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SPF that stays put.

Most sunscreen migrates under cycling effort and ends up in your eyes before the first climb is done. LifeJacket SPF 50+ Sun Gel bonds to skin under sweat and stays there, from the first pedal stroke to the last.

RIDE WITHOUT STINGING

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ECB
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British Mountain Guides
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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 bike.

Most sunscreen was designed for a beach towel, not four hours at threshold. Heat, sustained effort and sweat change everything. What works on holiday falls apart on a long ride.

It ends up in your eyes.

On a long climb, sweat carries sunscreen straight into your eyes. At speed on a descent, that sting is more than uncomfortable. It's dangerous.

Gone within the hour.

Applied before you roll out, gone by the first café stop. An hour of real effort and most sunscreen has migrated, sweated off, or just stopped working.

Too heavy to bother with.

Greasy residue on your hands means slippery bar tape and brake hoods. So it stays in the kit bag and you head out unprotected.

Built for hours on the bike.

Cycling puts sunscreen through conditions it wasn't designed for. Heat, sustained effort, wind, sweat. LifeJacket is.

  • Absorbs in seconds, no residue left on your bars or gloves.
  • Stays bonded through sweat for hours of hard riding, no reapplication mid-climb.
  • Won't migrate into your eyes, even on long descents at speed.

★★★★★

"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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