4.5
93% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
Vacation
4.5 • 648 Reviews
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4.5
93% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
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
3y ago
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.

3y ago
The absolute coolest of the cool sunscreen brand. The Champagne oil is my personal favorite, but I can't wait to try the Spritz!

4y ago
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.

4y ago
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!

4y ago
The quality of the spray, standard lotion, and mineral lotion is wonderful. Our family have delicate skin and have no issues with breakouts. The smell is AMAZING! Best branding and marketing.

4y ago
Vacation is a top class brand. Their products are innovative and high quality! From their visual design and branding, to the details and customer experience, I am a huge fan of the products. I have tried the lotion, spritzer, chardonnay oil, chapsticks, and car fresheners. While I did receive free product from them, it was only after I raved about how much I love them online. My review is 100% genuine!
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If anything, I would just say it is quite expensive for sunscreen if you go through it a lot like I do!

4y ago
The Chardonnay Oil made my skin so hydrated and smelled delicious! It had me glowing by the pool and leaving with a perfect golden tan!
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The bottle size is a little small for the price! Most oils come in a larger size bottle.

4y ago
Great product, smells great without being overbearing, not sticky or filmy on the skin - love the nostalgic feel of the packaging & attention to detail down to the printed invoice

5y ago
I've seen lifestyles brands get it right 95% of the time, transporting me to a time or place that briefly makes me feel like I'm not on a slowly boiling rock in the sky, but a rogue email or emoji in the wrong spot ruins the allure, leaving me crashing back into the sad reality of my actual life. Vacation get it right every single time. Every email, receipt, page and bit of packaging has been meticulously crafted to deliver on a vision of life best seen through rose-tinted aviators from the back of a jet ski.
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There was no international shipping for a while, meaning I had to construct my own convoluted supply chain involving sunscreen mules from the US to the UK. Thankfully they've resolved this issue and I can finally use Vacation on the three days a year that the sun breaks through the clouds in London. Thank god.

5y ago
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!
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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.

2y ago
Amazing oil! I got the best tan!!

3y ago
Great brand! Have tried the whipped sunscreen and super spritz and I love it! I want to try the rest so bad

4y ago
Amazing packaging! Such a fun experience when I was opening the box.

8mo ago
I love everything about Vacation Sunscreen. It goes on without a white cast, it smells both unique and nostalgic at the same time, and its branding is so fun! Clean ingredients make this an spf staple in my house.
10mo ago
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.
8mo ago
You have got to smell this oil. Not only does it give you some kind of higher SPF (for an oil) it's great to use and smell. It's the classic suntan scent. I recent went on a cruise and I kept this and their sunblock tucked in my sarong. I was so proud to show that S off lol I love the vacation Brand.
10mo ago
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
10mo ago
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.