I’ve got the green light on how I snagged the Summer Fridays Iced Matcha balm from Germany

The matcha madness of 2026

I have been scrolling through TikTok for hours lately, and my feed is essentially a sea of milky green aesthetic videos. The Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm in Iced Matcha is officially the "it" product of Spring 2026. It has that perfect cooling sensation and a sheer green tint that somehow makes my lips look incredible without looking like I have been drinking swamp water.

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As a beauty enthusiast living in Germany, I felt the immediate sting of disappointment when I realized this specific flavor is a US exclusive. It is not available at our local retailers, and the limited-edition status means it will be gone before a European release even becomes a conversation. I decided I was not going to let a little thing like the Atlantic Ocean stand between me and my matcha fix.

Why we cannot find it in Germany

It is a common story in the beauty community. Brands often test these high-concept flavors like Iced Matcha in the US market first. Because this is a Spring 2026 limited drop, the stock is prioritized for domestic US Sephora locations and the Summer Fridays website. While we have access to the core collection here, these viral limited editions rarely make the jump across the pond in time.

I realized that if I wanted to join the trend, I had to act like a local. That meant I needed a way to shop US store sites directly, bypassing the geographic restrictions that usually block my German IP or shipping address.

My secret to shopping US stores from Berlin

The only way I managed to secure my balm was by using a freight forwarder. Specifically, I set up a tax-free US address through comGateway. This allows me to order from US-only sites as if I were sitting in a New York apartment. They receive my package in their Oregon warehouse and then handle the international shipping to my door in Germany.

I found this to be much more reliable than waiting for a third-party reseller who would likely charge three times the price. If you want to see how much it might cost you to bring a haul over, I suggest you check out the shipping calculator to estimate shipping cost before you commit. It helped me realize that shipping a single lip balm is okay, but shipping three or four items at once is much more cost-effective.

Shipping Estimates for Lip Butter Balm

When I was planning my shipment, I had to consider the logistics. Even a small tube of Summer Fridays needs proper packaging to ensure it does not arrive crushed. Here is the breakdown of what I estimated for my package:

Check our guide on shipping rules if you plan on adding other items to your box, such as perfumes or aerosols, as those are often considered restricted goods.

Navigating German customs and taxes

One thing I always keep in mind when I shop US ship international is the German import regulation. Since 2021, the exemption for low-value goods under €22 no longer exists. This means I had to pay the 19% Einfuhrumsatzsteuer (VAT) on my matcha balm. However, as long as the total value of the shipment stays under €150, I did not have to worry about additional customs duties.

Using a professional international shipping service makes this easier because they provide the necessary documentation for German customs (Zoll), which prevents my package from getting stuck in a warehouse for weeks. My package arrived at my door in Munich in about six days after leaving the US warehouse.

What to do if US stores reject your card

I encountered a small hurdle when I first tried to buy the balm. Some US retailers are quite picky about accepting non-US credit cards or billing addresses. When my German Visa was declined, I did not panic. I simply used the BuyForMe service.

With this assisted purchase option, comGateway actually buys the product on my behalf using their own US-based payment methods. I just had to provide the link to the Iced Matcha balm, and they took care of the rest. You might also like to use this proxy shopping method if you find that a store refuses to ship to a known warehouse address. It is the ultimate "insider" trick for the most stubborn US-exclusive brands in 2026.

I am now happily wearing my milky green balm while I write this, and I can confirm the cooling sensation is exactly what my Spring 2026 wardrobe needed. If you are tired of missing out on these viral drops, it is time to stop waiting for a local release that might never happen.