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.

AI summary based on Thingtesting reviews

637 reviews and posts

  • The packaging I liked. Classic WHIP. Shook the bottle and touched the nozzle to get a ping pong ball size in the palm of your hand. I loved the smell of the product. Besides the smell, I also liked when putting it on your skin there was no greasy feel.

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    The only thing is in order to take this on vacation it has to be 3.4 ounces or smaller to take on the plane. Needs to be travel friendly.

  • Charming sunscreen I picked up during a ThingDrop. It is exactly what it says it is--an updated version of the classic sunscreen many of us remember as kids. The spray seems to adhere to one's skin quickly and easily, so I don't feel like I am wasting tooooo much like with many other spray sunscreens. As someone who LOVES a sunscreen smell, I am into it.

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    If you hated the classic sunscreen smell as a kid, this is not the product for you.

  • I’m obsessed with Vacation sunscreens! Honestly, I love all their formulas and get excited when they release a new one. They feel lightweight and silky on the skin, and the scent is divine. It’s like a little treat every time I apply it, which makes the whole sunscreen routine enjoyable. I even bought their perfume to keep that scent on me more often, but unfortunately, it’s a bit too weak for my liking...I wish it were more long-lasting. What really stands out about Vacation is how they've turned a boring, everyday ritual into a fun moment, making sun protection feel fun rather than a chore. If you want a sunscreen that’s effective, smells incredible, and makes you feel like you’re living the luxe life, Vacation is the way to go.

  • This brand is my absolute obsession, are you kiiidddding me! I bought almost everything in their collection last summer and I brought the minis with me to Greece because I couldn't do without them. The branding is epic and the quality is unmatched. The whipped sunscreen is my fave and it feels amazing on the skin. The smell is divine and leave my skin soo soft.

  • Ok. If you want to feel Like you’re on vacation while at your 9-5… Or while you’re stuck in traffic, or even while you just shopping at the grocery store??? Well, this is it! I’m obsessed! I use the lotion and spray on the perfume and I’m instantly happy. It literally feels and smells like you’re sitting at the most relaxing beach or laying poolside! I recommend it and love by it! My new go To summer scent! Ps. Packaging is so pretty!

  • Sunscreen is a YES, perfume is a no. First the positives — the sunscreen is sooo fun. It smells amazing and nostalgic and I love whipping it out of my beach bag. I love how creamy it goes on, and I’m a sucker for unique packaging. It’s a little bit expensive, but I’m excited that I’ve been seeing it in CVS now! A lot more accessible for me to repurchase. Now the perfume – when I sampled it, I initially loved it, but wearing it I feel it’s lacking depth. It has more of a cheap body spray scent to me. This is something I would repurchase, but is fun if you have a sample or travel size.

  • So much fun and don’t eat it! It a whipped sun tan sunscreen that looks like cool whip. It’s easy to use and apply. Love it. Great texture and smells good.

  • Love the fragrance and the feel. I’ve used the Orange Gelee and the whipped lotion. Both leave my skin feeling soft and smelling good. The fact that I can say that AND they are a good SPF is a bonus! I’m on my third tube of the Orange Gelee and I just started using it this summer. Love it. Update- don’t buy this for the beach. lol sand sticks to it like crazy. But boat or swimming pool- awesome!

  • I absolutely love the Chardonnay oil. It is a great SPF especially if you’re going to the beach or something. But I just love the scent of it. It smells so good. And the packaging is so cute and really vintage 80s looking and I like to keep it out on my vanity looking cute

  • Everything is so thought out with this brand, it’s insane. They send you little goodies and coupons with your order, so fun, and the sunscreen is great - a little goes a long way so I’m hoping the bottle lasts me a while! Obviously the whip isn’t the most convenient shape but the novelty of it is awesome and fun.

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    It’s expensive and trendy as hell…would be nice if it was affordable. I probably would only buy this as a gift for someone in the future and not for myself for practical use (it’s double the cost of a regular sunscreen).

  • I knew I would love this product from when I saw it because of the concept. But when I got in person I loved it even more because it spreads easily and it gives you a glow. There is a scent but it isn’t too heavy.

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    Perhaps a unscented version for those that don’t like scents

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  • The days of big sunscreen lounging around waiting to be disrupted are over. An even more leisure-minded underdog is here and this product kicks @ss. Form factor and packaging are lovely. The future of leisure has never been creamier. Especially liked the way the top pops off with a flourish.

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    Price is a bit steep but worth it.

  • I LOVE the packaging and branding for Vacation products. I just received the whipped sunscreen and the packaging is so clever. It smells amazing and came with an air freshener and two scratch off tickets.

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    You have to spend quite a bit to get free shipping.

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  • I've been a fan for a long while, ever since the early days with the first iteration of the Chardonnay Oil. Vacation takes seemingly mundane sun products and elevates them to a pleasant, vibey experience that feels more luxe and more enjoyable than anything in the space. The Chardonnay Oil is the most surprising of the products I've tried, as it's silky and effective while moisturizing and yet somehow still avoiding the greasy feeling that you'd expect from similar products. I also love the Classic Whip sunscreen - it's just damn fun.

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    none!

  • This is a great sunscreen! It’s easy to apply- just spray it on and go. It has the classic, coconut sun product scent, but it’s not overwhelming. It also, makes your skin feel soft and moisturized, but not greasy!

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  • First the branding is genius! I literally could not remember if it was a brand from my childhood. I got the facial spray. It is gentle on my skin which often reacts from sunscreen. It has a scent but it fades super fast. I love having it in my purse to reapply.

  • This is seriously the best sunscreen out there. The scent is what keeps me coming back -- I use the classic lotion, chardonnay Oil, the super spritz, and had to get the air freshener once I used the lotion. I vividly remember putting sunscreen on at the beach and having it be a miserable experience, but this brings back that nostalgic scent i've always loved but makes the application experience somewhat elevated.

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  • I bought a pack of 6 of their Classic Lotion on a whim from a sample sale website after seeing this brand pop up on Thingtesting! I really enjoy the nostalgic packaging, application, and smell.

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    I did get stopped by TSA and they searched my carry-on toiletry bag for this sunscreen - thankfully they didn't trash it. I did pack one too many things this time around so my ratio might have gone over the 3-1-1 rule!

  • Making sunscreen fun again. As someone who grew up in the 80s, the nostalgia really got me-the scent, the packaging and I love how all of it takes me back to those days. That said, I am always looking for ways to wearing sunscreen a pleasurable experience and Vacation captures that. I’m a believer that whatever gets you to slather on the SPF and if it’s nostalgia or a great scent, so be it.

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    Not necessarily improvement but I want to see a sunless tanner by them.

  • I love vacation sunscreen. The texture is so rich and is great for sensitive skin! I can use this sunscreen everyday and never feel oily. It’s always in my bag for on the go protection. Another plus is that is has no sent to it. I can be protected with out the sunscreen smell.

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    I would love to see more facial products.