Is getting the new Glossier Rêve & Doux to Australia worth the US shipping costs?

Why I'm obsessed with the Glossier Rêve & Doux launch

I’ve been watching the Glossier You Rêve & Doux fragrance duo blow up on my feed since the start of March 2026. If you haven't seen the hype yet, these are the two newest additions to the Glossier You family, and the scent profiles are perfect for our current season. Rêve is this dreamy, gourmand take on the original musk, while Doux is much more soft and woody. The problem? As of right now, they are still heavily restricted in terms of global availability, and getting them sent directly to Australia from the US site isn't always straightforward.

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I found that these specific scents are currently trending hard on beauty TikTok in Europe and Australia because we simply can't find them on our local shelves yet. Because I didn't want to wait six months for a local release that might never happen, I decided to look into the math of importing them myself.

How much it actually costs to get these scents to Australia

We often assume that buying from the US is too expensive once you add up the currency conversion and the transit fees. However, when I compared the price of the Duo set in USD against what resellers are charging on eBay Australia, the DIY route was much cheaper. The Duo set often retails for around $78 USD. Even with the exchange rate in 2026, that’s roughly $120 AUD. Local boutique importers are trying to flip these for over $200 AUD.

Using a tax-free US address to save money

When I shop at US stores, I always make sure to use my tax-free us address provided by comGateway. This is a huge deal because if you ship to a warehouse in a state like California or New York, you pay an extra 7% to 10% in US sales tax. By using a warehouse in Oregon, I save that money immediately at the checkout. It basically covers a chunk of the shipping cost to my house in Sydney.

Estimating the shipping fees

Before I commit to a purchase, I always use a shipping calculator to see what the damage will be. Fragrance bottles are small but they require careful packaging because they are glass. I’ve found that if I bundle the Glossier duo with a few other items—maybe some clothes or other skincare—the cost per item drops significantly. My last small parcel cost me about $30 AUD to ship, which is very reasonable for a US-to-Australia trip.

My secret for stores that block Australian credit cards

We have all been there. You find the perfect item on a US site like Glossier, Nike, or Sephora, you get to the checkout, and then... order cancelled. Many major US retailers have strict filters that block international credit cards or flag orders that use a known freight forwarder address. It’s incredibly frustrating when you just want to buy a perfume.

This is where I started using the "BuyForMe" service. Instead of me trying to force my Australian debit card through their system, I just tell comGateway what I want. They use a US-based domestic credit card to buy the items on my behalf. It completely bypasses the "international card" block that many stores use to prevent global shipping. It’s the safest way I’ve found to guarantee my order actually gets processed and doesn't get stuck in a cancellation loop. If you’re trying to shop at a store that is notorious for being difficult, this is the solution you need.

Dealing with Australian import duties and GST

One thing we have to keep in mind in Australia is the 10% GST on imported goods. Since 2018, the old $1,000 threshold doesn't really apply the same way for GST. Most shipping services will help you manage this, but it’s always smart to read up on import duties before you spend a lot of money. For a fragrance duo, the tax is usually quite small, but I like to keep it in my budget so there are no surprises when the package hits the border.

How I ship via a freight forwarder

Once my Glossier order arrives at my US address, I get a notification. I then choose my preferred international shipping service. I usually go with DHL or FedEx because I want my perfumes to arrive quickly and I like being able to track them every step of the way. It usually takes about 5 to 8 business days to get from the Oregon warehouse to my door. If you are worried about glass breaking, we can even request extra padding or repacking to make sure everything stays secure.

Other US trends I'm watching this season

While the Glossier You Rêve & Doux duo is my current priority, I’ve been keeping an eye on other us trends that are hard to get here. There are some specific tech gadgets and seasonal fashion drops happening in the US right now that haven't hit the Australian market yet. If I’m already paying for a shipment, I’ll often add a few of these popular products to my console and ship them all together to save on the base shipping rate.

Check our guide on international shipping if you want to see how to consolidate multiple orders into one box. It’s the smartest way to shop like a local in the US while living in Australia.