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

  • Fresh coconut and warm sunshine and fuzzy striped towels. Vacation transports me to my early years living in South Florida, when a drive to the ocean was a weekend occurrence. Now, living in the northeast, a tropical trip is a rare event. However, I can slather this on, curl up with a book on a roof deck, and feel as though I'm back on the beach rather than tucked in between skyscrapers. From their website, to their Pool Suite newsletter, to the packaging itself, everything about Vacation is considered and executed with great attention to detail and craft. I will continue to add this to cart every year when the temperatures start rising!

  • Not only do the products work, but each scent is reminiscent of growing up in South Florida and living at the beach. Love the range of products, especially the whip for SPF. The fragrance is beautiful and makes you feel like you've spent a day in the sun. The Ball Boy candle is a must have for lovers of a unique scent- the cucumber is SO fresh with a hint of tennis ball.

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    Would love to see more scent options.

  • I am a HUGE fan of the branding as well as the sunscreen portfolio. Love every product I have tried so far: Classic Whip, Classic Lotion, & the lip balm collection. I am picky with my lip balm as it is something I carry with me everywhere and I have to say the mint flavor is my current go to. The classic whip is an amazing upgrade to your basic body sunscreen and the classic lotion is in my everyday routine if I am not wearing makeup (in my experience it doesn't layer well with my makeup). The price point for sunscreen products is also very accesible :)

  • The product lived up to the hype! I had to smuggle it back to Canada but it was so worth it. The smell and texture is everything I wanted in a sunscreen. The oil is the real hero here though.

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    I wish I can get them in Canada!

  • Love the classic sunscreen and the Chardonnay oil. I always wondered why modern sunscreens didn't embrace the amazing look of vintage brands. Smells like memories of the beach. Love it!

  • The smell is next level, they make great sizes for travel, and best of all, if rubs in very well. Will continue to repurchase!

  • One of the best smelling sunscreens on the market. Their branding is absolutely eye-catching and fun.

  • Very cool packaging and delicious scent. I tried the whipped sunscreen and was worried about how the texture would be but it exceeded expectations. Very smooth and not greasy, good coverage and again smells divine. Would recommend

  • I just love this brand. All things being equal in terms of quality of product the retro nostalgic vibe is super fun and the whipped cream themed sunscreen can't be beat.

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

  • 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.

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    The mousse itself is a little sticky and quite fragrant. It's perfect for a day at the beach, but I definitely not something I would use everyday.

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  • 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.

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    Change the chapstick formula.

  • 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.

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  • 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!

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  • 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.

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    Would be awesome to see a fragrance-free collection.

  • 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!

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    Only disappointment was the size of the product, I feel like I would use up the whole bottle after one day at the beach.

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  • 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.

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