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

  • I LOVE the chardonnay oil! I feel like my skin is glowy and full of moisture after being in the sun!! It smells good and doesn't feel sticky or oily. 10/10 for the chic package design too. I feel like a 90s super model when I use it ;)

  • Wow - if you like the nostalgic smell of sunscreen in the best way possible, you'll love these products. I love the packaging and vintage feel of the products. The SPF if fine for minimal sun (depending on exposure) but both the classic and mineral rub in nicely and don't leave a greasy feel.

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    Higher SPF options would be great.

  • I can't get over how good this sunscreen smells, and the branding is on point - I always look forward to Vacation emails!!

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    I can't think of anything.

  • Great, non-sticky, spray on sunblock. Makes application very easy

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    Wish there was more product!

  • 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.

  • 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!

  • 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.

  • 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?

  • 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.

  • 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.

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  • 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

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  • The guy was funny and the packaging is cute

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    Nothing

  • love this brand and all of their marketing campaigns

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.