4.5
93% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
Vacation
4.5 • 623 Reviews
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4.5
93% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
Vacation delivers effective, great-smelling SPF, according to reviews that praise Classic Lotion, Classic Whip, sprays, and Chardonnay Oil for lightweight, non-greasy application, minimal white cast, and reliable burn protection. Reviews also flag drawbacks: strong fragrance, occasional pilling or stickiness, leaking or flimsy packaging on oils and sprays, smaller sizes that empty quickly, and mixed experiences with perfume and mineral formulas—making Vacation a sensorial, nostalgic win with some practicality trade-offs.
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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!
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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!
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This brand is a little pricey for the size of the product—a bottle of the lotion doesn’t last long if you’re using it regularly.
5y ago
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.
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I wish there was a smaller size to throw in my bag when running around the city or traveling.
1y ago
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.
Obsessed with Vacation sunscreen! Their Whipped SPF smells so good and I love the way it makes my skin feel. So much better than traditional body sunscreen!
Love the couple of products I’ve tried so far! Also such cute branding
2y ago
one of the most well-branded brands! ever! and their products are great quality. I love the feel they bring to their products, their brand spirit. everything is very well thought-out! huge huge fan
Works as a great sunscreen for my face. The smell is great too!
Obsessed with this whole brand. Their products smell so good especially the candles. The packaging is so cute also. Such a vibe and makes you feel like you're at the beach.
Low ingredient, high quality products with some of the most delightful and consistent branding you'll see anywhere. I love their confidence almost as much as I love their products. If you're reading this, you should be wearing more SPF!
Obsessed with the smell and aesthetic of this brand!
2y ago
I as so excited to use this brand, but I found the really strong cliche sunscreen scent off putting and did not use it once from the moment it was opened.
Super fun packaging. The nostalgia is what got my attention and if you're interested in trying, I snagged mine on discount from FabFitFun.
First of all, the branding is incredible. The classic spray smells good and doesn't leave the skin feeling sticky. I also love that the SPF is high at 30 but not too high
Super Spritz is the only spf mist to not burn my eyes! They kill it with branding and curating an awesome summer vibe too
Já quero o meu! Aposto que o cheiro é delicioso
I really loved the smell and feel of the Classic Vacation Lotion. It went on really well and didn't feel greasy or sticky. I think it's a great size too. It can easily fit in my tote bag when going to work or the beach. I do try to get higher SPF normally, so I might opt to try something with a higher SPF next time, but if you're looking for SPF 30, I'd recommend it. I'd be curious to try the one in the whip cream shaped bottle-seems like a great gift idea!
3y ago
I love every product I’ve bought from here. My favorite has to be the Chardonnay oil bc of the smell and how it leaves your body feeling after a shower. Amazing products, amazing smells, feels great on sensitive skin! Wish the oils came in larger sizes though!