I figured out how to get Summer Fridays Hot Cocoa balm to Italy while saving money

Why the Hot Cocoa shade is a 2026 staple

I have been seeing the Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm in the Hot Cocoa edition all over my feed lately. Even though we are already in February 2026, this seasonal shade has maintained its status as a must-have for that "clean girl" aesthetic we all love. In Spain, my friends tell me it sells out in boutiques the second it hits the shelves, and here in Italy, finding a local shop that actually has it in stock is like finding a needle in a haystack.

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I love the rich, chocolatey tint it gives without being too heavy. It is the perfect winter-to-spring transition product. I usually check the us trends to see what else is popping off, and it is clear that Summer Fridays is still leading the pack. Since I could not find it locally in Rome without a massive markup, I decided to take matters into my own hands and buy it directly from the source.

How I shopped the US stores from Italy

My first instinct was to check the official Summer Fridays site and Sephora US. The prices in the States are often much lower than what we see in European specialty boutiques, even with the exchange rate taken into account. However, these stores usually do not ship directly to Italy, or if they do, the shipping fees are astronomical.

I decided to use a package forwarding service to handle the logistics. By using comGateway, I was able to get a tax-free US address in Oregon. This is a huge win for my wallet because I did not have to pay US sales tax on the balm before it even started its journey to me. If you are looking to shop us ship international, this is honestly the most straightforward way I have found to bypass regional stock issues.

My shipping estimates and package details

I know many of you are worried about the cost of shipping a single lip balm across the Atlantic. I found that the best way to do this is to bundle it with a few other items, but even on its own, it is quite light. I used the shipping calculator to get a rough idea before I hit buy.

Since this is a liquid/cream product, I made sure to check the shipping rules just in case there were new 2026 restrictions, but lip balms are perfectly fine for international transit to Italy.

The BuyForMe solution for difficult US stores

I ran into a bit of a snag when I first tried to use my Italian credit card on a popular US beauty site. Some of these retailers are notorious for blocking international cards or instantly cancelling orders that use a known freight forwarder address. It is incredibly frustrating when you just want to spend your money and they won't let you.

We found that the "BuyForMe" service is the perfect workaround for this. Essentially, I told comGateway what I wanted, and they bought it for me using a US-based payment method. This completely removes the risk of my order being flagged or cancelled. If you have ever had a Sephora US order declined, you know exactly what I am talking about. It is the safest way to guarantee that the Hot Cocoa edition actually makes it to the warehouse.

Italy import and final cost thoughts

When the package arrives in Italy, we do have to consider the VAT and potential administrative fees. However, because the US price of the Summer Fridays balm is so much lower than the "reseller" prices I found in Milan, I still came out ahead. Plus, I got the peace of mind knowing I have the authentic product and not a knockoff from a random third-party marketplace.

I really appreciate how easy it is to shop us store sites when you have the right setup. My balm arrived in perfect condition, smelling exactly like a cozy cup of cocoa. If you are tired of waiting for European restocks that never happen, I highly recommend trying this route. It changed the way I look at my beauty shopping list for the rest of 2026.