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SPF built for the trail.

Most SPF is gone by hour two on an exposed ridge. LifeJacket SPF 50+ Sun Protection Spray bonds to skin under effort and applies one-handed, so you don't have to stop.

STAY PROTECTED ALL DAY

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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 hill.

Most sunscreen was designed for the beach. Lie still, reapply every two hours, use both hands. That's not hiking. That's not a full day on an exposed coastal path or a high-level ridge.

Both hands aren't free.

Poles in one hand, pack straps to adjust, map to check. Stopping to squeeze a tube and rub it in properly is a faff most people skip entirely.

Sweat strips it off.

Water-based cream formulas break down fast under sustained effort. An ascent in warm weather and your protection is already compromised before you've hit the first viewpoint.

Your scalp takes the worst of it.

Five hours of direct sun on a buzz cut, a parting, or thinning hair with no SPF getting through. Cream doesn't spread through hair. That's the part facing the sky all day.

Why hikers choose LifeJacket.

Long days on open ground, full sun, no shade. You need SPF that keeps up with the route, not something you have to babysit.

  • SPF 50+ applied in seconds, one hand, no lid to wrestle.
  • Oil-based formula holds on through sweat and hours of movement.
  • Covers scalp, back and shoulders: the spots cream always misses.

★★★★★

"Just brilliant. Works great, easy to apply, convenient bottle. Perfect for days on the water or out on the trails."

Ian J. — Hiker and water man, two environments covered

★★★★★

"Full day out in the sun and the protection was excellent."

Allan M. — Hiker, full days in the sun

How we're different.

SPF 50+ Sun Protection Spray
Aerosol sunscreen spray
Yes
100% product onto your skin
Liquid pump. Every drop lands exactly where you aim.
No
Half sprays into the air
Aerosol mist drifts away. You're paying for air.
Yes
Even, reliable coverage
You control where it goes and how much.
No
Patchy, inconsistent application
No way to guarantee adequate coverage. Missed spots burn.
Yes
Oil-based formula stays put
Oil and water don't mix. Stays on your skin longer.
No
Washes off with sweat
Gone with first sweat. Constant reapplication.
Yes
Perfect for scalp and thinning hair
Protects partings, crowns, the bits showing through.
No
Designed for skin only
Back of your head burns and you don't notice until later.
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.

★★★★★

"Easy application and non greasy. As I do a lot of outdoor exercise (running, biking and hiking), the container size is good too"

Mark V. — Outdoor multisporter, rates the no-grease formula

Every ingredient matters.

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

WHAT'S IN IT AND WHY

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate - advanced UV filter for broad spectrum protection
Butyl Methoxydibenzoyl Methane (Avobenzone) - UVA protection that stays stable
Ethylhexyl Isononanoate - non-greasy emollient with excellent water repellent properties
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil (Argan Oil) - natural moisturiser that softens skin

OTHER USEFUL INFO

SPF 50+ | UVA 5-star Ultra | Water resistant | Fresh linen fragrance | Quick-dry | Clinically approved for sensitive skin | No oxybenzone | Cruelty-free | Made in the UK

FABRIC INFORMATION
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dipropylene Glycol Dibenzoate, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether Benzoate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoyl Methane, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Octocrylene, Homosalate, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Bisabolol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Dimethicone, Parfum, Alcohol Denat., Ethylhexyl Isononanoate

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.

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.

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