Is Vacation Mineral Lotion SPF 30 Reef Safe?
Yes, by the law. Allowed in all 9 places we track. See why
- Allowed: Hawaii
- Allowed: Maui County
- Allowed: Hawaiʻi County
- Allowed: U.S. Virgin Islands
- Allowed: Palau
- Allowed: Aruba
- Allowed: Guam
- Allowed: Northern Mariana Islands
- Allowed: Thailand
Vacation Mineral Lotion SPF 30 meets every sunscreen law we track, including the mineral-only rules in Maui County, Hawaiʻi County (Big Island) and Palau. It uses one mineral UV filter: zinc oxide 15.5%. It is a broad-spectrum body sunscreen lotion made by Vacation and is water resistant for up to 80 minutes. Its FDA National Drug Code (NDC) is 80641-009.
Sizes: 3.4 fl oz / 100 ml
Where Vacation Mineral Lotion SPF 30 is allowed
| Location | Verdict | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii (statewide) | Allowed | No restricted ingredients found. |
| Maui County (Maui, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi) | Allowed | No restricted ingredients found. |
| Hawaiʻi County (Big Island) | Allowed | No restricted ingredients found. |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | Allowed | No restricted ingredients found. |
| Palau | Allowed | No restricted ingredients found. |
| Aruba | Allowed | No restricted ingredients found. |
| Guam | Allowed | No restricted ingredients found. |
| Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) | Allowed | No restricted ingredients found. |
| Thailand (all national parks) | Allowed | No restricted ingredients found. |
Guidance and repealed rules (4)
| Mexico: federal marine protected areas (e.g., Isla Mujeres, Punta Cancún & Punta Nizuc) | Meets guidance | |
| Bonaire (Bonaire National Marine Park) | Meets guidance | |
| U.S. National Parks with coral reefs (NPS guidance) | Meets guidance | |
| Key West, Florida | No rule in force |
Vacation Mineral Lotion SPF 30 active ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Zinc oxide | 15.5% | Mineral |
Vacation Mineral Lotion SPF 30 inactive ingredients
Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate, Isododecane, Isopropyl Myristate, Magnesium Sulfate, Methyl Dihydroabietate, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Polyglyceryl-3 Oleate, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Propanediol, Sodium Gluconate, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Water, Xanthan Gum
Highlighted ingredients are regulated somewhere; red ones are restricted in at least one location we track. Dotted ones are listed below.
Fragrance allergens, essential oils and alcohol
None of the 80 fragrance allergens on the EU list appear on this label, and it lists no fragrance, essential oil or drying alcohol.
The EU requires these allergens to be named on cosmetic labels above 0.001% in leave-on products (Regulation 1223/2009, Annex III). They can cause skin reactions in people who are sensitized; they don’t affect whether a sunscreen is legal anywhere we track.
Note: Fragrance-free. The brand page describes the zinc oxide as non-nano. The active is written 'Zinc oxide' (lower-case o) on the page.
Common questions about Vacation Mineral Lotion SPF 30
Is Vacation Mineral Lotion SPF 30 reef safe?
“Reef safe” isn’t a regulated label claim, so we answer by law instead. It meets every sunscreen law we track, including the mineral-only rules in Maui County, Hawaiʻi County (Big Island) and Palau. Its only UV filters are minerals, which every law we track permits.
Is Vacation Mineral Lotion SPF 30 legal in Hawaii?
Under Hawaii’s statewide law (Act 104, which bans oxybenzone and octinoxate) it is allowed. In Maui County (Maui, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi), which allows only mineral sunscreens, it is allowed. In Hawaiʻi County (the Big Island), which has a mineral-only rule for sales, it is allowed. Oʻahu and Kauaʻi have no county rule, so only the statewide law applies there.
Does Vacation Mineral Lotion SPF 30 contain oxybenzone?
No. It contains neither oxybenzone nor octinoxate, the two chemicals banned under Hawaii’s statewide law.
Is Vacation Mineral Lotion SPF 30 a mineral or chemical sunscreen?
Mineral. Its UV filter is zinc oxide 15.5%.
Is the zinc oxide in Vacation Mineral Lotion SPF 30 non-nano?
Its Drug Facts ingredient list doesn’t state particle size, and US labels aren’t required to. Many brands make non-nano claims elsewhere on the pack or website. No sunscreen law we track regulates nano particles.
Is Vacation Mineral Lotion SPF 30 water resistant?
Yes, for up to 80 minutes of swimming or sweating, according to its label. Reapply after 80 minutes in the water, immediately after towel drying, and at least every 2 hours.
What is the NDC for Vacation Mineral Lotion SPF 30?
Vacation Mineral Lotion SPF 30 is listed with the FDA under National Drug Code 80641-009. The NDC identifies this sunscreen on its FDA drug label (DailyMed); package sizes carry longer package NDCs.
Mineral alternatives to Vacation Mineral Lotion SPF 30
Face + Body SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen Lotion
Every Day Active Mineral Sunscreen SPF 45
Hawaiian Natural Zinc Sunscreen SPF 50 (Beach/Sport/Baby), 3 oz
UV Pure Broad Spectrum SPF 47