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

  • Same review as for the classic. It’s great! Smells amazing. Great last. Good feel.

  • Our family go-to. Smells amazing. Goes on clean and clear.

  • 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.

  • It’s completely useless. I bought the large size for the beach, and it offered absolutely no protection—even after reapplying. I wanted to give this one a try, but it doesn't work at all. I’ve used various other brands, but this has been the worst one; I only bought it because of the family size, but it actually seems like you burn more if you put it on. Horrible.

  • 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!

  • I’ve been loving the Vacation Classic Whip SPF 30 sunscreen lately! The whipped mousse texture is so unique and fun to apply, making sunscreen feel less like a chore. It feels lightweight, blends in easily without leaving a white cast, and gives my skin a hydrated, smooth finish. The nostalgic coconut-banana scent smells like summer in a can, and I appreciate that it’s water-resistant for beach and pool days. Overall, it’s a sunscreen that makes me actually look forward to reapplying throughout the day.

  • I have to say - I was skeptical of this scent at first, but it quickly turned into one of my go-to fragrances that I continuously reach for. I can't even explain it - will you smell like sunscreen? Yes, kinda, but in the best possible way. The scent is intoxicating and I'm obsessed.

  • I thought this was a fun concept and purchased this. It's a little oily feeling when I put it on and takes a while for it to really get into your skin. It left a white cast on me for a little bit till I felt like it worked itself into my skin.

  • Big fan of the vacation sunscreen oils! I’ve tried both the baby oil and the Chardonnay, I think I prefer the baby oil but it’s not water resistant. They are more expensive but worth it on vacation or when you want a special treat

  • I think Vacation is on of the most fun brands out there right now. Their branding is so well done and every touchpoint is always perfectly aligned with the overall vibe of the brand. I've tried their sunscreen and aloe and I like both. The spray on sunscreen applied well, and smelled quite nice The aloe was nice and cooling after a few days in the sun. I can't say there is anything wildly standout about either of the products but what I honestly like best about both is their aesthetic appeal!

  • I love the Broad Spectrum SPF 50 sunscreen! I love the smell of it as it smells sort of tropical, and I also really like how it lathers onto my skin and how it doesn’t leave any white cast. I always make sure to apply it on my arms before I go to school as I am walking under the sun a lot as I go from class to class. I’ve used up quite a bit of it too, and it works great for avoiding sunburns!

  • Vacation has nailed both the product and the branding, their body oil and sunscreen are genuinely enjoyable to use and actually work, but the whole retro nostalgic aesthetic makes the experience feel elevated and fun. The formula feels great, smells good, and looks cool on your counter, which matters more than we admit.

  • I loved the packaging, creativity, and vintage nostalgia of this sunscreen. Vacation always knocks it out of the park with their marketing and fun factor. However, as a sunscreen I just didn’t love the whipped texture and didn’t find myself reaching for it often.

  • The classic smells so good. It’s exactly as it is described, classic spf nostalgia scent. Not too heavy or hard to apply, meaning no crazy white cast. Nice pool bag treat and comes in lots of sizes for different needs!

  • I really wanted to love Vacation’s Eau de Toilette — the concept and branding are so fun, and I was excited to add a playful scent to my collection. The idea is great, but unfortunately it just didn’t work for me once I actually wore it. I will say the scent lasts a long time, which is impressive, but when you don’t love the smell, that longevity ends up being more of a downside than a benefit. Overall, it’s a cool concept and clearly well-made — just not the right fit for me personally.

  • Vacation is my new favorite brand of sunscreen! I also love their updated packaging, which is sort of like a matte feel. All of their products smell amazing, too. In addition to the sunscreen, the aloe gel also smells great and is really soothing. My one criticism might be of the classic whip, which runs out pretty fast.

  • The Vacation perfume smells amazing! It reminds me of summer by the water and brings back amazing memories. If you’ve smelled anything by Vacation you know their scents are the best and they’ve captured it in a perfume. I also have a collection of all their sunscreens I am going to spoil myself this summer with. Anything by Vacation is amazing!! Buy it all!