I saved so much by ordering the 2026 Summer Fridays Birthday Cake balm directly from the US

March 31, 2026

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I saved so much by ordering the 2026 Summer Fridays Birthday Cake balm directly from the US
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Why the 2026 Birthday Cake Edition is everywhere

I was scrolling through Xiaohongshu last week and noticed that my feed was absolutely flooded with the Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm (Birthday Cake - 2026 Anniversary Edition). It is a limited-edition drop that features a holographic shimmer and a scent that honestly smells like a high-end bakery. The problem? It is a US exclusive, and as someone living in Thailand, getting my hands on it felt nearly impossible without paying a fortune to a personal shopper.

We see these viral drops all the time, but the 2026 anniversary version hit differently because of the unique packaging. I knew I had to find a way to shop US store options directly rather than waiting for a local shop to stock it at a 200% markup.

The massive price difference in Thailand

I did a quick check on local Thai marketplaces and found that resellers are listing this balm for upwards of 2,200 THB. When you consider the US retail price is around $24 (approx. 850 THB), the price gap is staggering. Even with shipping costs, I realized I could save a significant amount by using a freight forwarder to handle the journey from the States to my doorstep in Bangkok.

How I bought mine from a US store

Since the official Summer Fridays site and US Sephora often require a local address, I used my tax-free us address provided by comGateway. This allowed me to checkout smoothly. If you ever find that a US store rejects your Thai credit card, I recommend looking into their proxy shopping service, which they call "Buy For Me." It simplifies the process when stores are being picky about international payment methods.

I also made sure to use an international shipping service that provides tracking, because there is nothing worse than a viral beauty product going missing in transit.

Shipping estimates for your haul

If you are planning to grab just the balm or a few items from the 2026 collection, here is what I estimated for the logistics:

Metric Estimate
Box Weight Approx. 0.5 lbs (0.22 kg) for a single tube in a mailer.
Box Dimensions Small (Approx. 6 x 4 x 2 inches).
Volumetric Warning Low risk. This item is dense and small, so you will likely be charged by actual weight rather than size.
Battery Check None. This is a cosmetic cream/balm; no lithium batteries involved.

I suggest using the shipping calculator to see how much it would cost to add a few more items. Since the weight is so low, I actually added a few more glosses to my order to make the international shipping cost more effective per item.

A note on Thai import tax

One thing I always keep in mind when shipping to Thailand is the 1,500 THB threshold. If your total package value (including shipping and insurance) exceeds 1,500 THB, you might be hit with import tax and VAT. For a single lip balm, you are usually safe, but if you are doing a big haul, you should check out this guide on import tax and customs rules to avoid surprises at your door.

My step-by-step guide to shipping it

If you have never done this before, here is the how it works breakdown based on my 2026 order:

  • Step 1: Sign up for a comGateway account to get your US address.
  • Step 2: Shop on the Summer Fridays US website and use that address at checkout.
  • Step 3: Once it arrives at the warehouse, you will get a notification.
  • Step 4: I chose DHL international shipping for speed, but you can pick FedEx international shipping if you prefer their local handling in your area.
  • Step 5: Sit back and wait for that Birthday Cake scent to arrive!

The process was much smoother than I expected, and I didn't have to deal with the stress of wondering if a social media reseller was sending me a counterfeit version. Buying it myself directly from the source gave me total peace of mind.

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