How I used a freight forwarder to get the 2026 Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm to Hong Kong fast

Why I had to have the 2026 Summer Fridays Solar Glaze

I’ve been refreshing my feed for weeks waiting for the 2026 seasonal drop. If you follow the beauty community, you know that the Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm has reached legendary status. The newest flavor, "Solar Glaze," is currently the most talked-about product in the PH and HK beauty circles, but as usual, it’s a US exclusive for the first few months. We all know the struggle: local resellers in Hong Kong often double the price, and that's if they even have stock. I realized pretty quickly that my best bet was to buy it directly from the source.

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I always keep an eye on us trends to see what else is dropping, and honestly, the FOMO was real this time. The 2026 formula feels even silkier than last year's, and the scent is incredible. I didn't want to wait for a local launch that might never happen, so I decided to take matters into my own hands.

My secret to shopping US stores from Hong Kong

My first stop was the official Summer Fridays US website. Since they don't ship directly to my apartment in Tsim Sha Tsui, I used my comGateway account. They provide a tax-free US address in Oregon, which is a massive win because it means I don't have to pay US sales tax on top of the product price.

If you find that your credit card is getting rejected at checkout (which happens sometimes with US retailers), you can use a proxy shopping service like "BuyForMe." I’ve used it before when a site was being particularly picky about my HK-issued card, and it made the whole process seamless. Once the order was placed, I just waited for the notification that my package had arrived at the warehouse.

Shipping estimates for your balm

I know a lot of you are worried about the cost of shipping a single small item. Before I hit buy, I used the shipping calculator to see if it made sense. Here is the breakdown of what I estimated for the 2026 Summer Fridays balm:

The fastest way to ship to Hong Kong

To get the best international shipping rates, I usually wait to consolidate my balm with a few other items, like some new clothes or other US-exclusive skincare. However, if you're in a rush for that "Solar Glaze" glow, you can ship it solo.

The step-by-step guide on the site is super easy to follow. Once I authorized the shipment, I chose the express option. I’ve found that DHL international shipping is incredibly reliable for Hong Kong deliveries, often arriving at my door within 3 to 5 business days of leaving the US warehouse. If you want to save a few dollars, FedEx international shipping is another solid choice that usually takes just a couple of days longer.

What I learned about import tax

One of the best things about living in Hong Kong is that we are a free port. When I used my freight forwarder for this shipment, I didn't have to worry about a heavy import tax on cosmetics. Unlike other countries where you might get a surprise bill at the door, Hong Kong is generally very friendly for personal international shipping of beauty products.

I’ve been using this international shipping service for over a year now, and it has completely changed how I shop. Instead of paying 200% markups to local resellers, I’m getting the genuine 2026 products at the same time as my friends in New York or LA. If you've been eyeing that new Summer Fridays drop, I highly recommend just grabbing it from the US yourself!