Vacation reviews and discussion

4.5

93% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Nostalgic, transportive fragrance
  • Fun, innovative packaging
  • Lightweight, non-greasy textures
  • Reliable sun protection
  • Overpowering scent for some
  • Messy, finicky nozzles
  • Occasional sticky residue
  • Small, quickly depleted sizes

Vacation wins praise in reviews for making sunscreen enjoyable to use—lightweight, non-greasy formulas, playful formats like Classic Whip, and transportive nostalgic scents—while effectively preventing burns for many users. Reviews also flag drawbacks: strong fragrance, occasional stickiness or oily feel, finicky spray/whip nozzles, smaller sizes that empty quickly, and concerns from mineral-only or “clean” ingredient seekers.

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637 reviews and posts

  • I bought the Eau de Toilette so I could smell the scent they highlight across their products. I agree the scent is very nice, nostalgic and summery - however the perfume was very strong, a light spray is way too much and a bit overwhelming to use. I'd recommend softening the scent a bit so it's easier to apply without smelling so strongly, but love the smell and design.

  • At first you can't help but think this brand is just all packaging and marketing but, it really isn't. The marketing/branding is just the icing on the cake. The products are very well formulated, very creamy and effective! They also smell lovely which is always a plus. I also have very sensitive skin and don't have any issues with any of their products on my body or face!

  • I wanted to love this brand bc of the adorable retro packaging and the scent, but their spf pilled up on me everywhere

  • I tried the Classic Whip SPF at a friend's pool party and it is so fun. What got me most was the incredible scent! I almost did want to eat it, haha. I'm not sure I'd buy it for myself because I go through a LOT of sunscreen and it's a little more expensive. But it would be such a fun gift.

  • I have tried several products from Vacation. I like their after sun care. It is very gentle on my skin. I love their sunscreens because they're very unique and innovative. They have fun packaging and product formats.

  • I want to love vacation because of their amazing branding and packaging but the classic lotion is just ok! It has a thick white film and smells a little too much like Pina coladas for myself!

  • Awesome branding and packaging, but their perfume had to grow on me. Wasn't a fan of the scent at first.

  • The perfume literally is summer. Every product in this line smells amazing and lasts a long time. I work at ULTA and the Perfume is always sold out!

  • THE. SMELL. It's honestly soooo incredible. It makes me feel like I'm on vacation everytime I wear it. THe classic lotion is great and spreads well, and the chardonnay oil is great to add on top. The perfume is sooo nice and I love smelling like I'm on a tropical vacation everytime I wear it. The Miami Vice style packaging is soooo cute and fun.

  • Oh my gosh, this brand just gives all the nostalgic feels. I have tried 3 products and loved them all. The perfume, face sprtiz and spray. This is just fun and the products are effective.

  • Love the Chardonnay oil and classic whip. Smell, application, and efficacy are all great, I just wish the price was slightly more reasonable.

  • I love all of Vacation's sunscreens but the sunscreen oils are their best keep secret! Chardonnay Oil and Baby Oil go on so easily, sink in to the skin, and smell amazing.

  • Vacation makes the absolute best sun screen I've tried. Not only do the products smell amazing, they work. Vacation also has the best packaging and have managed to make sun screen a luxe experience. The lotion is my go to, but I've also just picked up the face spray. Unlike other face sprays, it doesn't have a strong alcohol smell or burn your eyes. I'll absolutely keep buying Vacation for summers to come.

  • 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

  • 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

    Received a free product from Vacation