Vacation reviews and discussion

4.5

93% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Nostalgic, transportive fragrance
  • Innovative, playful formats
  • Lightweight, non-greasy textures
  • Consistently effective protection
  • Occasionally sticky application
  • Strong, lingering fragrance
  • Inconsistent white-cast issues
  • Leaky or flimsy packaging

Vacation wins rave reviews for making sunscreen genuinely enjoyable and, for many, highly effective—lightweight textures, no-sting protection, and a signature nostalgic scent draw repeat use—yet critiques note occasional white cast, stickiness or pilling, strong fragrance, small/leaky packaging, and mixed results with mineral and oil formats. Reviews of Vacation highlight standout formats like Classic Whip, Classic Lotion, and Chardonnay/Champagne oils, but also mention spray-can mechanism hiccups and uncertainty about application amounts with the whipped mousse.

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622 reviews and posts

  • Used the classic lotion in 50 SPF and loved it. as an Irish girl that only burns I would defiantly re-buy this. Feels super light weight and not greasy. packing it so cute. Didn't get burned while using and didn't feel gross after applying. The bottle lasted quite long for how much I typically use.

  • Vacation has won me over with its charming, nostalgic vibe. The '90s-style branding and packaging are a delight, and the brand's identity is well-executed. Nevertheless, I'm a repeat customer thanks to the overall enjoyable experience.

  • I was so incredibly impressed by the products that I’ve gotten to try from Vacation. Especially their unique whipped SPF. It’s so much fun to apply suncare with it, and it’s unlike anything else I’ve seen on the market. Plus the brand offers fun scents so we aren’t estuvo with the traditional smell a lot of us associate with SPFs with Vacation.

    Product tester
  • I have their facial SPF and their spray body SPF. The scent is intoxicating! It keeps my skin protected from the sun and moisturized. I would LOVE to try more from this brand! I was introduced to this brand from FabFitFun.

  • The branding of the sunscreen is amazing, I love the packaging and aesthetic of the brand. I I've only purchased the classic lotion SPF 30 but I'm a big fan. It has a thicker consistency than some sun lotions I've used but it rubs in very well and gives me good coverage. It smells great but I do think it's a bit overpriced but to be fair I think most sunscreens are these days but I suppose that's a conversation for another time.

  • I was influenced into trying the whip sunscreen and it did not disappoint! You don’t need a lot to cover your face and rubs in without leaving white tone on face. Put it on before applying makeup and makeup laid nice over. It also smells delish!

  • I am super pale and have very sensitive skin but I LOVE to travel and be outdoors! Needless to stay I struggle when my golden skinned girlfriend and I go on vacation together. Vacation SPF is a life saver and actually smells so good :) pairs perfectly with my beach resort mai tai! I caught a little tan using both their spf 30 and oil too!

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  • Classic beachy summertime scent that is uplifting and familiar. Tried the chardonnay oil and the spray bottle. Scent on the oil was much more subdued then the spf spray bottle fyi. Enjoyed the scent so much I went through the bottle in a month in NYC

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    Would purchase again over the generic brands found in stored based on scent and packaging. Label faded on the oil bottle.

  • Definitely a cool product, original idea, and great packaging concept. The smell is amazing, not the stereotypical tropical scent but rather something that feels more elevated and curated. It is thicker in consistency when compared to other sunscreen lotions, but it leaves the skin soft and not greasy.

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    I wish I had more control over the amount of product I get from each pump. Sometimes a little bit came out while others more than I needed came out, which caused a bit of waste.

  • Huge fan of this brand’s vibe! Being in Miami I love the retro look of it and their products are great. I have used their sunscreens as well as perfume - always get a compliment when I wear it. Finally tested the new whipped sunscreen and love it. It had that beachy scent which may not be for everyone but I personally like it. Was really surprised by the formula, because of the packaging and mousse-like texture the product was very spreadable and sunk right into the skin - no stickiness at all. Also just incredibly fun to use!

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  • I tried the Vacation Inc. signature summer scent. The scent is really light and fruity, with the pineapple note being the dominant note on first spray. It didn't last particularly long, and after a few hours the scent was pretty much non-existent. The packaging is really cute though, and their branding is top tier.

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    I would work a bit harder on the products themselves, instead of just having fun branding.

  • i am obsessed with the overall vibe of the brand! the brand identity is cohesive throughout their whole product line. everything smells exactly what you think it would smell like!

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    i wish that the spf was a little more than 30

    Received a free product from Vacation
  • It’s fantastic. I love Vacation whipped sunscreen because it’s easy to apply, has nice smell and so creative. I love how IT WORKS and protects my skin

    Received a free product from Vacation
  • I like the non greasy formulation and how soft my face is with each use. Vacation Classic Lotion glides on smoothly on the face and body. This sunscreen product is water resistant for up to 80 minutes. It is always best to remember reapplying. My sensitive skin did not burn using broad Spectrum SPF 50 sunscreen. This tube is travel sized so do not forget SPF, you can throw it in your purse for on the go sun protection. The formula is smooth, easy to apply, and not greasy at all. The scent is amazing! This sunscreen blends well on the skin and also has a classic summer scent of coconut oil and banana extract.

  • I've been using the Classic Spray SPF 50 for about a year now, and I love it. As they proudly tout, it smells incredible. I'm a sucker for an interesting brand experience that feels delightful, fresh, and unexpected — all of which Vacation achieves with the perfect dash of kitsch. Went to some cold water springs in Texas today and got to experience the nostalgic glory of Classic Whip. Loved it even though I accidentally sent a stream of whipped sunscreen all over my beach towel due to poor aim prep on my part whilst trying to get the clip. I'll continue to be a Vacation sunscreen devotee. All this said flagging that I didn't apply my Classic Whip today until after I swam in the natural springs because was unsure if the formula is safe for marine life. I will use a mineral/reef safe sunscreen when venturing into natural bodies of water to protect their lil ecosystems (and my skin), but will continue to be a Vacation devotee otherwise.

  • The Classic Whip, Classic Lotion, Super Sprtiz and Chardonnay Oil are some of my favorites! Vacation offers such a fun take on sunscreen and so many different options!

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  • Absolute 10/10. 🌴 I use the Classic Lotion and the lip balm and I'm completely obsessed. What's even better for me is their packaging, website and whole retro brand experience. There's something so awesome and nostalgic about having the Vacation brand as part of my gear at the beach, and it will be a staple for the rest of my adult life for sure.

    Just a huge fan!
  • The absolute coolest of the cool sunscreen brand. The Champagne oil is my personal favorite, but I can't wait to try the Spritz!

  • I'm a visual-oriented person when it comes to consuming products, which I'm not proud of, so I had to try Vacation's products. I bought three things: mineral sunscreen, eau de toilette, and an air freshener. First, the sunscreen. It definitely has a white cast when putting on quite an amount. It's important to test the perfect amount for your skin, not to show a white cast when using it. Also, it's pretty oily. If you prefer matte skin texture, I don't recommend this product. Second, the perfume. The scent is so unique; I never smell this scent ever in any other brands. I'm a huge fan of fragrances and have used all niche brand ones, but I never smell something like this one before. The sweet coconut scent blended with banana and pineapple is perfect for the summer fragrance. I can't wait to use it again the next summer. Third, the air freshener. The scent is exactly the same as the above perfume that I mention. However, it didn't last long. This would work well in the car, a closed space, but it didn't work well in the room. Overall, I only recommend its perfume.

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    Its sunscreen is not that much different from other brands in the market. Maybe the sunscreen with the fragrance one would be distinct due to its signature scent, but since I have sensitive skin to the synthetic fragrance, I won't use it. I hope they make more scented products than skincare ones. Its perfume is its best product to me.

  • I love the smell and feel of these products. Sunscreen can often be sticky and smell like alcohol/chemicals but when I lather in Vacation sunscreen and close my eyes I feel like I’m sitting in paradise. Not to mention the branding is so well done. The nostalgic vibe goes way past the products themselves, the packaging, tags and every little detail in between includes a well thought out approach to retro inspired leisure.

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    I originally wanted to see a spray sunscreen when I first purchased from them in 2021, but they actually dropped one this year (2022) and I am thrilled about it. It would be great to see a tinted spf next!