I found the fastest way to get Salt & Stone to India since it's always sold out

Why I became obsessed with Salt & Stone

I kept seeing the Santal & Vetiver deodorant all over my social media feeds throughout early 2026. It is basically the 'it' product in the high-end body care niche right now. I love that it’s a natural formula that actually works, but let’s be real: the aesthetic packaging is what really caught my eye. In places like Hong Kong, people are paying double the retail price because it sells out so fast. I didn't want to deal with that, so I started looking at us trends to see where I could grab it at the actual US retail price.

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The scent profile is incredible. It smells like a luxury perfume rather than a typical drugstore stick. Since it’s so popular, finding a reliable way to get it to India became my mission for the week. I realized that buying from the source in the USA was the only way to guarantee I wasn't getting a knockoff or paying a 200% markup from a local reseller.

My shortcut for buying directly from US stores

I found that the best places to buy Salt & Stone are their official website or Sephora. However, as many of us in India know, shipping directly from these stores is either impossible or costs more than the product itself. I decided to use a freight forwarder to handle the logistics for me. By using a tax-free us address, I saved on US sales tax right off the bat.

My strategy was simple: ship the items to my US suite and then use an international shipping service to bring them home. This is significantly faster than waiting for a third-party reseller in India to restock their inventory. If you want to shop us store brands like this, a package forwarder is basically a requirement.

How I bypassed credit card declines with BuyForMe

I ran into a bit of a snag when I first tried to checkout. Some US beauty retailers are notorious for blocking international credit cards or flagging orders sent to warehouse addresses. I’ve seen this happen with brands like Nike and Sephora constantly. This is where I found the BuyForMe service to be a total lifesaver.

The problem is that even if you have a US address, the store might decline your Indian Visa or Mastercard. The solution I used was comGateway's "BuyForMe" (Assisted Purchase) service. I just gave them the link to the Salt & Stone deodorant I wanted, and they bought it on my behalf using a US domestic card. The biggest benefit here is peace of mind; it’s the safest way to guarantee my order doesn't get cancelled by a picky merchant. I didn't have to worry about my payment failing at 2 AM.

Shipping estimates for India

I know we all hate hidden costs, so I used the shipping calculator to get an idea of what I’d be paying before I committed. Here is the breakdown of what you can expect when shipping a few sticks of deodorant to India:

Before you ship, I highly recommend checking the international shipping rates to see which carrier (DHL or FedEx) offers the best deal for your specific city in India. I also took a quick look at the prohibited items list just to be 100% sure that aerosols or specific liquids weren't restricted. Since Salt & Stone is a solid stick, it’s perfectly fine for international shipping.

Getting it through Indian customs fast

My package arrived in India much faster than I expected. When you shop us store items, the main delay is usually customs. I made sure my paperwork was clear—marking it as personal care items. If you have questions about how to declare your items, the FAQ section on the comGateway site has some great tips on documentation.

By using an established international shipping provider, I found that the "speed run" to get these products was actually quite simple. I didn't have to wait for months for a local distributor to maybe restock. I just took control of the process myself. If you are looking for the Santal & Vetiver scent specifically, don't wait—it's the most popular item of 2026 so far, and it stays sold out for a reason!