I finally found a way to get the Birthday Cake Summer Fridays balm in Germany without the wait

Why I’m obsessed with the Birthday Cake edition

It is March 2026, and I still think Summer Fridays has the best lip formula on the market. When they announced the Birthday Cake Lip Butter Balm, I knew I had to have it. It has that perfect subtle shimmer and a nostalgic vanilla scent that reminds me of actual cake batter. However, as many of us in Germany know, these special drops often stay exclusive to the US market for months, or sometimes they never arrive at our local Sephora or Douglas stores at all.

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I’ve seen the hype all over social media, and the FOMO was real. I didn't want to wait for a European release that might never happen. I wanted that specific iridescent finish and the moisturizing shea and murumuru seed butter blend right now. So, I decided to take matters into my own hands and buy it directly from the source.

The struggle of shopping US exclusives from Germany

Buying cosmetics from the US when you live in Berlin or Munich can feel like a headache. Many US retailers don't offer international shipping, or if they do, the costs are absolutely astronomical. We often face issues with credit cards being declined or stores simply refusing to ship to European addresses. I spent a lot of time searching for a way to shop us store brands like Summer Fridays without these hurdles.

My experience using a freight forwarder

I discovered that the secret is using a package forwarding service. This gave me a tax-free us address in Oregon, which I used at the checkout on the Summer Fridays official website. It essentially makes the store think I'm a local shopper. Once my package arrived at the warehouse, comGateway notified me, and I was able to manage the rest of the journey to Germany from my phone.

I found the process much smoother than I expected. I didn't have to deal with the US sales tax thanks to the Oregon address, which saved me a few extra dollars right off the bat. If you're new to this, you might like to check the help center to see how the registration process works; it only took me a few minutes to set up.

Estimated shipping costs and box details

When I was planning this, I wanted to know exactly what I was getting into regarding costs. I used the estimate shipping cost tool to get a ballpark figure. Since a lip balm is tiny, it's a very cost-effective item to ship internationally.

Because the item is so light, I actually recommend adding a few more things to your cart. I grabbed a few other US-exclusive snacks and a t-shirt to make the parcel forwarding service even more worth it, as the first half-kilogram is usually the most expensive part of shipping.

German customs and import rules for beauty products

One thing we have to keep in mind in Germany is the Einfuhrumsatzsteuer (import VAT). Since 2021, even small packages from outside the EU are subject to VAT. For a single lip balm, the tax isn't much, but you should be prepared to pay it when the package enters the country. I always make sure to check the shipping rules for Germany to ensure I'm not ordering anything restricted. Most cosmetics are fine, but it’s always good to be certain.

If your total order value is under €150, you generally won't have to pay additional customs duties, just the standard German VAT (usually 19%). This makes the Summer Fridays Birthday Cake balm a perfect candidate for a quick US haul.

Quick tips for your first US order

If you're ready to try this, my biggest tip is to use a shipping calculator before you buy. It helps avoid any surprises. Also, keep an eye on your email for the tracking number once comGateway sends your package out. I was able to track mine from the warehouse all the way to my doorstep in Hamburg in about 6 business days.

I hope this helps you get your hands on that Birthday Cake glow. It really is as good as the reviews say, and having a reliable freight forwarder makes the whole world your shopping mall. Happy shopping!