As soon as a TikToker discovers a one-of-a-kind item, it’s bound to go viral within days. Vacation Classic Whip SPF 30 ($22), which has been out of stock for months, is now making a triumphant return to the market. The whipped cream–inspired sunscreen—boasting a waitlist of over 1,000 people—will be available for purchase starting February 2.
Vacation aims to transform sunscreen from a mundane chore into a fun, sensory experience—and this luxurious product does exactly that. I was lucky enough to get my hands on a can of Vacation Classic Whip SPF before it sold out, and it genuinely sparks the kind of joy you wouldn’t expect from sun care. I don’t know how they did it, but the texture and appearance mimic whipped cream almost perfectly—though the scent is far more pleasant. Everything from the can’s retro design to the dispenser (which releases star-shaped dollops) feels flawlessly executed.
Bring this to the beach, and your friends will definitely want to reapply. Think shaving cream, but slightly lighter—it applies smoothly, melts into the skin quickly, and leaves no residue behind. The perks go beyond the novelty: its main job is, of course, to provide broad-spectrum SPF 30 protection against sun exposure.
Creating a cosmetic version of whipped cream wasn’t easy. According to New York dermatologist Elizabeth Hale, MD, scientists oversaw the formulation to ensure safety and efficacy. Meanwhile, engineers from the food industry were brought in to develop the first-of-its-kind packaging.
