Sun-Kissed, Skincare-First: Lux Unfiltered Drops N°12 Sunstruck Face Tanning Drops

Keep it real. Except for your tan.

Lux Unfiltered—Lifestyle influencer, Sivan Ayla’s effortlessly curated body care and tanning brand, just launched its newest glow-giving product, N°12 Sunstruck, bronzing face drops designed to deliver an instant golden boost and a gradual self-tan over time.

It’s a multitasking, skincare-infused product that lives up to the brand’s signature look: clean, chic, and glowing.

What It Really Is

As a 2-in-1 face bronzer meets self-tanning serum, N°12 Sunstruck gives an immediate wash of warmth and a subtle shimmer (so yes, you’ll glow right away), while your tan develops more deeply over the next several hours. It’s also fragrance-free, buildable, and works with all skin types.

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Key skincare ingredients include:

• Hyaluronic Acid for lasting hydration

• Coconut Water for a soothing refresh

• Pomegranate & Apple Fruit Extracts for antioxidant support

• Passion Fruit Oil to lock in glow without clogging pores

How to Use It

According to the Lux Unfiltered website, you can apply N°12 directly to your skin (4–8 drops is the sweet spot, depending on how tan you want to go) or mix it into your daily moisturizer for a more subtle approach.

Makeup can be layered on top, and you should wait around 5 minutes for it to dry before applying anything else.

Like most tanning products, the brand recommends avoiding water or sweating for about 8 hours after application, and definitely washing your hands post-use!

Why It Stands Out

Let’s be honest: the tanning drop category is crowded. From cult-favorites like Isle of Paradise to prestige offerings from Tan-Luxe, there’s no shortage of glowy, drop-based face tanners on the market.

But what gives N°12 Sunstruck an edge?

Sivan Ayla and the reputation she's building for Lux Unfiltered.

Over the years, Sivan has cultivated a loyal, highly engaged community, and her brand has become a go-to for millennial and Gen Z consumers who want clean products that are Sivan-approved. There’s trust there. When she launches something, her audience listens.

But interestingly, she’s not the sole face of Lux Unfiltered. While her influence helped build the brand, she’s been intentional about creating a bit of distance so it can live and grow independently.

The result? A brand that feels influencer-founded but not influencer-reliant—giving Lux Unfiltered the credibility of personal vision with the scalability of a true lifestyle brand.

And while Lux Unfiltered is stocked at Sephora, this particular SKU isn’t available there yet, which makes it feel a little more exclusive and if-you-know-you-know (at least for now). But based on early buzz and the brand’s strong reputation, we wouldn’t be surprised to see it hit shelves soon.

Plus, the product imagery is Chef’s kiss. It’s golden, glossy, and practically demands to be screen-shotted for summer moodboards.

Final Thoughts

At $46, N°12 Sunstruck is competitively priced among its peers, but the Lux Unfiltered difference is in the brand experience. From its minimal packaging to its skincare-first formulas, everything feels thoughtful and real. It’s not just about looking tan—it’s about feeling like your best, glowing, bronzed self.

Between the built-in shimmer, customizable application, and influencer-led community around it, N°12 is set up to become a summer staple.

And if you ask us? A body version is probably already baking in Sivan’s lab.