Vacation’s Baby Oil SPF 30: Is It a Glow Up or Just Greasy?

From the moment I landed on Vacation Inc.’s website, I was transported into an 80s/90s Miami Beach dream. The tropical sound player—complete with adjustable ocean waves and steel drum melodies—is the kind of nostalgic I didn’t know I missed. It reminds me of the MySpace days when music would autoplay as soon as the page loaded. Is my age showing ? Honestly, I’ve had it playing in the background the whole time I’ve been writing this LOL.

This SPF Body Oil is a total standout and the perfect intro to the brand. Packaged in a sleek, travel-friendly 3.4 fl oz bottle, this lightweight, clear oil gives the soft sheen of a classic baby oil.. minus the greasiness. It glides on smoothly, absorbs nicely after application, and leaves my dry skin (especially my legs) glowin’.

What surprised me most is how wearable and non-greasy this formula actually is. I expected it to feel super slick or attract sand at the beach like a lint roller.. but it proved me wrong. Now yeah, you’re not gunna want to apply this then go rolling around in the sand, like give it a minute to settle in the skin of course, LOL. I love the radiant sheen this gives my dry skin, while forming a protective barrier that locks in moisture. It’s been my go to beach sunscreen over the last 5 months from the east coast to west and down into Mexico. 

The scent has that nostalgic classic powder aroma—soft, clean, and comforting, zero SPF scent detected, just as I like.

And the ingredients ? No mineral oil here, which is a huge plus—and the SPF filters are the familiar, effective U.S. ones: avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate, and octocrylene. Beyond sun protection, the formula is packed with:

  • Jojoba Oil – Rich, emollient, and mimics skin’s natural oils for deep hydration and that iconic shine
  • Calendula & Chamomile – Calming flower extracts that hydrate and support skin regeneration
  • Bisabolol – Soothes and minimizes irritation, especially after sun exposure
  • Vitamin E – Antioxidant-rich and deeply moisturizing
  • Rose & Jasmine – Aromatic, skin-soothing extracts that add a soft floral touch

It layers beautifully for reapplication and absorbs without leaving a greasy mess—just that perfect sunlit glow.

⚠️ Only con: The bottle can randomly drip if it tips over, so I’d recommend keeping it upright or wrap the cap for traveling.

Overall, I didn’t expect to fall for this product as much as I have, but it’s officially a staple in my beach bag. It’s the perfect blend of skincare and suncare, with a vacation ready glow that feels effortless. I can’t wait to try more from the brand, especially their SPF lippies and that whipped cream SPF !! If this is their intro, I’m all in.

-Alicia !

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