Vacation reviews and discussion

Amazing scents and effective sunscreen that goes on without feeling greasy or otherwise gross. The fragrance captures a summer vacation perfectly!

LOVE!

I received the Classic Whip mousse product through a Thingdrop. The packaging is so fun and delightful - I loved all of the printed matter that comes with the product. There were scratch-off cards, pamphlets and an air freshener. The product itself is a really fun form factor.

I purchased their sunscreen oil, lip balm and car fragrance. The sunscreen oil soaks in very quickly and smells great, as does the car fragrance (nostalgic and beachy), but the pineapple upside down cake scented lip balm smelled too sweet and didn't feel substantially moisturing.

I love the formula and smell of the whipped SPF, plus a little goes a long way. The branding is to die for, they sent along some goodies in the package including a car freshener, which smells amazing.

Creative experience, always coming out with fun new brand activations. But the #1 reason–it's probably the best smelling product I have ever used.

My favorite product from Thingdrop so far!!!! The packaging was so fun and the branding is absolutely amazing. The product is great and smells so amazing, and unboxing it felt like receiving a gift with all the surprises in it!

Smells amazing, super light

My only experience with this brand is trying the whipped sunscreen. The texture reminds me of traditional shaving cream, it's definitely a fun product and will get you a lot of attention at the pool deck. Smells like an old-school sunscreen, which doesn't bother me. It's a little greasy but not too bad. I LOVE their playful branding! Would love to try more from this brand.

Really love the retro branding, and the products are equally as great! I’ve used the Classic Lotion previously and loved the application and scent, and recently tried the Mousse as part of the Thingdrop. Was really impressed with the texture! It made it easy to get a full coverage application and didn’t feel sticky like spray-on sunscreens I’ve used in the past. The bottle design is really fun!

I got the classic whip during a Thingdrop and I am obsessed!! The branding is on point, and the unboxing experience is great. I like the formula-- the whipped mousse really feels like whipped cream and is light and airy on the skin. The smell is beachy, but not cloying or overwhelming. The scent is complex like a summery perfume, not a sunscreen. Overall it's a bit pricey for an everyday sunscreen, but will definitely repurchase for vacations & gifts.

Love the brand & the scents!

Purchased the spray can through a previous ThingDrop. Really loved the smell. It gets the job done too - no burns after a full day at the beach.

Love the brand and scent. The marketing and content is some of the best in the cpg space.

Incredibly fun branding and great product! I tried out the classic spray and I can tell its' going to be a staple. It smells great, applies well, has no white cast, and kept my very pale skin from getting burned during a hot day on the roof of my apartment. Love that it's reef safe! A winner!

I’m obsessed with this brand and their products. I’ve used the Classic Lotion and also have purchased the perfume and candles that match the scent 😂 The sunscreen does have a strong scent, but I personally love it. It makes me feel like I am at the beach. Their branding is pure nostalgia and is a big part of the appeal for me. The sunscreen does go on nicely and is easy to blend in. It isn’t as greasy as drugstore brands. They also have a companion radio app (Poolsuite) to help you keep the beach vibes going!

I've been a fan Poolside FM for years so when I saw that they were launching Vacation, I knew it'd be great. The smell reminds of vacationing in Wildwood NJ as a kid in the 90s. The classic lotion goes on very well and doesn't leave a white cast.

I really want to give this nostalgic brand 5 stars, but the bottle size leaves something to be desired. It feels more like a sample size or good for one tropical vacation, but not to last an entire summer. The whip was a fun gift to add to a tween's birthday basket.

The packaging for the body oil is SO BAD it leaked everywhere all over my bad and I could only use it once. The bronzing lotion stained my swimsuit and I don’t feel like it helped me get any tanner. Love their branding. Lip oil tastes weird.

personally purchased; used for 2+ years While not revolutionizing the sunscreen market with extremely effective level of UV-screens, or invisible cast, etc. this range of products manages to bring a nostaligia and fun to the application of its products (or it's candles). It's patented memorable scents, fun packaging and aesthetics harkening back to some fun "80s beach club that business men and families would frequent in Miami" vibes make it really easy to actually pick up off your shelf and remember to use.