Vacation Shake Shake SPF 50 Mineral Face Sunscreen, 1.7 Fluid Ounces - Non-Nano Zinc Oxide, Non-Comedogenic, Streak-Free, Water-Resistant, Broad Spectrum, Moisturizer with SPF, Vegan Review
Our verdict
Vacation's Shake Shake SPF 50 Mineral Face Sunscreen is a vegan, non-nano zinc oxide formula with a novel shaker ball design for streak free application, priced at $27 for 1.7 fl oz, and it carries a 3.8 rating from 129 reviews, the lowest in this comparison.
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Shoppers who want a mineral, non-nano zinc oxide sunscreen and like the idea of a shaker ball mixing mechanism meant to reduce streaking and white residue.
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Rating matters more to you than buzz, since this listing's 3.8 rating is the lowest among the facial sunscreens covered here, or you're not interested in paying extra for the shaker packaging.
- Priced 36% above the category median ($19.79 across 131 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating3.8/5
3.8 average across 129 owner ratings
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Popularity0.3/5
129 owner reviews, fewer than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other women's everyday face care: moisturizers, face mists, facial kits, rollers, cleansing brushes and steamers we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
["Vacation's Shake Shake SPF 50 is a mineral sunscreen built around non-nano zinc oxide, packaged in a bottle with a built in shaker ball meant to keep the formula mixed and help it go on without streaking or a heavy white cast. It's vegan, non comedogenic, and labeled water resistant.", "At $27 for 1.7 fl oz, it's one of the pricier options in this category, reflecting both the mineral only formula and the novelty packaging. Despite that premium, bought_last_month sits at 50,000 in this snapshot, by far the highest recent purchase volume of any product in this comparison, suggesting strong current demand even though the review count of 129 hasn't caught up yet.", 'The 3.8 rating is the lowest among the facial sunscreens covered here, which is worth weighing against the high recent purchase volume. It may reflect the normal growing pains of a fast selling, newer product where reviews lag behind sales, or genuine mixed feedback on texture or finish.']
Pros
- Non-nano zinc oxide mineral formula that's vegan and non comedogenic
- Shaker ball packaging designed specifically to reduce streaking and white cast
- Water resistant, broad spectrum SPF 50 protection
- Extremely high recent purchase volume, 50,000 bought in the last month per this snapshot, signals strong current popularity
Cons
- 3.8 rating is the lowest among the facial sunscreens in this comparison
- At $27 for 1.7 fl oz, it's priced above most other options here
- Review count of 129 is relatively low given the reported purchase volume, so the rating may still be settling
Performance notes
The core of this formula is non-nano zinc oxide, a mineral UV filter, combined with a shaker ball built into the packaging that's meant to keep the sunscreen properly mixed and help it apply without streaking, a common complaint with mineral sunscreens. It's labeled water resistant and non comedogenic, and the brand markets it as vegan.
What buyers say
The gap between a 3.8 rating and 129 reviews on one hand, and 50,000 recent purchases on the other, is unusual in this category, and likely reflects a fast growing, viral product where sales are outpacing the accumulation of reviews rather than a settled long term reputation.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the shaker ball in the bottle do?
The shaker ball is designed to help remix the mineral sunscreen formula each time you shake the bottle before use, which the brand says helps it apply more evenly and reduces streaking or a heavy white cast that mineral sunscreens can sometimes leave.
Why is the rating lower than other sunscreens in this comparison if it's selling so well?
A 3.8 rating from 129 reviews alongside a very high recent purchase volume suggests this is a fast selling product whose review count has not yet caught up with its sales, which can happen with newer, buzzy launches. It's still worth weighing the current rating against your own priorities.