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.
AI summary based on Thingtesting reviews
4y ago
I use their classic sunscreen and I find it to have a smooth application. My favorite is the smell and branding though! Both super nostalgic. Also love a local Miami brand!
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I would love to see the oil come in larger packaging.
4y ago
Smelled great, gorgeous vintage vibes
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Would love if there were a way to make more sustainable packaging, but that's always tricky for product!
4y ago
Vacation's launch marketing superbly creative and I couldn't help but but join in on the fun and order a bottle of the classic lotion. It's more expensive than my typical sunscreen for sure, but the smell does bring the ~vibes~ and it's a fun upgrade for an afternoon lounging in the fun. I've given a few bottles as gifts and they've all been a hit.
4y ago
I have tried the aerosol spray, the perfume, the lip balm, and the air fresheners and love them all! The perfume definitely wasn't as good as I thought it was going to be but the sunscreen products are awesome, work well and smell amazing!
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The perfume could smell a little better?
4y ago
I love the whipped sunscreen! I wear sunscreen every single day and find this is easy to apply to apply all over my body and smells amazing. It doesn't leave a sticky or slimy residue. The packaging is really nice and it arrived quickly. I haven't worn it outside for a long time and I think I might need to reapply more frequently because it feels like a pretty thin layer.
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I think it could be a little more moisturizing.
4y ago
Vacation is one of the more exciting brands that i've come across in recent years. First and foremost, there's nothing not to like about it's nostalgic identity. What i like most about Vacation is their attention to detail on every touch point surrounding the brand. They are consistently extremely witty and creative with everything they do. In addition to that, the product is really pleasant. The scents truly puts you in a Vacation state of mind.
4y ago
The smell is soooo good, doesn’t leave white streaks and I feel protected all day! I love this brand
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They could make the product less sticky when first applying
4y ago
Great!
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Nothing!
4y ago
The guy was funny and the packaging is cute
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Nothing
4y ago
love this brand and all of their marketing campaigns
4y ago
I love the scent of almost all of their products, the lotion is kind of similar to sun bum but with more of a blossom scent. The Chardonnay oil has more of a luxurious scent that reminds me of a resort however I’m not sure how well it protects from the sun because when I used that I was a little crispy afterward but I still love the product.
4y ago
Incredibly detailed and accurately retro visual branding strategy that I personally can't get enough of. I'm on my second bottle of Chardonnay Oil and basically force all of my friends to try it- it's that good. The packaging, scent, and efficacy are all well worth the purchase.
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My second bottle's graphics have worn off during travel.
4y ago
Vacation products are incredibly eye-catching, and they've completely nailed the nostalgia-factor with the branding. I started following them on Instagram when they first launched, and have proceeded to purchase almost every product. Each deserves a chef's kiss in their own right. My hero product is probably the mineral sunscreen as it's super long lasting without feeling tacky on the skin; it's also effective at mitigating burns! The t-shirts are also so cool; they're high quality and you just feel like you've been transported back to simpler times when you wear it.
4y ago
Received the 30SPF Spray to Thingtest. As not a huge fan of spray sunscreens, I thought it was great! The application was smooth and the sunscreen had a nice feel. I was excited to enjoy the "Vacation" smell, but I didn't really get that in the spray. Smelled like regular sunscreen to me.
4y ago
This. Is. My. Favorite. Smell. I wanna eat it. I wanna bath in it. I wanna replace my blood with it. If you have core memories of going to the beach when you were little and checking into your seaside motel that smelled like clean towels and pool shock and suntan oil and eating bugles out of the bag and mom letting you wear her sunglasses and stay up way too late… walking barefoot on the cool evening pavement to get an Italian ice with your dad while he tries to explain how the moon makes the tide work but you’re distracted by the salty sweet smell of the sand dunes and sea grass…. Then I guarantee you need this.
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Literally nothing. I wish it came in big gulp size.
4y ago
love the packaging and the smell. the spritzer is also a beautiful amazing idea that I love for a non-makeup goer like myself. the chapstick is also sooo tasty and such a good balm, I love that it has SPF in it (many dont these days). I feel protected but still worthy of a nice tan when I choose vacation! I like that the chardonnay oil bottle gets that kind of greasy look the more that you use it - adds to its purpose and design. I love how the chardonnay oil dispenses as well, most oils are through a spray which isn't always sustainable.
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better ingredients (bad rating on the Yuka app) would make me feel more sure of using this product, I also wish the chardonnay oil and spritzer came in a bigger bottle.
4y ago
The light weight mist is nice. The scent is neutral. It doesn’t really have a unique fragrance to sunscreens. I was hoping it would be more unique. Packaging is nice. It leaves the skin feeling hydrated. The can I received has a very stiff spray button, so I can’t really use it as intended. I have to spray into my palm and then apply.
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I think the fragrance could be worked on as well as the spray can functionality.
4y ago
I love the design, brand humanistic tone and packaging. My very fair skin didn't get any sunburn while using it. The formula is a bit sticky when applied but it goes away quickly. The fragrance is a bit too sweet for me but it wasn't overpowering.
4y ago
Ordered the candles and perfume. Love them all.
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Of the candle, the blue candle was the only one that smelled a little weird to me. But generally speaking they all smell amazing and the descriptions are adorable.
4y ago
Took this on vacation to Florida, smells great and works great! Perfect for a day in the sun.
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It seems like the product was used up very quickly. Three people, one day, and the spray can feels almost empty (but hard to tell).