I am done losing money on Merit Beauty Great Skin Priming Moisturizer restocks in the Netherlands

Why I am buying Merit Beauty from the USA

I have spent months watching the 'clean girl' aesthetic dominate my social feeds, and the Merit Beauty Great Skin Priming Moisturizer is always at the center of it. However, living in the Netherlands presents a serious problem. Local availability is almost non-existent, and when items do appear, the prices are inflated beyond reason. I noticed that the US Merit store offers exclusive 'Great Skin' sets that provide significantly more value than purchasing individual bottles in Europe.

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We are currently in April 2026, and the demand for this specific moisturizer has only intensified. Since I wanted the full routine without the European markup, I decided to look at us trends to see how other international buyers were handling this. It became clear that the only way to get the latest formulations and sets was to shop us store options directly.

The math behind my smart shopper strategy

My decision wasn't just about availability; it was a calculated financial move. When I compared the retail price of the Great Skin Priming Moisturizer in USD against the third-party resellers in Amsterdam or Rotterdam, I was shocked. Even with international transport, the US-exclusive bundles are cheaper. To ensure I was actually making a smart choice, I used a shipping calculator to compare the total landed cost against local prices.

The results were definitive. By using a tax-free us address, I eliminated US sales tax entirely, which gave me more room in my budget for the shipping fees to the Netherlands. This is a critical alert for anyone still trying to buy from local boutiques that are simply reselling these items at a 40% premium.

Shipping Estimates and Logistics Breakdown

I know many of you are worried about the logistics of shipping liquids and glass bottles across the Atlantic. Here is my personal breakdown of what you should expect for a standard order of the Merit Beauty Great Skin Priming Moisturizer.

I always recommend checking the latest prohibited items list before ordering beauty products, as some aerosols or high-alcohol content perfumes have stricter shipping rules. Luckily, this moisturizer is safe for standard air travel.

How I bypassed store blocks with BuyForMe

One of the most frustrating parts of my shopping experience was discovering that many high-end US beauty brands and retailers like Sephora often block international credit cards. I tried to use my Dutch Mastercard, but my order was instantly cancelled because the billing address didn't match the US shipping destination. This is a common hurdle for many of us in the Netherlands.

I solved this by using the comGateway "BuyForMe" service. I simply told them what I wanted, and they purchased the items on my behalf using a US domestic credit card. This is the safest way to guarantee your order doesn't get flagged or cancelled by stores that are aggressive about blocking freight forwarder addresses. It saved me the headache of multiple failed transactions and ensured I got the limited-edition 2026 sets before they sold out.

Securing your order step-by-step

If you are ready to follow my lead, here is the step-by-step guide I used to get my package delivered to my door in the Netherlands. I started by signing up for a US address, which allowed me to browse the US Merit site as if I were a local. Once I had my items in the cart, I triggered the BuyForMe request to handle the payment. If you want to see more about this process, you might also like our post on how it works for first-time shoppers.

Customs and import realities for the Netherlands

I must emphasize that you need to be prepared for Dutch import regulations. Since the value of these beauty sets often exceeds the de minimis threshold, you should expect to pay VAT and potentially a small handling fee when the package enters the Netherlands. However, even with these costs, my total spend was still lower than buying through a luxury reseller in the EU. I view this as a necessary step for anyone serious about their skincare routine who refuses to settle for the limited local selection available in 2026.