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

648 reviews and posts

  • I finally bought the perfume after months of looking at it and I will say it’s a nice summery smell but nothing too luxurious smelling. I don’t regret buying it but I do think the price point is a little high. I think in this case, you are spending the money on the nostalgia.

  • I have tried both the original sunscreen and the chardonnay sunscreen oil and I really do enjoy them. The vibe and packaging combined with the smells make it everything I would want in a sunscreen. It used to be harder to find, but I love that now you can easily find at local Ulta stores and they even sometimes have sales. The only issue is the bottles are only available in small sizes which just don't always make sense for sunscreen and the price is a lot higher than comparable sizes. But I splurge once in a while cause I love the feeling and smells.

  • the packaging is really what drew me in because it’s so cute and fun. quality will have me repurchasing! the scent isn’t super aggressive and the sunscreen doesn’t leave me feeling sticky or with a white cast at all

  • Such fun branding! The sunscreen is sunscreen and the perfume smells like my childhood. These products are MAX nostalgia. I wouldn't buy it exclusively due to price, but its definitely fun every once and awhile!

  • The packaging was lovely but at the end of the day it felt like, and worked like, the sunscreen I buy in the supermarket.

    Verified purchase

  • I have the perfume and it smells incredible. They were really able to get the sunscreen, beach, summer fun vibe into a bottle without it feeling too overpowering. I just wished it lasted a little longer on the skin

  • I didn’t know it was possible to feel love towards a sunscreen, but I do love Vacation’s whip sunscreen. The smell is heavenly, the packaging is fun, and the absorption of the product and not feeling sticky is truly wonderful.

    Verified purchase

  • Great scent and awesome texture combined with well designed brand identity. Really enjoy using their products! Very innovative whipped cream offering

  • Vacation makes sunscreen so fun! I love whipping out (lol) the Classic Whip SPF at the beach. The Classic Lotion is fine—smells great and gets the job done. I wouldn't recommend the SPF 30 Baby Oil. It's so hard to gauge whether you're putting enough (you probably aren't) to get the required sun protection. It's hard to be mad at their branding and the way the company started. But I also couldn't help but think: These people are selling joke products that you would find at a novelty gift shop and are charging a premium for it. Genius? Sure. But will I repurchase? Probably not. I had fun, though!

    Received a free product from Vacation
  • Nice to be able to use a product that you don't have to worry about chemicals seeping into your skin.

  • The pricing is eye watering for sunscreen, but I love them. I got the Classic Whip and Chardonnay Oil. Both smell amazing and feel really good on the skin.

  • So far I've tried the Classic Spray SPF 30 and Super Spritz SPF 50 (both picked up at Ulta) and I'm loving their vibes. Love the packaging and product design. It's crazy how they achieved what they set out to do with their nostagic scents. The only thing is that I think the facial mist has a slight tingle on application that does go away and I'm not sure if it's a sensitivity thing and causing my skin to react weird or if it's recent changes otherwise so if you have sensitive skin, make sure you patch test! I'm interested in trying out their other products though for sure

  • The whipped cream sunscreen is fantastic. You only need a little squirt to cover your whole back. I have sensitive skin and have not had an issue. Plus it makes sunscreen fun to apply!

  • Definitely more expensive than your average sunscreen, but it is non-greasy and also a safe mineral sunscreen - so it's worth it in my view. Also smells amazing - like old fashioned Banana Boat!

  • I am very loyal to medical grade skin care only by I can't help myself I love to use the "Classic Whip" it's honestly so much fun to use and put on. It feels like fun and summer in one and the packaging makes me happy. I also did not get burnt!

  • This is a review for the Vacation fragrance – it's very summery with hints of coconut, salt water, and piña colada vibes. I was surprised that it wasn't super overpowering and felt wearable to be out and about to dinner or for non-beachy occasions. Vacation has the best branding, comms, socials, etc – a whole immersive world.

  • Vacation has nailed the fun, retro pool aesthetic. The marketing is incredible and the products are almost just as good. The whip sunscreen smells delicious and works well, but I was slightly disappointed by the taste of the chapstick set. It’s pricier than other sunscreens but worth it if you care about a product that works, smells great, and is fun.