4.5
93% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
Vacation
4.5 • 648 Reviews
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4.5
93% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
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.
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i have the champagne oil from vacation and love it!
I found the smells overwhelming, but I guess that’s what they’re going for??
This is all branding and marketing. Love the idea but the active ingredients (Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (10%), Octisalate (5%), Octocrylene (10%)) are a no for me. If you want clean, mineral based SPF, this is not it.
Great sunscreen! It smells nice and gives great coverage. I love that it rubs in quickly and there’s no shininess left behind. It’s the perfect no-sunscreen sunscreen for daily use. I love the experience of the website and the brand. I’m curious to try the lip balms next!
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It’s a great sunscreen, but it’s a sunscreen! I’m not passionate about such but the cute bottle does make me use it more.
4y ago
Got the foaming sunscreen and the mechanism is fun and cute, but I will not be adding this as a holy grail product. When you spread the cream on your skin, the feel is really oily. You also have to be really fast with pressing the top or else you'll get waay too much product. It's fun to use though.
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The only aspect turning me off from buying it again would be how it feels on my skin afterwards. It's too oily and it feels like I can't be near fuzzy blankets or else the oils will just wipe onto them.
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4y ago
I used the Classic Whip Sunscreen. The packaging and the fact that the sunscreen is whipped makes the use of this sunscreen 1,000% more fun and enjoyable than any other sunscreen I've used before. The value for the product I think is pretty good too - there's a good amount to use for the price. I can't speak super well to the efficacy of the sunscreen, meaning.. I haven't been burnt while using it, but I also haven't spent too much time in the sun. I can however say that rubbing the sunscreen into your skin is a pleasant process. It kind of feels like a lighter and airier shaving cream that gets absorbed by your skin as you rub it. Overall, love the packaging, the sunscreen felt good to rub in and it didn't irritate my skin, the scent is fine, and I think it's a pretty good value.
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Am I in Baywatch now?
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Using these products is peak beach luxury. The classic scent is reminiscent of a fresh piña colada brought over by beach club service. The texture of the whipped cream sunscreen feels like silk across my skin.
Obsessed with these scents and the branding as a whole. They really look at their products as an experience.
Received some of their sun lotion as a gift for holding the Poolsuite NFT and it does smell great. I burn super easily so the fact that I didn't burn at all has to be a 10/10 for it's purpose. Branding and design is on point and can recommend it. I haven't tried their other products but I do want to try the whipped version because it looks like it would taste amazing (I will not eat it though)
Purchased because I thought it was funny, and then was surprised when the product actually worked well. It smells like pure nostalgia. I love that they offer a mineral option as well.
4y ago
I've been stopped and complimented on the smell - it really is so good.
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Wish the bottles were a bit bigger.
GENIUS sunscreen with amazing vintage branding and THE BEST SMELL EVER! Super smart that they turned it into a perfume - I will wear 27 times more sunscreen just for the smell!!!!
Incredible branding and packaging. I received the Classic Whip sunscreen through thingtesting, but have purchased their other products. I am OBSESSED with their perfume -- it smells like suncreen, bathing suits, and summer in the absolute best way.
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The whipped sunscreen is a little small, but a little goes a long way. It's so soft on your skin and smells GREAT.
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What started as one of the most unique and purely fun corners of the internet has now developed into a solid cpg brand that continues the same fun and lightheartedness while delivering high quality products. I got the whipped sunscreen as part of a thing drop, and it is a joy to use.
Everything about Vacation from ads to site to unboxing to product has been out of this world. I can't stop talking about them to my friends. A sunscreen that looks and feels like whipped cream? (Okay, so it feels a little tacky on the skin for the first few minutes.) Packaging the product in a drug store paper bag with scratch off tickets included? BRILLIANT. Calling me the VP of Fanny Pack Innovation in every email touchpoint? I'm 100% in.
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Feel of product in first few minutes.
4y ago
Loved the smell of the Classic Whip SPF 30. It feels a little sticky on my skin, but using it from the can is just such a fun experience. The unboxing is also so fun - the Vacation team has really built a little world around their products. The air freshener was a cool surprise with the package.
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The formula feels a little sticky, but it isn't bad enough to where I wouldn't use the whole can.
I am obsessed with this new whipped sunscreen formula! The smell is amazing and a little goes a long way. Definitely recommend.
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4y ago
I used the whipped sunscreen and was pleased with how easily it melted into my skin. The scent is nice, but I understand how one could think it is too intense. Fun branding and creative.
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While I enjoyed the whipped product, I think it's more fun than it is practical than a typical lotion.
This brand went above and beyond with its product by creating an experience. I really loved the air refresher they included with the cool sunscreen.
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There were a lot of mailers/useless papers within the packaging and I wish I could use this sunscreen on my face and body.
4y ago
The OG body oil is perfection