Is Sol de Janeiro Delícia Drench Body Butter worth the international shipping hassle?

Is the Delícia Drench Body Butter hype actually justified?

I have spent years using the original Brazilian Bum Bum Cream, so I was naturally skeptical when Sol de Janeiro launched the Delícia Drench Body Butter. By February 2026, the social media buzz reached a fever pitch. I wanted to know if this new formula, which promises 24-hour moisture for very dry skin, lived up to the claims. After finally getting my hands on a jar, I can confirm the scent profile—velvet plum and sugared violet—is significantly more sophisticated than their previous offerings. We found that the moisture barrier repair claims are not just marketing fluff; my skin stayed hydrated even in the dry winter air of Paris.

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I frequently check popular products to see what is trending in the States, and this body butter has remained at the top of the list for months. The texture is thicker than the original cream, making it a heavy hitter for those of us dealing with European winter skin.

Why I failed to find stock in French Sephora outlets

My first instinct was to walk into a Sephora on the Champs-Élysées, but I was met with empty shelves. While Sol de Janeiro has a global presence, the Delícia Drench line has faced massive supply chain delays in 2026, particularly for the European and SE Asian markets. I noticed that while US shoppers had full access to the entire range, including the large 240ml jars, we were left waiting for restocks that never seemed to arrive.

I realized that if I wanted to stay ahead of the curve, I had to shop directly from the US. This is a common pattern I see with us trends; the best items stay exclusive to the American market for months before they trickling down to us in France.

My solution for US stores that block French credit cards

When I tried to buy the butter directly from the Sol de Janeiro US website and Sephora US, I hit a major wall. Many US retailers are notorious for declining international credit cards or automatically cancelling orders that use a known package forwarding address. I’ve had my French Visa card rejected more times than I care to count, which is incredibly frustrating when you know the item is sitting there in stock.

How BuyForMe solved my Sephora US cancellation issues

I discovered that the safest way to get my order through without a cancellation was using the BuyForMe service from comGateway. Instead of me trying to force my French payment method through a US checkout, I simply tell them what I want to buy. They use a US domestic credit card to make the purchase on my behalf. This completely removes the risk of the store flagging my transaction as "high risk" or "international." I found this to be the most reliable method for difficult stores like Nike, Apple, or Sephora. It is a straightforward way to ensure my package actually reaches the warehouse instead of being stuck in a refund loop.

How I used a tax-free US address for my order

Once I decided to buy from the US, I needed a reliable freight forwarder. I chose to shop us store sites using a tax-free us address in Oregon. This is a huge benefit because it saved me about 7% to 10% in US sales tax immediately. When you are buying high-end skincare or multiple jars of body butter, those savings add up quickly.

I had my items sent to the comGateway warehouse, and the process was seamless. I received a notification the moment my Delícia Drench jars arrived. From there, I could decide when to ship them to France. This type of parcel forwarding service gives me the control I need over my international deliveries.

Calculating the price of shipping to France

I am always careful about hidden costs, so I never ship anything without using a shipping calculator first. I needed to know exactly how much it would cost to get a 2kg package from Oregon to my door in Lyon. By entering the weight and dimensions, I could estimate shipping cost options across different carriers like DHL and FedEx.

I opted for express shipping because I was impatient to try the scent, and the cost was reasonable when compared to the inflated prices resellers charge on eBay in France.

Handling French shipping rules and import taxes

Before you ship skincare, you must be aware of the shipping rules for cosmetics. France has specific regulations regarding certain ingredients, although Sol de Janeiro products are generally safe for import. I always double-check the prohibited items list to ensure that I am not accidentally ordering something containing restricted alcohols or pressurized aerosols that might get seized at the border.

In 2026, French customs are quite efficient with VAT collection. When my package arrived, I had to pay the standard 20% TVA. Even with the shipping fees and the import tax, I still ended up paying less than what third-party "luxury importers" in Paris were asking for the same product. Plus, I had the peace of mind knowing my product was authentic and fresh from the US source.

I suggest you forward packages in bundles if you can. If you are buying the body butter, consider adding the matching Delícia Drench perfume mist to the same box. Consolidating multiple items into one shipment is my favorite trick to lower the per-item shipping cost significantly.