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SPF that lasts a 10K.

Most SPF is gone before you hit your stride. LifeJacket SPF 50+ Sun Gel bonds with skin under sweat, so you're protected from the first step to the last.

RUN PROTECTED

Trusted by Olympians. Made for everyone.

From elite sport to everyday life.

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British Triathlon
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BWSW
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ECB
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British Mountain Guides
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British Triathlon
Official Partner
England Netball
In Partnership With
UKSI
Official Partner
PCA
Official Partner
Surfing England
Supplier for Paris
Team GB
Official Partner
British Rowing
Official Partner
Mountain Training
Official Partner
Paddle UK
Official Partner
GB Snow
Official Partner
BWSW
Supplier to the ECB
ECB
Official Partner
British Mountain Guides
Official Partner
British Triathlon
Official Partner
England Netball
In Partnership With
UKSI
Official Partner
PCA
Official Partner
Surfing England
Supplier for Paris
Team GB
Official Partner
British Rowing
Official Partner
Mountain Training
Official Partner
Paddle UK
Official Partner
GB Snow
Official Partner
BWSW
Supplier to the ECB
ECB
Official Partner
British Mountain Guides

Why your current SPF is failing you on the run.

Most sunscreen was designed for the beach, not the track. The moment real effort starts, the sweat kicks in and ordinary SPF gives up. By the time you notice, the damage is done.

Gone by mile three.

Twenty to thirty minutes of running and most SPF has slid off your skin. You started protected. You're not any more. You just don't know it yet.

Stinging eyes mid-stride.

Sweat carries most sunscreens straight into your eyes. You're three kilometres in, you can't see clearly, and you have to stop. That's not a minor inconvenience. That's a real problem.

Too heavy to bother.

Sticky. Greasy. Something you have to deal with before you can get out the door. So it sits in your kit bag and you head out unprotected. Every time.

Why runners choose LifeJacket.

Built for the conditions you actually run in. Sweat, sun, wind, effort. This is SPF that keeps up.

  • Stays put through 10K of sweat, not just the warm-up.
  • Absorbs in seconds. No grease, no residue, no sticky feeling.
  • No eye sting at mile 3. Or mile 6. Or the finish line.

★★★★★

"Ran an ultramarathon using this... Perfect pairing in Kenyan heat and altitude. I was only burnt in the places I didn't apply!"

Rebekah L. — Ultramarathon runner, tested in Kenyan heat

★★★★★

"Applied in the morning and it kept me protected all day. Had no issues with it running into my eyes. No sun burn even though I was in direct sun for hours. 100% recommend. Especially if you sweat!"

Antony L. — Ultramarathon runner, Snowdon

How we're different.

SPF 50+ Sun Gel
High street SPF 50+ sunscreen
Yes
Doesn't sting or run into eyes
Tested by ultra runners in extreme heat. Stays where you put it.
No
Stings when you sweat
Mid-workout, eyes streaming, can't see.
Yes
Absorbs in seconds
No shine, no residue. You forget you're wearing it.
No
White cast or greasy residue
Looks chalky or feels like you're wearing a film.
Yes
SPF 50+ and UVA 5-star
Maximum rated protection on both measures.
No
SPF 50+ but UVA 3 or 4-star
Lower UVA rating means less protection from ageing and skin damage.
Yes
Trusted by Team GB, British Triathlon
Stress-tested by elite athletes in real conditions.
No
Unknown performance under stress
Lab tested. Not race tested.
Yes
High tech ingredients and filters
Others charge for this quality but our mission is purposeful, not maxing margins.
No
Basic filters, premium price
Paying for packaging and brand names.

★★★★★

"This is my go-to sun protection every summer. I buy the larger pack for application before I leave home. This smaller size is perfect for stashing in my trail vest."

Steve P. — Trail runner, summer adventures

Every ingredient matters.

Our high-performance formulas are built on proven science and smart ingredient tech.

WHAT'S IN THE PRODUCT AND WHY?

Next-generation UV filters that absorb quickly, stay put and don't feel like traditional sunscreens

OTHER USEFUL INFO

No oxybenzone | No octinoxate | No parabens | Vegan and cruelty-free | Dermatologically tested | Made in the UK | Suitable for 3 years +

FABRIC INFORMATION
Aqua, Alcohol Denat., Propylheptyl Caprylate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Octocrylene, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol Dibenzoate, 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.

Built from personal experience.

When several close friends, including Jono, were diagnosed with cancer in their thirties, it changed everything. LifeJacket was born to make everyday skin protection simple, reliable and part of normal life.

GOOD TO KNOW.

When will I get my order?

We try to get every order out the same day up until 4pm during the week. From then, please allow 2-3 business days for your order to arrive.

Who will be delivering my order and is there tracking?

We use a tracked service for nearly all of our deliveries. You will get an email from us when your order has been despatched which will include the tracking details.

What if I'm not in when it's delivered?

The majority of our products fit through the average letter box. In the event your order doesn't, Royal Mail will leave a card letting you know they tried to deliver and what the next step is (either your order was left in a safe place or it has been returned to your local sorting office where it can either be collected, or a redelivery booked).

Is the product suitable for my skin?

All of our products are clinically and dermatologically tested and approved for use on sensitive skin and are suitable for all skin types. If you have any questions about specific ingredients, please just give us a shout.

Is the product cruelty free and vegan friendly?

Yes, it sure it.

Where do you ship?

We ship to the UK and Channel Islands using a Royal Mail tracked service.

Where is this product made?

All of our cosmetic products are formulated, tested, manufactured and filled here in the UK.

Who is LifeJacket for?

We're for anyone who wants to look after their skin and perhaps learn a little more about how to best achieve that. Whether you're a professional athlete, weekend warrior, dog walker, gardener or commuter, the science remains the same. Our products cater for every personal preference and environment, so it's just about finding what works for you.

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

We'd say the same thing to our own families: no.

LifeJacket exists because skin cancer is 90% preventable and people aren't protecting themselves enough. What goes into our products matters to us more than it matters to most. So when a rating app flags one of our formulations, we take that seriously. And then we look at the science.

The ingredient flagged is Octocrylene, a widely used UV filter that's been approved under EU cosmetic regulations for decades. EU cosmetic law sets strict legal limits on the concentration of each ingredient permitted in a formulation. Those limits aren't arbitrary. They're the output of decades of scientific review by some of the most rigorous regulatory bodies in the world. We formulate within them. Every product we make is also independently safety assessed before it reaches market, with a review of the precise ingredient composition. That's the kind of rigorous, context-aware evaluation that tells you whether something is actually safe.

Rating apps can't do that. They flag ingredients by name, without knowing the concentrations in the finished product. That context is fundamental. Without it, you're not assessing safety. You're just reading a label.

We follow the law and the science. Not an algorithm.

We also believe in choice. If you'd prefer a mineral-based formula, our SPF 50+ Mineral Sun Stick uses zinc oxide and titanium dioxide and scores well on these apps. It's a brilliant product.

Can I pair this with UPF sun protection clothing?

Yes. SPF handles your exposed skin, UPF clothing handles everything it covers. Pairing this with UPF 50+ clothing means permanent UV protection woven into the fabric. No reapplication, no gaps. Together, you're fully covered.

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