I thought getting Salt & Stone from the US was impossible in France but here is my actual experience

Table of Contents

• Why everyone is talking about Salt & Stone
• The price myth: Buying from the USA
• When US stores block your card
• My experience with the BuyForMe solution
• How I managed the shipping process
• What about customs in France?

Why everyone is talking about Salt & Stone

I recently fell down the rabbit hole of high-end body care. If you have been on social media lately, you have probably seen the sleek, minimalist packaging of Salt & Stone. Their Santal & Vetiver natural deodorant has become a bit of a legend. I kept seeing it in 'clean girl' aesthetic videos, and the fragrance profile sounded exactly like the luxury perfumes I love, but in a daily-use product. In France, we have amazing pharmacies, but finding this specific US-born brand at a reasonable price felt like a mission. I wanted that specific woody, earthy scent that everyone says lasts all day without the harsh chemicals.

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The price myth: Buying from the USA

I used to believe that ordering a single stick of deodorant from a US store would be a financial disaster. I assumed that by the time I paid for shipping to France, I would be paying double the retail price. However, I found that US retailers often have better stock of the full range, including the larger sizes and refillable options that haven't quite hit the European market in full force yet. By using a tax-free US address provided by comGateway, I realized I could actually save on the initial purchase price compared to the high markups at niche boutiques in Paris.

When US stores block your card

This was the part where I almost gave up. I tried to order my Salt & Stone stash from a major US beauty retailer, but my French Mastercard was declined instantly. It turns out that many big US stores like Sephora, Nike, or Apple often block international credit cards or refuse to ship to addresses they associate with forwarders. It is incredibly frustrating when you just want to buy a product that is perfectly legal to ship. I found out that even if the store has the item in stock, they sometimes have strict policies that make it nearly impossible for those of us living abroad to check out successfully.

My experience with the BuyForMe solution

I discovered a workaround that changed how I shop. I used the BuyForMe service, which is basically proxy shopping. Instead of me struggling with my own card, I told the team what I wanted, and they bought it on my behalf using a US domestic credit card. This is the safest way to guarantee an order doesn't get cancelled. Since they are using a local card and a local billing profile, the store treats it like a standard domestic purchase. For anyone in France trying to get brands that are picky about international payments, this assisted purchase method is a total lifesaver.

How I managed the shipping process

Once the item was purchased, I needed to get it across the Atlantic. I looked at a step-by-step guide on how it works to make sure I wasn't missing anything. I used the shipping calculator to estimate shipping cost for a small parcel. I found that if I waited and bundled my deodorant with a few other US finds—like some specific workout gear I wanted—the international shipping rates became much more affordable per item. Using a dedicated freight forwarder allowed me to hold my items for a few weeks until I was ready to ship them all at once to France.

What about customs in France?

The biggest myth I had to correct was that customs would be a nightmare. In 2026, the process is quite streamlined if you use a professional international shipping service. When my package arrived, I had already looked at the international shipping rates and potential duties. For personal beauty items under a certain value, the process is straightforward. My Salt & Stone Santal & Vetiver arrived at my door in Lyon about eight days after it left the US warehouse. It was perfectly packed and, most importantly, it was the authentic product I couldn't find locally. If you are looking to shop us ship international, don't let the fear of 'difficult' stores stop you. I found that with the right proxy service, the process is actually quite simple.