Most Summer Fridays Birthday Cake balm orders to Australia are getting cancelled by Sephora

The Birthday Cake balm obsession in 2026

It is February 2026, and the beauty community on TikTok has officially found its new obsession. To celebrate their anniversary, Summer Fridays released a limited-edition Birthday Cake scent for their iconic Lip Butter Balm line. If you have been scrolling through your feed lately, you have likely seen the sheer, iridescent shimmer and heard everyone raving about the buttercream flavor. It is the kind of product that sells out within minutes of a restock, making it a rare find even in the United States.

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More about shipping to Australia

For those of us in Australia, the FOMO is real. While Summer Fridays is occasionally available locally, these limited drops often stay exclusive to US retailers like Sephora US or the brand's official webstore. If you are trying to keep up with the latest us trends and popular products, you probably already know that waiting for a local release usually results in missing out entirely.

Why US stores are cancelling Australian orders

The problem starts when you try to check out. Many Australian fans have reported that their orders for the Birthday Cake balm are being cancelled almost instantly. This happens because major US retailers like Sephora, Nike, and Apple have strict security filters. They often block international credit cards or automatically decline any order that is being sent to a known freight forwarder address. Even if you have a tax-free us address, the store might flag your Australian billing address and kill the transaction before it even processes.

You might also like to check our guide on this specific issue: Read more: I nearly watched my Birthday Cake balm order get cancelled and why Australian fans should be worried. It is a frustrating experience to see a "Confirmed" screen only to receive a cancellation email five minutes later while the product goes out of stock for everyone else.

The BuyForMe service is the only safe way to shop

There is a reliable way to get around these strict store policies. If a US store refuses to accept your Australian credit card or blocks your shipping attempt, comGateway’s "BuyForMe" service acts as your proxy. Essentially, you tell comGateway what you want to buy, and they use a US domestic payment method to purchase the item on your behalf. This makes the transaction look like a standard local US purchase, which significantly reduces the risk of the store flagging your order.

Using an assisted purchase service is the safest way to guarantee your order doesn't get cancelled during a high-demand drop like the Summer Fridays anniversary release. Instead of gambling with your own card and risking a temporary hold on your funds for a cancelled order, you let the experts handle the transaction. This is especially helpful for stores that are notorious for being "forwarder-unfriendly."

Getting your package from the US to Australia

Once you have successfully secured your balm, you need a way to get it to your doorstep in Sydney, Melbourne, or Perth. This is where a parcel forwarding service becomes essential. When you shop us store websites, you can send your items to a comGateway warehouse in Oregon. Because Oregon is a sales-tax-free state, you save about 7-10% immediately on the purchase price of your items.

If you are worried about how much it will cost to send a small lip balm across the Pacific, you should use the shipping calculator to estimate shipping cost before you buy. Often, it makes more sense to group the Birthday Cake balm with a few other US-exclusive beauty finds or clothes to maximize your shipping value. Here is a step-by-step guide on how it works if you are new to the process of using a freight forwarder.

Australian GST and import rules for 2026

Shipping to Australia in 2026 is relatively straightforward, but you need to be aware of the Goods and Services Tax (GST). For any low-value goods imported into Australia (items under $1,000 AUD), a 10% GST usually applies. Most reliable international shipping service providers will help manage this or provide documentation to ensure your package clears customs without being seized or held up for weeks.

Below is a quick reference table for shipping beauty products to Australia:

The Birthday Cake balm is a non-restricted item, so it moves through international shipping channels quite easily compared to perfumes or aerosols. Just make sure you are using a parcel forwarding service that understands the specific documentation needed for Australian border force entry to avoid unnecessary delays. By following these steps and using the BuyForMe service, you can finally stop worrying about cancellations and start waiting for your package to arrive.