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

  • 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.

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    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.

  • I can't get over this sunscreen! It smells amazing - think of childhood summer at the beach. A little goes a long way and the packaging is to die for! I've only tried the classic lotion now but I'm excited to jump on the chardonnay oil and the classic whip sunscreen soon.

  • I purchased the classic lotion and the classic spray. The smell is yummy, and the packaging is cool, but I was really not impressed with the product - it leaves a sticky/tacky coating on the skin, which is very unpleasant to the touch. Sunscreen technology has come a long way, and other brands (even drugstore brands) are much more pleasant to wear and reapply all day.

  • The Classic Spray somehow manages to be both nostalgic and modern. It evokes childhood beach days but with clean ingredients my adult self appreciates. The continuous spray makes application to hard-to-reach places simple.

  • I’m new to this brand as of about a month ago, but so far I am loving it. Also, let's talk about the packaging… 90s nostalgia? Yes. Please. All in all, I will probably be a repeat customer.

  • My daughter introduced me to Vacation products and I really love them. We always have at least one of their sunscreens on hand during the summer. It works great!

  • The Classic Whip is SO fun! It's a great conversation starter and definitely gets the attention of everyone around. In terms of actual utility; I have no complaints. It feels great on the skin, isn't too oily, and doesn't have the dreaded classic sunscreen smell.

  • This sunscreen is IT for me 👏🏻 !!! The packaging screams vintage California vibes - love the aesthetic packaging, the range of sun products they carry, and the overall quality of their SPF on the body. Smells so good. Obsessed with their Classic Whip Can - soooo freaking cute.

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  • I'll admit that when I got the Whip sunscreen in a beauty box, I thought it was really gimmicky and left it on my shelf for months, but I opened it a few weeks ago while on vacation at the lake and I was SO WRONG. Not only is this stuff amusing to use, but it smells great, sinks in fast, and works perfectly. It's not sticky, the scent is not at all overpowering, and I didn't get even the slightest bit red. My favorite part though is how the light texture makes it fast and easy to reapply. It doesn't leave marks on my clothes, and while Im admittedly very pale, I didn't notice any white cast. Ive since purchased the little SPF 50 spray and that's also great - I use almost like a setting spray, so I can reapply sun protection throughout the day and not mess up makeup.