Review: Sjolie Luxe N° 12
brand background: Sjolie (pronounced SHOW-LEE) is dedicated to creating high-quality tanning products that support a radiant, healthy lifestyle. Since 2009, their mission has been simple: provide a safer alternative to traditional sun tanning—so you can achieve beautiful, long-lasting results while keeping skin safety at the center of everything they do.
solution applied: Luxe N°12 Dark is a violet dark spray tan solution created for clients who want bold, bronzed color without sacrificing a natural finish. The violet undertone balances warm and yellow tones in the skin, so the final color looks deep, chocolate-brown instead of orange or brassy.
This 8-hour, fast-drying formula is ideal for light/medium clients who love a darker result and medium to deeper skin tones who want a glamorous, photo-ready tan. It is fragrance-free, vegan, cruelty-free, and made with naturally derived ingredients, making it a standout option on any professional spray tan menu.
professional solution price: $57.50 for a liter on sjoliespraytan.com.
texture: A fine-medium mist.
gun setting: The liquid is fine-medium in weight and requires a low-to-medium gun setting for best results.
scent: Unscented.
product call-outs: Cruelty-free, alcohol-free, fragrance-free, and made without parabens, phthalates, and formaldehyde.
key ingredients: Luxe N°12 Dark follows the Sjolie standard for professional, skin-conscious solutions:
Dihydroxyacetone (DHA): Naturally derived tanning active that reacts with amino acids in the outer layer of the skin to create a bronzed tone.
Glycerin: A humectant that helps draw moisture to the skin, supporting a smoother feel and a more even fade.
Bronzer Complex: Cosmetic bronzers guide your application, give instant color, and help you see coverage clearly on the body.
dry time: Three minutes.
skin type applied to: Fitzpatrick Type III with reddish undertones.
hot take on the tan: Sjolie Luxe N° 12 gave a beautifully warm, sunlit bronze that looked rich yet inherently natural — like a subtle glow you’d get from real sun exposure. The undertone stayed true and flattering, steering clear of that orange cast, and developed evenly across the skin for a seamless finish.
During wear, the formula felt lightweight and hydrating rather than sticky or heavy, and it didn’t leave the skin feeling tight or dry. The tan deepened nicely over the first day and maintained a consistent depth without looking patchy or uneven.
In terms of longevity, N° 12 held up well, fading gracefully over about a week to ten days and breaking down evenly without obvious spots or streaking. Overall, Sjolie Luxe N° 12 delivers a luxe, believable bronze that feels comfortable to wear and looks beautiful on all skin tones.
