needs another coat. If the first one felt heavy, a second doesn't stand a chance.

    The fix

    A second coat that still feels light.

    Because it's quick to dry, another coat goes straight over the first without building up or feeling heavy.

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Why we made it

Out the door before you've thought about it.

Most of your time outside isn't planned, so sunscreen has to fit in without a second thought. We made our SPF 30 Sun Gel to slot into getting ready, so it goes out with you every time.

Every ingredient matters.

We use the best ingredients there are, the kind others charge a fortune for. No cheap fillers, ever.

WHAT'S IN IT AND WHY?
  • Tinosorb: the latest generation of UV filters. They cover UVA and UVB and don't break down in the sun, and A2B went through nearly a decade of EU safety review before it was approved.
  • Avobenzone and octocrylene: two proven filters that work alongside them for broad UVA and UVB cover at SPF 30.
  • Alcohol: the reason it dries in seconds, so you're not left with greasy hands.
  • Propylheptyl caprylate: a light oil that spreads the filters evenly over your skin, without a greasy film.
  • Glycerin: stops your skin feeling dry or tight afterwards, by holding moisture in it.
  • What's not in it: no oxybenzone or octinoxate, the two filters banned in Hawaii, and no parabens.
OTHER USEFUL INFO
  • Contains fragrance (fresh linen)
  • Suitable from 3 years
  • Use within 12 months of opening
  • Like any sunscreen with these filters, it can leave a faint yellow mark on white fabric
  • Tube made in Italy from 60% recycled plastic
  • Vegan and cruelty-free
  • Made in the UK
FULL INGREDIENTS LIST (INCI)

Aqua, Alcohol Denat., Propylheptyl Caprylate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Glycerin, Octocrylene, Dipropylene Glycol Dibenzoate, Bis Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Decyl Glucoside, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether Benzoate, Tris-Biphenyl Triazine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Parfum, Xanthan Gum, Carrageenan, Propylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Butylene Glycol, Disodium Phosphate

Tested out there.

4.8 · 281 verified reviews
  • “Having used it I'm impressed by its lightness (not sticky or oily) and its absorption. You don't feel as if it's there, but it does give great protection from the sun.”
    Simon B, Sunscreen convertVerified buyer
  • “I first discovered LifeJacket Sun Creams via a promo by Red Paddle Board. The highlights for me were: Non greasy application, smells great, absorbs quickly.”
    Danny, Paddle boarderVerified buyer
  • “Best sun lotion I’ve ever used. This went on easily. Slightly white at first which disappeared into a non sticky dryish finish.”
    Jacqui W, Non-greasy fanVerified buyer
AS FEATURED IN

Here's how we're different.

LifeJacket
High street SPF 30 sunscreen
Drying time
» Dries in secondsTimed in-house.
Still wet when you set offSweat carries wet cream into your eyes.
Finish
» No greasy residueNothing to wash off your hands.
Greasy or chalky"A greasy feel or a powdery, chalky feel."
UV protection
» SPF 30 and 5-star UVADermatologists advise 4 or 5 UVA stars.
UVA stars vary by brandCheck the label for 4 or 5 stars.
Sensitive skin
» Clinically approved for sensitive skinPatch-tested on sensitive skin for 96 hours.
'Sensitive' has no legal meaningAsk what testing sits behind the word.
Ingredients
» High tech ingredients and filtersOthers charge for this quality but our mission is purposeful, not maxing margins.
Basic filters, premium pricePaying for packaging and brand names.
What's not in it
» No oxybenzone, no octinoxateThe two filters Hawaii banned.
Oxybenzone is still allowedThe filter most often behind sunscreen allergies.

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HOW TO USE.

  1. Apply.

    A teaspoon per arm and leg, plus one each for your front, back, and face and neck. Let it dry before you dress.

  2. Reapply.

    At least every two hours, and after a swim, a sweat or a towel-dry. Cloudy days count too.

  3. Pro tip.

    Keep it next to your toothbrush. Tied to something you do every day, it soon becomes a habit.

COMPLETE YOUR KIT.

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IN THEIR WORDS.

GOOD TO KNOW.

Is it a gel or a cream?

A light white gel-cream, thinner than sun cream. If you're expecting a clear gel, it isn't one.

Who is it for?

Anyone who spends time outside, on ordinary days as well as big ones. It's suitable from 3 years; for younger children, our mineral sunscreens are suitable from 6 months.

Should I choose SPF 30 or SPF 50+?

Dermatologists advise at least SPF 30 with 4 or 5 UVA stars, which this gel meets. For fair skin or strong sun, they advise SPF 50+, so our SPF 50+ Sun Gel is the one.

How soon does it protect?

As soon as it's on. Give it a minute to dry before you get dressed.

What's in it?

Premium UV filters, including Tinosorb, and glycerin to keep skin hydrated. No oxybenzone, octinoxate or parabens. Every ingredient is listed above.

I react to fragrance. Is this one for me?

It has a light fragrance. If fragrance bothers you, our Daily Protection Moisturiser and Mineral Sun Stick are both fragrance-free.

I checked this product on a rating app and it got a bad score. Should I be worried?

No. The app flags octocrylene by name, without knowing how much is in the product. It's an EU-approved UV filter, we use it well within the legal limit, and every formula is independently safety assessed before it goes on sale.

When will I get my order?

We try to get every order out the same day up until 4pm during the week. From then, it usually takes 2-3 working days to arrive.

Where do you ship?

We ship to the UK, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands using a Royal Mail tracked service.

Your everyday SPF.

SPF 30 for everyday active use. It dries fast and leaves no greasy residue.

  • Free delivery over £25

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

  • Usually 2-3 working days

  • Trusted by athletes, made for everyone

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