Orange Gelée Updates: The Tanning Gel Revival Project
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Project Updates From the Desk of Marie Lodi
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THE ORANGE GELÉE® STORY
One of the world's oldest sunscreens, Orange Gelée® traces its origins to Paris in 1926, when hairstylist Monsieur Antoine first trademarked his iconic orange-tinted sun gel. Originally designed to help the wearer achieve a “French Riviera Tan," it became synonymous with leisure culture, glamour, and indulgence — adored worldwide throughout the 1960s, '70s, '80s, and '90s, eventually produced by now-discontinued brand Bain de Soleil® (French for "sun bath"). Known for its distinct balm-to-oil texture, luxurious feel, enviable shine, and intoxicating scent, Orange Gelée® was discontinued in December 2019 — to the dismay of devotees all over the world.
The Orange Gelée® Revival Project was a joint initiative between Vacation® and fans to bring a revived version of the beloved product back — an endeavor that was launched in summer 2024 to widespread acclaim.
Bain de Soleil® is a registered trademark of Bayer, and Vacation® Inc.
has no affiliation with Bayer or the Bain de Soleil® trademark.
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THE Journey to Gelée
Follow the historic story of the Orange Gelée® Revival Project through this complete archive of project blog posts and discover for yourself exactly how this iconic sun care product was reimagined
Update #14
The Curtain Has Lifted: Meet Orange Gelée by Vacation®!
They say all good things come to an end, but sometimes they can be revived into something new and beautiful. With that, the time is finally here! We are pleased to introduce Orange Gelée by Vacation®, the finished product born from a joint initiative between Vacation® and a panel of eleven Orange Gelée fans and modern skincare experts.
Update #13
How We Decided on SPF 30 for Orange Gelée by Vacation®
Making a sunscreen and figuring out its SPF can be a long and challenging process for any brand, but this specific project has its own set of nuances.
Update #12
How We Developed the Scent of Orange Gelée by Vacation®
Taylor describes the original Orange Gelée as one of her “little pleasures” and says it has been present in every important moment of her life.
Update #11
Meet the Highly Awaited New Orange Gelée Advisory Board Member
Update #10
The Magic Behind Orange Gelée's Ingredients
Our vision for Orange Gelée by Vacation® was for it to be an homage to the original and inspired by its look, feel, and scent, but with a few modern changes.
Update #9
Orange Gelée’s Official Launch Date and What to Expect
Orange Gelée by Vacation® will officially launch on March 28!
Update #8
Like many other worthy legends, Orange Gelée has endured throughout its long, illustrious, nearly century-old history.
Update #7
Nostalgia is more than a warm, fuzzy feeling when you randomly come across an old toy you had as a kid.
Update #6
Board Member Breakdowns: Memories and the Vision for the Project
The first component of Orange Gelée we’re dissecting is intangible but important nonetheless.
Update #5
How This Historic Fashion Designer Inspired Orange Gelée
The storied past of Orange Gelée is quite an interesting one.
Update #4
What Makes Orange Gelée So Iconic?
Out of the thousands of sun care products that exist, Orange Gelée has always stood out from the rest.
Update #3
How the Orange Gelée Revival Works
There is so much love for the original Orange Gelée out there.
Update #2
Meet the Orange Gelée Advisory Board
The Orange Gelée Advisory Board is composed of notable dermatologists, industry experts, modern beauty mavens, and Orange Gelée superfans.
Update #1
Announcing The Orange Gelée Revival Project
We here at Vacation have been hard at work at what some may regard as the most exciting endeavor of the century: The Orange Gelée Revival Project.