Is the Tower 28 SOS Spray really worth the international shipping hassle to the Netherlands?

Why I was skeptical about the Tower 28 hype

I’ve seen the Tower 28 SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray all over my TikTok feed for years now. In March 2026, it seems like every "clean girl" aesthetic video still features that bright red bottle. As someone living in the Netherlands with skin that reacts to literally everything—wind, rain, even the hard water in Amsterdam—I was desperate to try it. But I was also skeptical. Is it just expensive water, or does it actually do something for redness and breakouts?

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I’ve spent too much money on skincare that promised the world and delivered nothing. When I saw the US price tag compared to the inflated prices we see at boutique resellers in Europe, I decided I had to find a way to shop us store prices directly. I wanted to see if the hype was real without paying a 100% markup.

What is actually in this spray?

The main ingredient is hypochlorous acid. My research showed me that this is actually something our white blood cells produce naturally to fight off bacteria and inflammation. It’s super simple: water, sodium chloride, and hypochlorous acid. No fragrance, no alcohol, nothing that usually makes my skin flare up. I liked the simplicity, but I didn't like how hard it was to get my hands on it here in the Netherlands.

The struggle of finding Tower 28 in the Netherlands

If you’ve tried looking for Tower 28 in local shops like Douglas or ICI PARIS XL, you already know the frustration. It’s rarely in stock, and when it is, the price is astronomical. We often pay nearly double the US MSRP once you factor in the import costs the retailers pass down to us. I checked several **us trends** and saw that in the States, this spray is a drugstore-adjacent luxury, but here, it feels like a rare artifact.

I also checked for other **popular products** from the brand, like their tinted sunscreens, and the availability was just as bad. That’s when I realized that if I wanted to build a routine around these products, I needed a more reliable way to get them directly from the source.

How I finally ordered it from the US

I decided to take matters into my own hands. I signed up for comGateway to get a **tax-free us address**. This is a game-changer because it allows me to shop at US retailers that don't normally ship to the Netherlands. Since the warehouse is in Oregon, I don't pay any US sales tax, which helps offset the international shipping costs later on.

Before I clicked buy, I made sure to check the shipping calculator to **estimate shipping cost**. I hate being surprised by massive shipping fees at the last minute. By checking ahead of time, I knew exactly what I was getting into. I also took a quick look at the prohibited items list to ensure that facial sprays weren't on the **restricted goods** or **shipping rules** blacklist. Luckily, non-aerosol sprays like the SOS spray are generally fine to ship.

Setting up a parcel forwarding service

I chose a freight forwarder because I wanted a **parcel forwarding service** that offered package consolidation. I didn't just want the spray; I also grabbed a few other US-exclusive snacks and a pair of sneakers. If you’re new to this, I highly recommend reading their step-by-step guide on **how it works**. It made the process feel much less intimidating for my first time.

The BuyForMe solution for difficult stores

This is where things got a bit tricky. I first tried to buy the spray from Sephora US using my Dutch credit card. It was a disaster. My order was cancelled within minutes because Sephora, like many big US retailers (including Nike and Apple), often blocks international credit cards or flags orders sent to a **freight forwarder**. It’s incredibly frustrating when you just want to spend your money.

I didn't give up, though. I used the "BuyForMe" service. Here is how we solved it: I provided the link to the Tower 28 spray to the comGateway team, and they bought it on my behalf using a US domestic credit card. This is the safest way to guarantee your order doesn't get cancelled by picky US stores. They handle the entire transaction, and the item shows up at my US address just like a normal domestic order. If you ever run into a store that won't take your card, this service is the perfect workaround. I found more details about this in their FAQ section when I was stuck.

My cost breakdown: US MSRP vs NL imports

Let's talk numbers. In the US, the 120ml bottle retails for about $28. In Europe, I’ve seen it listed for over €45 plus shipping. By using my **tax-free us address**, I paid the base $28. Even with the shipping fees to the Netherlands and the 21% Dutch VAT I had to pay upon arrival, I still came out ahead, especially since I consolidated it with other items.

You might also like our recent post: Read more: A simple plan to save $25 on the Tower 28 Jumbo SOS Spray when shipping to the Netherlands. It goes into even more detail about the jumbo-sized savings.

My final verdict

So, is it worth it? My skin has never looked better. The redness around my nose that I’ve dealt with for years actually started to fade after just a week of using the spray after my workouts and before my moisturizer. While the shipping process to the Netherlands takes a bit of planning, using a **forward packages** service makes it manageable.

The peace of mind I got from using the BuyForMe service was worth the small extra fee because I knew I wasn't going to deal with a bunch of "Order Cancelled" emails. If you’re tired of the limited skincare selection in the Netherlands and want to pay the same prices as everyone else, this is definitely the way to go. My 2026 skincare routine is officially saved.