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

  • Love this brand a ton going back to Pool.FM times. I have the Classic Lotion and want to try the Chardonnay Oil this summer. The Lotion is a perfect size and truly smells so good. The branding is my favorite.

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    I wish there was a slightly higher SPF offered. Nothing crazy, just 40 or something.

  • Really enjoyed the sunscreen. It worked well for a long pool day, no burns with standard re-application. It wasn't as greasy as other sunscreen brands, so I didnt feel the need to run and wash my hands after applying. The smell was nice too! My favorite favorite thing about this experience in the online store. I honestly go there sometimes to just turn on the "vibes" they have to enjoy some tropical sounds. I've already purchased the classic lotion set to stock up for the summer.

  • I have their perfume and it's SUCH a fun product with unique branding.

  • I love the nostalgic vibes of Vacation. Everything from the packaging to the scents to the ads are fantastically designed. I've been using their classic lotion for two years and love the scent and feel - no white cast!

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    The SPF feels a little heavy and perfumed for my face, but it doesn't break me out.

  • The packaging may be retro/throwback but the formulations are fully modern. The fact that they brought back the iconic Orange Gelee - and made it SPF 30 - makes me a customer for life. I am not fragrance-averse but do not like banana-based smells (another popular sun brand) - this "classic" sunscreen scent smells summery so it's perfect for the beach/pool but I wouldn't necessarily choose for everyday city wear.

  • Such a fun brand and user experience!! It smells so good. Soaks in really nicely. I love it. All of their products feel really nice, smell amazing and are super fun to use. Would make a great gift!

  • Works just fine... no issues... but my real reason for coming here to review is that coconut beach smell. I'm a sucker for that scent! I love it.

  • smells really nice and classic scent

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  • Worth the price tag for the scent alone. Smells like heaven and the formula is creamy, light weight, and not oily. Love all of their products and I don't even like sunscreen!

  • Great scents and very cool packaging. However, I stopped using this brand when I checked its waiting on Yuka and found that they have a n extremely low rating.

  • Cute branding, but you definitely buy it for the bottle. Nothing wrong with having a cute bottle - but the scent didn't really live up to my expectations and was kind of overhyped.

    Received a free product from Vacation
  • The chardonnay oil is great in theory, but in reality, it didn't work out for me. First, the bottle is tiny and won't last you for many uses. The product is almost too thin and runny which makes it difficult to apply- you have to keep pouring out a little at a time to be able to manage it. I didn't love the smell and I got burnt at the beach even though I was reapplying.

  • I have their sunscreen body lotion- not only does it work and feel nice, it smells incredible. Gone are the days of the old sunscreen smell, it smells like a day at the beach. Definitely reliable, worth treating yourself if you want an extra sunscreen.

  • Favorite sunscreen! I loved it so much I bought the perfume for it as well.

  • The brand makes sunscreen so fun. I've loved their Classic Whip and Mineral Lotion and they're some of my go-tos for beach days. The one downside is the price, but hey, they're going for a more premium positioning and clearly doing it well.

  • I've only tried the classic whip sunscreen but I thought it was great: the application was fun but practical, the scent was delightful & it protected me while at a music festival all day on a sunny day. Pricey, but in my opinion, I felt a lot less "gross and sticky" than I do with cheaper sunscreen alternatives.