I saved 30,000 KRW by shipping CeraVe Healing Ointment from America to Seoul

The slugging trend and why I needed the 12 oz jar

I have been obsessed with the slugging skincare trend lately. If you haven't heard, it involves coating your face in an occlusive at night to trap moisture. While it’s been massive in places like India for a while, we in South Korea are still trying to get our hands on the best products for it. I specifically wanted the CeraVe Healing Ointment in the 12 oz jar because the US-exclusive formula contains ceramides and hyaluronic acid that the standard petrolatum products just don't have.

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The problem I found is that the 12 oz jar isn't officially sold in our local Olive Young or other Korean retailers. I saw some resellers on local sites charging nearly double the price, so I decided to shop us store options myself to see if I could get a better deal.

My math on the price comparison

I did some quick calculations. In February 2026, a 12 oz jar of CeraVe Healing Ointment costs about $20-$24 USD at major US retailers. Even with shipping, it felt like a better deal than the 60,000+ KRW I was seeing from local gray-market importers. I used a shipping calculator to see if the weight would kill the deal. Because I was buying a few other items, the cost per item dropped significantly.

I realized that by using a freight forwarder, I could access a tax-free US address in Oregon. This saved me an extra 7-10% in US sales tax right off the bat. It’s these little savings that make international shopping worth it for me.

Shipping estimates for your 12 oz jar

When I was planning my shipment, I needed to know the logistics. Here is the data I used to estimate shipping cost for the CeraVe Healing Ointment (12 oz Jar):

I found that the jar is quite sturdy, but I always make sure my package forwarding service adds a bit of padding so the lid doesn't crack during its journey to Seoul.

How I avoided order cancellations with BuyForMe

I ran into a major wall when I first tried to buy from a specific US beauty site. They kept declining my Korean credit card! It turns out many US stores block international cards or orders sent to a parcel forwarding service to prevent fraud. I was worried I wouldn't be able to get my ointment at all.

That is when I used the BuyForMe service. Instead of me struggling with the checkout, I told comGateway what I wanted, and they bought it for me using a US domestic credit card. It’s the safest way to guarantee the order doesn't get cancelled by picky retailers. If you are struggling with a store that won't take your payment, I highly recommend this as a workaround.

Getting my package through Korean customs

When I use an international shipping service, I always keep the South Korean import rules in mind. Since I was shipping from the US, I knew I could spend up to $200 USD (including the item price and US domestic shipping) without paying import duties or VAT. This is the 'De Minimis' threshold for US-to-Korea shipments.

I made sure to have my Personal Customs Clearance Code (PCCC) ready. I followed the step-by-step guide provided on the site to ensure my paperwork was correct. If you ever get stuck, you can always check their support section for help on how to forward packages correctly to Korea. My package arrived in Seoul just six days after it left the warehouse, and my skin has never looked better thanks to my new slugging routine!