Vacation reviews and discussion

4.5

93% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Nostalgic, transportive fragrance
  • Innovative, playful formats
  • Smooth, non-greasy application
  • Cohesive, iconic branding
  • Strong scent intensity
  • Inconsistent spray mechanism
  • Leaky, finicky oil packaging
  • Occasional eye sting/pilling

Vacation wins raves for making sunscreen enjoyable, with reviews praising the nostalgic, “best-smelling” scents, clever Classic Whip mousse, and formulas that apply smoothly without greasy residue or white cast; many say the products “work” and prevent burns. Reviews also flag drawbacks: strong fragrance, SPF levels that feel too low for some, uneven spray mechanisms or leaky oil packaging, occasional eye sting/pilling, and portions that feel small for frequent use.

AI summary based on Thingtesting reviews

640 reviews and posts

  • Get this sunscreen if you don't like to put on sunscreen, because it actually makes the process 10x more fun. The consistency is great and it doesn't feel greasy. It smells great, too! My boyfriend was applying this, and it attracted so much attention from his nephews and nieces that they wanted to try it, too. This is definitely a trend everyone should join in on. I’ve tried their other sunscreens and they’re really nice, too.

  • Smells terrific and is a very thick lotion a bit of a white cast, but once it’s rubbed in a lot, it works. Sun wise like I’ve still gotten a sunburn while using this product and reapplied, but I’m not 100% sure if that’s the case. Thick enough to feel like you’ve had a decent amount on and can get in the water, but I feel like it comes off fairly quickly in the water and that’s how I burnt.

  • These bronzing drops give a really pretty glow, but the shade is a bit too dark for me, so I have to be super careful and use a really light hand. Since it’s an spf, you can't mix it with a moisturizer if you want full sun protection, which means you have to spend a little extra time blending it out smoothly on its own.

  • such a great product! love the mouse and light feeling compared to other sunscreens. Also LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE the smell - it smells like a dreamy day at the beach and I am here for it - love!

    Friends with Vacation
  • Great product! It feels soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo good on my skin and it also smells amazing. Recommend to all my friends and family. I am excited to try more products

    Friends with Vacation
  • I love this product. It smells really good and I get a lot of compliments whenever I have it on. I would also say that the lotion spreads easily and that's a plus for me because i hate when a sunscreen is too thick and hard to spread.

  • I fully thought this was a gag product when I got it but it’s literally my favorite sunscreen ever. It smells amazing and it does real sun protection. I love sprays and oils but they just don’t stay on and provide coverage the way a regular lotion does and this has that effect but CUTER!

  • First of all the smell is amazing! It has a light perfume scent, not the typical beach/sunscreen scent. So if you’re wanting something different in that area then this is your product. It gives an amazing sheen/glow to the screen. I haven’t truly used it all day in the sun so unsure of how it performs in that area, but it does have spf of 30.

    Verified purchase

  • Vacation Classic SPF 50 is the sunscreen that actually makes you excited to apply SPF. The scent is everything — that iconic tropical, coconut-y fragrance that smells like a luxury resort and instantly puts you in vacation mode. The texture is creamy and smooth, not thick or greasy like so many SPFs, and it gives your skin this gorgeous luminous finish that works as a light coverage on its own. No white cast, no heavy residue — just glowy, protected skin that smells incredible all day. Sunscreen has never been this fun.

    Received a free product from Vacation
  • Hands down this whip, with the glitter, is my fave to use in the summer. This is the sunscreen my friends love to use. I usually have 5 different types of sunscreens on me at the pool and this is by far the fave. Great coverage, doesn’t feel sticky or any type of build up, no pilling when mixed with other sunscreens.

  • I got this lotion about 4 weeks ago and from the moment I opened it the fragrance was outstanding!.. like a tropical paradise in a bottle. It is not heavy, absorbs well and it does not have a greasy feel. The only thing you have to reapply often if you burn like I do. Overall great sunscreen, excellent for sensitive skin.

    Verified purchase

  • The Vacation x Pepsi Wild Cherry Lip Gel SPF 30 is such a fun and nostalgic lip product! It keeps my lips feeling soft, hydrated, and protected while adding a subtle glossy tint. The Wild Cherry Pepsi-inspired flavor is unique and playful without being overwhelming, and the SPF 30 protection is a huge bonus for everyday wear. I love tossing it in my bag for quick touch-ups, especially during sunny days when my lips need extra moisture and sun protection.

  • Smells delicious, efficacious, and absorbs well into skin. Does not leave any streaks with a lotion-like texture. Zero burns and leaves a great looking tan.

  • This is so fun to apply! I love the concept and look of it. I love showing other people because I''m so impressed by it haha. I will definitely be a loyal fan and customer of this brand for the future.

  • I LOVE THIS BRAND!!! The nostaligic look and smell of the products are sooooo worth the buy. I love everything about this brand, the ads, branding, etc. It works well and I feel so cool when I use it :)

  • Love love love. It sprays very easily and evenly. I did not feel like I had to rub in in or it was splotchy. I hate having sunscreen on my hands at the beach and sand gets on them but this prevents that. Have ordered multiple times.

  • A go to in our house. There is one in the car, one in the pool bag and a back up in the house. Not too greasy and has a great smell. Easy to travel with also, does not open or leak in my pool bag.

  • Love this oil. A little goes a long way. I like to put this on when I am out for the day and want my skin to look great. The smell is also amazing. It does come out of the bottle fast because it is very thin so beware.

  • My friend kept this in her purse and I repeatedly asked to borrow it while we were in the sun. It was really nice, smelled great, had a nice sheen. I would purchase the oil myself.

  • We love Vacation Sun Protection! Before jumping in the pool or heading out to the baseball field we have applied Vacation Classic and Mineral Lotion. We do not burn, smell or feel greasy. The kids do not complain about 'stinging' either. Easy application, odor-free. Great products!