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SPF you won't feel.

Mountain biking demands grip, focus, and clean hands. Most sunscreen works against all three. LifeJacket SPF 30 Sun Gel absorbs in 30 seconds and leaves nothing behind.

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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 you on the trail.

Most sunscreen was made for a beach towel. Not for two hours of climbing, sweating, and technical singletrack. Under real effort, the formula matters far more than the SPF number.

Greasy hands lose the bars.

Thick, greasy sunscreen transfers to your gloves and onto your grips. On a technical descent, that's the last thing you need.

It's gone before the top.

Sweat breaks down most sunscreens within the first climb. You applied it at the trailhead. By the summit, there's nothing left protecting your face.

You skip it to avoid the faff.

If it takes three minutes to rub in and your hands are still slick, you stop bothering. Skipping it entirely is worse than the sunscreen you hated.

Why mountain bikers use LifeJacket.

Built for people who need their SPF to work hard and stay invisible. No residue, no distraction, no compromised grip.

  • Absorbs in 30 seconds. Nothing left on your hands or gloves.
  • No greasy residue. No sticky feeling on the bars mid-descent.
  • Lightweight enough to reapply on a trail break without the faff.

★★★★★

"Tested at the Etape du Tour. Over nine hours in baking Alpine sunshine, absolutely no sunburn. Then on holiday in Cyprus in July, over 35°C, again no sunburn. Now an absolute staple of my summer riding prep."

Geoff A. — Cyclist, Etape du Tour, Alps

★★★★★

"I'm using it while I cycle and it doesn't sweat off easily like others I've tried. Also isn't as thick and greasy as some."

Ryan — Cyclist, sweat-proof test in progress

How we're different.

SPF 30 Sun Gel
High street SPF 30 sunscreen
Yes
Doesn't sting or run into eyes
Built for training and racing. Stays put during intense activity.
No
Stings when you sweat
Mid-workout, eyes streaming, can't see.
Yes
Absorbs instantly, no residue
Light gel texture. Clothes stay clean.
No
White cast or greasy residue
Looks chalky or feels like you're wearing a film.
Yes
SPF 30 + UVA 5-star
Maximum rated protection on both measures.
No
SPF 30 but UVA 3 or 4-star
Lower UVA rating means less protection from ageing and skin damage.
Yes
Trusted by elite athletes
Stress-tested 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 have struggled to find a product that allows you to train/walk and cycle without the cream running into your eyes. Great product and I have bought one for my son."

Stuart B. — Active dad, walker & cyclist

Every ingredient matters.

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

WHAT'S IN IT AND WHY

Tris-Biphenyl Triazine - Next-generation UV filter. 10 years of EU testing before approval

OTHER USEFUL INFO

SPF 30 | UVA 5-star Ultra | Fresh linen fragrance | 40% recycled plastic tube | Clinically approved for sensitive skin | Vegan and cruelty-free | Made in the UK

FABRIC INFORMATION
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

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.

What's the difference between the SPF 30 Sun Gel and Daily Protection Moisturiser?

While both offer SPF 30 and UVA / UVA 5* protection, the Sun Gel is an alcohol based, white gel that we would say is a sunscreen first. The small amount of alcohol we add means that you get what's called 'flash' on the skin so once you put it on, it spreads quickly and doesn't feel greasy.

The Daily Protection Moisturiser is a moisturiser first and is designed for daily use. It is a fragrance-free, aqueous cream with added moisturising ingredients. It is also non-greasy and doesn't leave a white cast.

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.

Where do you ship?

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

Is the product cruelty free and vegan friendly?

Yes, it sure it.

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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