4.5
93% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
Vacation
4.5 • 624 Reviews
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4.5
93% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
Vacation earns strong reviews for making sunscreen genuinely enjoyable and effective, with lightweight formulas that blend cleanly, prevent burns, and deliver a nostalgic coconut-banana “summer” scent. Reviews also flag weaknesses: potent fragrance, small sizes that run out quickly, occasional packaging issues (leaky oil, finicky spray/whip mechanics), mixed experiences with mineral options and oil protection, and some users finding performance comparable to drugstore formulas.
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3y ago
Love the whipped cream sun screen
I first tried VACATION by Vacation (the perfume) and the scent absolutely brings me back to when I was a kid, swimming in the pool on a hot, sunny day and my mom would tell me to put on sunscreen (the banana boat kind). While I loved the perfume, I wasn't a huge fan of the spray sunscreen. It was messy and spilled all over one of my favorite tote bags when I went to the beach.
I have used vacation spray, fragrance, classic lotion, and face spray. The SMELL is fantastic. Each time I wore the product I received compliments on how good I smelled. For a face sunscreen spray, I find it often leaves me looking very greasy, but this was not bad. The lotion was great. I would like to try the whip and the oil in the future. I am on my second bottle of fragrance and will continue to repurchase.
Not sure why people love?! There are so many better sunscreen products out there, and this brand honestly seems gimmicky.
I hate a overtly long skincare routine Vacation is quick, easy and simple
3y ago
Super innovative/creative packaging and product! Makes putting on sunscreen fun for all ages!
Cool look and feel, high quality, travel friendly, amazing website literally obsessed
THE BRANDING IS AMAZING! The formulations are also great but they 1000% killed it on the packaging. It has a nostalgic element to it while also being very chic. I have 4 of their products and I would love to expand my collection.
3y ago
Tried the sunscreen and was let down. Liked the smell but almost instantly it started pilling after I applied it. Could not use after 2-3 uses with other options in the market
The best smelling sunscreen out there! Love the branding and the actual product is brilliant. Have used both the sunscreen and the oil - love!
I purchased the Vacation sunscreen inside of a Nordstrom store and it was definitely an impulse buy. I’d never heard of the brand but the packaging was so cute and it smelled so good! I just wish the bottle were larger and a better value for the price because we should all be slathering sunscreen on and everything but the price makes me want to with this brand.
love that this makes SPF fun... very tempted to eat it. like, every time. Also love the air freshener that came with my bottle of whip!!
3y ago
Love this brand – they're cheeky, fun, nostalgic and on-point with their products. I have a lip balm and a candle currently (bought as the weather turned cold last fall), but will be stocking up on summer essentials in the next few weeks based on the scents and formats they offer. The combination of scents is gorgeous and the product formats are very fun. After reading a few more reviews, I'm so happy to hear others think so too! I would definitely recommend this brand, and I'm glad their (kind of) cult following is catching on!
A summer in a bottle. ✨ Silky, smooth and non-greasy. Smells amazing too.
3y ago
Their retro branding is what got me interested in this SPF, but the quality is what keeps me coming back! I have their original SPF 30 sunscreen lotion and love the smell. It’s very nostalgic.
this is the sunscreen i can no longer live without… it is a vacation in a bottle and also, is perfect to bring on vacations
The whipped sunscreen is my new favorite! Super fun product design and the product works extremely well!
I purchased the classic whip after seeing it on tiktok. I love the fun design and it is easy to dispense. Use a gentle hand when pressing the nozzle as a lot comes out quickly. The whipped texture allows a little to go a long way and makes it easily spreadable. I also use this on my face periodically and does not clog pores but gives a nice glow to the skin without being sticky. My only complaint is the nozzle does tend to get a little messy and product dries in the nozzle which can be annoying.
Love the Chardonnay oil!
3y ago
Post Bain de Soleil (RIP I’ll never forget you) this is the best sunscreen on the market. Simple, no frills, works great, smells terrific, fits in any beach bag effortlessly, is cool. It’s just perfect. Love the perfume too.