Vacation’s New Shimmer Oil Is the Black Tie of Sunscreen

There are few beauty brands with an aesthetic as distinctive and refreshing as Vacation. First, the name is genius (who doesn’t love a Vacation?), but its nostalgia-fueled branding and packaging make it a leader in its category, particularly when it comes to finding fun ways to wear SPF. You may have seen the brand’s viral whipped cream sunscreen that feels like a treat on the skin, or maybe you heard that it brought back the iconic Orange Gelée for those desperately missing the formula. Well, just in time for summer the brand is back with its most luxurious formula yet. Enter: Vacation Shimmer Oil SPF 30 ($38).

Vacation’s latest feels like a natural continuation of its effort to make sunscreen that’s both effective and fun. Gone are the days of chalky, hard-to-blend formulas that leave behind a Casper-worthy tint. Instead, the Shimmer Oil feels silky on the skin while giving it a red-carpet-ready glow.

Ahead, everything you need to know about the “black tie” of sunscreen.

The Inspiration

Shimmering body oils are synonymous with luxury. They have the most gorgeous glow, both in the bottle and on your skin—when you see celebrities with unreal glowing skin, it’s probably thanks to a silky, shimmery oil. Typically, you’d use a body oil as the last step in your routine to enhance your natural glow by adding a layer of shimmer to your collarbones, decolletage, and wherever else.

The same rules apply with Vacation’s Shimmer Oil, only it’s upgraded with protective SPF 30. Given its ultra-luxe formula, the brand has dubbed Shimmer Oil the “black tie” of sunscreen. “We are proud to present this sophisticated sunscreen, featuring a rich blend of premium oils infused with not one, but two levels of illuminating shimmer,” shared the brand. “Designed to turn heads, Vacation Shimmer Oil SPF 30 is the pinnacle of broad spectrum luxury, guaranteed to elevate every poolside moment into a red-carpet event.”

The oil is nourishing, sparkly, and scented with the brand’s iconic getaway-in-a-bottle “Vacation” fragrance. You won’t even feel like you’re applying SPF thanks to the smooth, moisturizing formula. What’s more, the luxurious gold packaging doesn’t even look like your standard sunscreen, and is made to be showcased on your vanity,

The Formula

For shine that rivals your blingiest gold jewelry, the Shimmer Oil is packed with two layers of glow: A base layer of small golden flecks mixed with a larger shimmer that reflects the sun’s rays. In addition to a golden glimmer, the oil is packed with skincare benefits and, of course, sun protection.

The Shimmer Oil has SPF 30 protection with 80 minutes of water-resistance, and protects against UVA and UVB rays. Not to mention, it’s also formulated with peptides and hyaluronic acid to help to plump and nourish the skin. But that’s not all—it also has a blend of jojoba oil, vitamin E, and marula oil for the ultimate hydrating glow.

With a formula this good, you’ll want to apply the Shimmer Oil year-round for every occasion, not just when you’re poolside—may we suggest as the finishing touch for your next black tie event?

Vacation Shimmer Oil SPF 30