I found a matcha made in heaven: Why I'm shipping Summer Fridays from the US to the Netherlands

The Iced Matcha Craze

I have a confession to make: I became slightly obsessed with a lip balm. Not just any balm, but the 2026 limited edition Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm in 'Iced Matcha'. If you have been on social media lately, you know this shade has been ghosting every shop in Asia and Europe. While my friends in Amsterdam were scouring local shelves to no avail, I noticed that the US stock at Sephora and the official Summer Fridays site was actually being replenished quite frequently.

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The hype is real because this shade offers that perfect sheer, milky green tint that looks incredibly fresh for the 2026 summer season. It smells exactly like a cold matcha latte, and we all know how hard it is to resist that aesthetic. Since I couldn't find it locally, I decided to take matters into my own hands and source it directly from the States.

How I Shop US Stores from my Dutch Couch

My secret to getting these US-exclusive drops is using a tax-free US address. When I shop on American sites, I don't provide my home address in the Netherlands at checkout. Instead, I use the warehouse address provided by my freight forwarder. This allows me to browse the full US catalog, which often has better prices and way more inventory than what we see in European stores.

I usually check the shipping calculator before I buy anything to see how many tubes I should order to make the delivery worth it. Because these balms are light, I often bundle them with other skincare favorites that are cheaper in the US. This international shipping service then bundles my packages together, saving me a significant amount on the final trip to my doorstep.

Why My Credit Card Failed (And How I Fixed It)

I ran into a bit of a snag when I first tried to buy from Sephora US. Even though I had my US shipping address ready, the store blocked my Dutch credit card. It turns out many high-end US retailers like Sephora, Nike, or Apple have strict filters that decline international payment methods or orders sent to shipping hubs. It was incredibly frustrating to see my order cancelled within minutes.

This is where I started using the comGateway "BuyForMe" service. We simply tell them what we want, and they buy the item on our behalf using a US domestic credit card. It is the safest way to guarantee an order doesn't get flagged or cancelled. Since I started using this assisted purchase method, I haven't had a single "Order Cancelled" email. It's the perfect workaround for those picky US stores that don't like our European cards.

Shipping Estimates for Your Beauty Haul

If you are planning to grab the Iced Matcha balm, you need to know what you are looking at in terms of logistics. I've broken down the estimates for a typical shipment containing a few of these balms:

The Step-by-Step Logistics for the Netherlands

Getting your package from the US to the Netherlands is actually quite simple once you understand how it works. Once my Iced Matcha balm arrived at the US warehouse, I received a notification. I then chose my preferred courier for the final leg to my house.

For my fellow Dutch shoppers, remember that we do have to handle VAT and potential import duties for items coming from outside the EU. However, even with these costs, I found that the total price was often comparable to what boutique resellers in Europe charge—if they even have the stock! Plus, I got the satisfaction of having the 2026 limited edition shade months before it officially hit the mainstream market here. If you are worried about what you can and cannot ship, always check the list of restricted goods before you place your order.