Vacation reviews and discussion

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.

I’m obsessed with everything I have tried from Vacation! I stocked up for a trip to Cancun and it kept me protected, not sticky, and smelling nice. I loved using the Shimmer Whip for attending the beach wedding, and the oil for by the pool! You really can’t go wrong with the whole brand experience 😍

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!

Ive tried a couple of Vacation products over the last year or so and while I can't say these are my official go to sunscreens (mainly because I live in the desert and I go through a LOT of sunscreen and I live in canada) but ive purchased the Classic Lotion, Chardonnay Oil & Orange Gelee on vacation (hehe) and what sticks with me is really the feeling and smell. No other suncreen Ive found will leave you feeling and smelling so glamorous and glowy. I'm saving the orange gelee for special occasions because it gives me such a beautiful shimmery glow. And the classic lotion has an intoxicatingly summertime smell.

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.

As a Jersey girl who practically lives at the shore all summer, finding the right sunscreen is non-negotiable — and Vacation’s Whipped Sunscreen is so close to perfect. First off, the texture is unreal. It really does feel like whipped cream and melts into the skin like butter. No chalky cast, no greasy mess — just soft, hydrated skin with a subtle glow.

I'm biased because I am their creative producer but I love the scents and quality of vacation so much. My favorite SPF, my favorite summertime host gift. I'll always admire their nostalgic summer scents.

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’ve tried so many different sunscreens over the years, and Vacation has quickly become my absolute favorite. The formula is lightweight and smooth, so it goes on easily without leaving that heavy, greasy layer that a lot of other sunscreens do. It actually feels like a nice moisturizer instead of something I just have to put on for protection. I also love that it doesn’t leave a white cast, which makes it easy to reapply throughout the day without worrying about looking streaky. On top of that, the scent is amazing — it’s subtle but gives me that nostalgic, “on vacation” feeling every time I use it. I find myself looking forward to putting it on, which is saying something for sunscreen. I also appreciate the fun, playful branding because it makes sun protection feel less like a chore and more like part of a summer ritual. Overall, Vacation has nailed it for me: great texture, effective sun protection, and packaging that actually makes me smile. It’s the only sunscreen I’ve tried that I genuinely love using every single day.

The vacation oil with spf is great if you’re looking for a lighter less sticky/ filmy feeling typical of most tanning oils.

I’ve only tried the Shake Shake Mineral Milk face sunscreen, so I can’t speak to the other products (yet). Overall, it’s super lightweight and goes on smoothly, which I appreciate for a mineral option! The smell is interesting… It’s not bad (to me) - kind of cucumber-ish - but it is pretty strong. That being said, I’d potentially repurchase and would probably try other products from them!

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.

Their products smell soooooo good and are all so light, I love the classic sunscreen as it applies nearly invisibile, but the baby oil is also really fun and the scent is completely unreal. I keep the face spray in my purse all summer.

I've tried the Classic Lotion, Chardonnay oil, face spray, and baby oil. I also have the sunscreen stick. I really enjoy the pure nostalgia smell of the classic lotion. It's a little on the thicker side and takes a while to rub in, but I feel that like helps make sure you have good coverage. The Chardonnay oil and baby oil are quick to put on and don't seem to leave nasty residue on clothes. I prefer the smell of the Chardonnay oil to the Baby oil. Both leave your skin with a subtle shine, without feeling like a grease ball. I am very careful not to let either make contact with my hair though, as it seems to damage it a little. I think of the four products I've tried, the super spray is just not for me.

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!