I just got the Glossier Strawberry OG Balm Dotcom shipped to Germany and here is the math

Why the Strawberry OG formula is all over my feed

I have spent the last few weeks watching everyone on social media rave about the Glossier Strawberry Balm Dotcom. If you follow beauty trends, you know that Glossier made a controversial move a couple of years ago by switching to a vegan formula. But by early 2026, they finally listened to the fans and brought back the original lanolin-based formula. The Strawberry scent was the flagship release for this comeback, and it has been selling out everywhere.

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More about shipping to Germany

Living in Germany, I noticed a huge problem. The Glossier EU warehouse still seems to be cycling through old vegan stock or hasn't received the full Strawberry OG lineup yet. I didn't want to wait months for a local restock that might not even be the right formula. I wanted that thick, moisturizing, lanolin goodness that actually stays on my lips through a Berlin winter.

The difference between the formulas

I tried the vegan version back in 2024, and honestly, it just didn't do it for me. It felt thinner and separated in the tube way too easily. The OG formula, which includes lanolin and beeswax, is why this product became a cult classic in the first place. The new Strawberry scent is specifically formulated in this "Original" base. It has a slight red tint that looks incredibly natural, and the smell reminds me of strawberry candy from my childhood.

My experience shopping the US Glossier store

Since I couldn't find the OG Strawberry version on the German site, I headed straight to the US Glossier webstore. The price is often better in USD anyway, especially if you are buying a few tubes at once. I decided to get a trio set to make the most of my purchase. When I tried to check out, I realized they don't ship this specific US-only stock directly to Germany at a reasonable rate, or they block certain items based on regional warehouse availability.

This is where I had to get a bit creative with how I shop us store options. I knew I needed a local US address to get my hands on these specific tubes before they sold out again.

How I used a package forwarder for my order

I decided to use comGateway to handle the journey from the US to my door. If you haven't used a freight forwarder before, it is pretty straightforward. They give you a tax-free us address (usually in Oregon) that you use as your shipping address at checkout. Once Glossier delivers the package to that warehouse, the service notifies you, and you can ship it to Germany.

I found the how it works section on their site really helpful for tracking the timeline. It took about three days for my balms to reach the warehouse in the US, and then I was ready to send them across the Atlantic. I checked the FAQ to make sure there weren't any weird restrictions on cosmetics, and everything looked good.

Shipping Estimates and Logistics Breakdown

If you are planning to do this, you need to know the logistics so you don't get surprised by the costs. Here is what I calculated for my small Glossier haul:

Before I committed, I used the shipping calculator to see what the international shipping rates would look like. Since the package is so light, the cost was very manageable, especially compared to what resellers on eBay are charging for a single tube in Europe.

Import duties and VAT in Germany

One thing we always have to deal with in Germany is the customs office. When you forward packages from the US, you are responsible for the import duties and the 19% VAT (Einfuhrumsatzsteuer). For a small order of lip balms, the process is usually handled digitally through the courier. I always make sure to keep my invoice handy in case Zoll asks for proof of value. You might also like to check our guide on import tax to see how the thresholds work in 2026.

The final math: Is it worth it?

Let’s look at the numbers. A single Strawberry OG Balm Dotcom is $16 USD. If I buy three, it's $48. Shipping within the US to my package forwarding address was free. The international shipping to Berlin was about $25 using a reliable courier. Adding the German VAT, the total came to roughly $85 for three tubes. That is about €26 per tube.

While €26 for a lip balm sounds high, resellers in Germany are currently listing the Strawberry OG formula for €45 or more because of the scarcity. By using a parcel forwarding service, I saved nearly €20 per tube compared to local "grey market" prices, and I know for a fact I'm getting the genuine OG formula from the US store. Plus, I have enough to last me through the rest of 2026!