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Vacation
Instant Vacation Bronzing Lotion SPF 30 Body Sunscreen
SPF 30 Tinted Iron-oxide pigment masks white cast with a sheer skin-tone finish. US United States us-fda Formulation variant: us-fda. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.
DHA/erythrulose self-tan plus alcohol, fragrance, and chemical filters; tinted glow but very loaded for sensitive skin.
◐ CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant; filter selection matters. ● TINT Tinted Tinted — Adds sheer colour — covers white cast and gives a skin-tone finish.
49.0
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1527 of 1558 in the current catalogue. DHA/erythrulose self-tan plus alcohol, fragrance, and chemical filters; tinted glow but very loaded for sensitive skin.
Verdict Should you buy it?
A hybrid body lotion combining SPF 30 chemical filters with DHA and erythrulose for a gradual self-tan, plus iron oxides for an immediate bronze tint. Botanical oils and peptides cushion the formula, but added alcohol, fragrance, and the self-tanner load make it the loaded option in this lineup.
Pros
- DHA plus erythrulose deliver a gradual, longer-lasting bronze tone
- Iron oxides give an immediate cosmetic tint on application
- Shea, apricot, and passionfruit oils keep skin emollient
- Hyaluronic acid and bisabolol add hydration and soothing
Cons
- Contains alcohol, which can be drying on body skin
- Contains fragrance, raising irritation risk
- DHA byproducts plus chemical filters add to overall reactivity
- Tint may transfer to clothing and bedding during development
Who it's for: Body-tan users who want SPF 30 plus a gradual self-tan in one step and don't mind alcohol and fragrance in the base.
01 Score breakdown
03 At-a-glance facts
Protection
Filter type Mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) sit on skin and reflect UV. Chemical filters absorb UV. Hybrid blends both.
Chemical
Broad spectrum Protects across both UVA and UVB ranges. UVA causes aging and deeper damage; UVB causes burns.
No
Formulation & feel
Texture How the formula feels at application — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Lotion
Finish How the formula looks on skin once dry: matte, natural, dewy, or glowy.
Natural
Tinted Adds sheer pigment (iron oxides) that masks the white cast common to mineral filters and gives a skin-tone finish.
Yes
Fragrance-free No synthetic perfume added. Not FDA-defined in the US; the EU requires 'Parfum' + the 26 named allergens on the label. 'Unscented' differs — may contain masking fragrance. Botanical oils still scent.
No
Alcohol-free No drying short-chain alcohols (alcohol denat., SD alcohol, ethanol). Does not refer to fatty alcohols like cetyl or stearyl alcohol, which are emollients.
No
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 49 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 2 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 1 ALCOHOL 1 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 3
Avobenzone (2.9%), Octisalate (4.9%), Octocrylene Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation. ·Acetyl Tyrosine· Alcohol Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts. ·Arachidyl Alcohol·Arachidyl Glucoside·Behenyl Alcohol·Bisabolol· Butyloctyl Salicylate Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone. ·Butyrospermum Parkii Oil·C13-14 Alkane·C13-15 Alkane·Caprylhydroxamic Acid·Caprylyl Glycol·Cetearyl Alcohol·Cetyl Alcohol·Citric Acid·Coco-Glucoside·Coffea Arabica Seed Oil·Corylus Avellana Seed Oil·Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil·Decyl Glucoside·Dihydroxyacetone·Dimethicone·Erythrulose·Ethylene Brassylate·Ethyl Ferulate· Fragrance Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. · Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. · Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Iron Oxides·Lauryl Glucoside·Magnesium Stearate·Methyl Dihydroabietate·Octyldodecyl Oleate·Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil·Porphyridium Cruentum Extract·Propanediol·Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil·Sodium Gluconate·Sodium Metabisulfite·Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate·Theobroma Cacao Extract·Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Triheptanoin· Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity. ·Vitex Agnus-Castus Extract·Water·Xanthan Gum
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Avobenzone (2.9%), Octisalate (4.9%), Octocrylene LEGACY FILTER Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation.
03 Alcohol ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.
27 Fragrance ADDED FRAGRANCE Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive.
46 Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract NATURAL FRAGRANCE Essential / botanical oil — releases scent compounds (terpenes, aldehydes) naturally. Marketed as "natural" but still a recognised source of contact sensitivity.