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

  • Living in Southern California, I'm a regular sunscreen kind of gal. Normally I just grab whatever brand at whatever store and don't think twice about it but I recently read about oxybenzone being found in many over-the-counter sunscreens so I started paying attention to what I was putting on my body. Vacation meets the no oxybenzone requirement and more. It's also free of parabens and pegs (I don't even know what that is!) and other words I'm afraid to Google. The real reason I wanted to try it is because of its scent since it's self-described as "The World's Best-Smelling Sunscreen." And I'm here to tell you... it is! It smells like my teenage backyard suntanning sessions. Like banana Laffy Taffy. Like nostalgia in a tube. As an SPF 30 product, I feel confident it will provide adequate protection and it goes on smoothly and feels hydrating, not sticky. The faux-pharmacy packaging it arrived in is so fun, like a prescription for a relaxing summer. I'm a fan!

    Feedback

    Nothing. I love every aspect of receiving and using the product!

  • Smells great, applies easily, and makes me nostalgic! Now I want the entire collection so I can relive my 1990s fantasy

    Verified purchase

  • 100/10 obsessed. Bought via Thingdrop and love the look & feel. The spray applies well and the smell is so nostalgic.

  • Amazing oil! I got the best tan!!

    Received a free product from Vacation
  • Great brand! Have tried the whipped sunscreen and super spritz and I love it! I want to try the rest so bad

    Influencer for Vacation
  • Amazing packaging! Such a fun experience when I was opening the box.

  • Vacation Chardonnay Oil smells absolutely amazing and makes you feel like you are stepping into a sunny vineyard. The scent is light and uplifting without being overpowering, and every time I use it it just puts me in such a good mood. It spreads so easily over your skin and absorbs quickly without feeling sticky or heavy. I love how light and silky it feels, like it’s giving my skin a little treat without weighing me down. Using it has quickly become my favorite part of the day because it feels so luxurious but still effortless. Honestly, it’s like a tiny mini vacation in a bottle and I can’t imagine my routine without it.

  • There’s lots of fragrance. It smells ok but none the less, the whole beach will know you put sunscreen on. Also, if you sweat with this sunscreen on and it gets in your eyes it burns like a mother. It DOES work well as a skin protectant though.

  • Really enjoy this brand, especially love the mineral sunscreen for use on my daughter. The formulas work well, the scents are great, and the price is right. Wish it was more readily available in Canada!

  • I love this product so much the scent is so nostalgic and reminds me of my childhood growing up in south Florida. it goes on easily and evenly as well and I have never gotten a sunburn when ive properly applied

  • Vacation is a literal vacation. First off branding is so on point I think this alone already makes the product so enjoyable. The whipped cream sunscreen can is a definite conversation started,but also all the smells of nostalgia is enough for me to want to keep buying. Truly brings me back to the days our parents used to lather us up with sunscreen whether it was to play sports outside or lay on the beach.

    Friends with Vacation
  • Vacation has some of the coolest branding. I was definitely swayed to purchase because of their retro vibe. So far I've only tried their classic whip sunscreen. I saw it on TikTok & needed to try it. All I can say is that a little product goes a very long way. Each time I sprayed it, it was far too much for me to use alone. I'd be curious to try more of their products

  • I love the smell and how easily applicable it is! Overall great product.

    Feedback

    Wish that they sold a larger refill bottle so that i can cut down on plastic use/make it last longer or refill the bottles I already have. Also just in general to have a recycling program already set up to establish corporate responsibility for producing plastic to have it waste stream managed.

  • The sunscreen was non-greasy and smelled amazing. Will definitely be making this my go-to body sunscreen going forward since a little goes a long way so I feel like it's a good financial value as well. Got my hands on the new spray as well through Thingdrop and it's incredible - not greasy, goes on evenly, smells delicious. I want to try the oil next :)

  • I absolutely LOVE this brand. The vibe is incredible and they hold true to the brand identity down to the receipt slip being on old fax paper. The sunscreen smells amazing, the cologne is nostalgic, and everything about it is so classic.

  • The spray Vacation sunscreen is great! Not only does it work well as a sunscreen but it smells amazing and melts into my skin perfectly. I haven't tried anything else from this brand but would love too!

  • I wanted to love this brand and product so much, but unfortunately just the novelty packaging was most enjoyable. I first saw the brand in hotel rooms, like The Standard in Miami, and felt like it was perfect product placement albeit the price was high for the small bottles. I purchased while on vacation and felt like the sun protection and tan acceleration was lacking. I'm also used to getting massive bottles with price breaks from big box stores and felt the quantity in each bottle was not enough to last even a weekend in the sun. I appreciate the clever branding and the whimsical approach each of the different products take on, but the efficacy is not enough to keep me coming back.

  • I really love the smell and the coverage, it seems to last a long time and the vintage branding is so cute and nostalgic. HOWEVER-- I ordered this off of Miami Sample and it took FOREVER to ship, which was a little annoying.

  • This is my FAVORITE sunscreen/body care brand! Suncreen works super well, packaging is gorgeous, and smells amazing. I actually even bought their perfume because I loved the scent so much! I've met their team and they're awesome, too. Branding is so rad, products are great - a 10/10 all the way. Highly recommend!

  • Got the classic lotion. Great classic smell and great feeling lotion. Perfect for summer.