I finally found a way to get the Summer Fridays Iced Coffee balm to Italy without the 100% markup

Why I am obsessed with the Iced Coffee Lip Butter Balm

I have been scrolling through TikTok lately, and my feed is basically just people unboxing the new Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm in Iced Coffee. It is a limited-edition launch that everyone is losing their minds over because it smells exactly like a cold brew with a hint of vanilla. Since it launched this week in April 2026, it has been sold out almost everywhere in Europe, but I noticed it is still popping up in stock on US sites like Sephora and the official Summer Fridays store.

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I realized that waiting for a local restock in Milan or Rome was a losing game. Most of the [us trends](https://www.comgateway.com/trends/) take forever to reach us, and by the time they do, the resellers have already hiked the prices up to double what they should be. I wanted that perfect neutral tint and the caffeine-inspired scent without feeling like I was being scammed by a third-party seller.

The massive price difference between the US and Italy

We often get the short end of the stick when it comes to beauty pricing. In the US, this balm retails for about $24. When I looked at boutique importers or resellers here in Italy, they were asking for €55 or more, and that is not even including the local delivery fees. We are talking about a 100% markup just because it is a "US exclusive" at the moment.

I decided to take matters into my own hands. I found that by using a [tax-free us address](https://www.comgateway.com), I could pay the actual US retail price. Even with the cost of getting it across the ocean, I still came out ahead. I used a [shipping calculator](https://www.comgateway.com/calculator/) to see if the math made sense, and it turns out that shipping a few small beauty items together is much cheaper than buying one overpriced tube from a local scalper.

My strategy for shopping US stores from Italy

The biggest hurdle I faced was that some US stores are picky about international credit cards. When I tried to buy my balm, I ran into a bit of a wall at checkout. That is when I looked into the [BuyForMe service](https://www.comgateway.com/faq/category/buy-for-me/), which is basically a proxy shopping feature where they buy the item for you. It saved me a lot of stress.

Once the item reached the warehouse, I was able to manage everything through my account. If you are worried about what you can actually send, you should check the list of [prohibited items](https://www.comgateway.com/blogs/category/prohibited-items/) first. Luckily, lip balms are perfectly fine to ship. I also recommend looking at the [international shipping rates](https://www.comgateway.com/shipping_rates/) to see which courier fits your budget—I usually go with DHL or FedEx for Italy because they are fast and reliable.

Shipping Estimates for your Lip Butter Balm

If you are planning to grab this balm (or maybe a few for your friends to split the cost), here is what I found regarding the logistics of this specific product. This information helps me plan my budget before I hit the checkout button.

I found that the best way to save money is to bundle this balm with other things I need, like my favorite US-only skincare or some clothes. Since the balm is so light, it barely adds anything to the total weight of a larger shipment.

What I learned about shipping to Italy in 2026

Shipping to Italy has its own set of quirks. When I started my journey to [buy from US ship to Italy](https://www.comgateway.com/destinations/IT/), I made sure to account for the VAT (IVA). In 2026, the customs process is pretty streamlined, but you should always be prepared to pay your local taxes when the package arrives. We have found that being honest on the customs declaration is the only way to avoid delays at the border.

My experience taught me that being a [freight forwarder](https://www.comgateway.com) user is basically a superpower for beauty lovers in Europe. I no longer have to wait months for brands like Summer Fridays to decide if they want to launch a flavor in the EU. I just [shop us store](https://www.comgateway.com) sites directly, send it to my Oregon address, and have it at my door in Milan within a week. If you've been eyeing that Iced Coffee balm, don't wait for the local shops to catch up—they probably won't until the trend has already passed!