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SPF built for the ride.

Most sunscreen fails on the bike: it melts off under effort, stings your eyes on the descent, or feels so greasy it never leaves the kit bag. LifeJacket SPF 50+ Sun Gel is formulated to stay put through hours of hard riding. No sting, no grease, no excuses.

RIDE PROTECTED

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British Triathlon
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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 on the bike.

Most sunscreen was designed for the beach. Not for four hours at threshold in summer heat. Under real cycling effort, everything changes. Your skin pays for it.

Gone before the first climb.

An hour of hard effort, a bit of sweat, some wind across your face. Whatever you applied before the ride is long gone. You're out in full sun with nothing.

Stings on every descent.

Speed and sweat drive sunscreen straight into your eyes. The sting hits when you need to focus most. So you stop applying it near your face. And then you're not protected.

Too greasy to bother.

Heavy, sticky sunscreen stays in the kit bag. You know it's there. It still feels like a chore. You head out without it, and spend the whole ride knowing you should have put it on.

Why cyclists choose LifeJacket SPF 50+.

Built for real effort, not beach days. Three things that make it work on the bike when everything else doesn't.

  • Stays on through four hours of sweat. No reapplication mid-ride.
  • Absorbs in seconds. No greasy palms, no slipping on the hoods.
  • Won't run into your eyes on a fast descent. Ever.

★★★★★

"Used this on a five-day cycling trip to the Pyrenees. No burn in 35° heat and didn't sting my eyes despite sweating buckets."

Alex J. — Cyclist, sweat-tested in Pyrenees heat

★★★★★

"I cycle a lot outdoors, sometimes 6-8 hours at a time. I also sweat a lot in the sun while on the bike putting in hard efforts. This has saved me from A being burnt, and B not turning into a grease ball while outside with suncream on. The product applies very well, is not oily at all, no scent, and comes off very easily when showering. I've used this product for two years now and I swear by it."

Tom S. — Endurance cyclist, 6–8 hour rides sorted

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.

★★★★★

"I hate with a passion if I'm left feeling greasy after application, however for me this product was a revelation, it goes on so well and only minutes later hardly feels like you're wearing it at all - used it on a hot 200 mile bike ride over 14 hours and only had to reapply once - thoroughly recommended and worth the price tag!"

Nick H. — Cyclist, hunts down non-greasy SPF

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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