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Why the OG Formula is back in my 2026 rotation
I have been waiting for this moment since the formula change a few years ago. If you follow us trends, you already know that Glossier finally listened to the fans. They brought back the original lanolin-based formula for the 'Strawberry' Balm Dotcom, and it is every bit as moisturizing as I remembered. While we can get some products locally, the special 2026 OG Formula Trio is currently a US-exclusive value bundle that I simply could not ignore.
I noticed that many of the popular products on the Glossier site right now are leaning back into these heritage formulas. The 'Strawberry' flavor has this perfect red tint that I have not been able to find in the newer vegan versions. Because the Trio offers such a better price point than buying single tubes, I decided I had to find a way to get it shipped to my door here in Belgium.
My plan for buying directly from the US store
Since the Trio is only available on the American storefront, I had to set up a way to shop us store like a local. I used comGateway to get a tax-free us address. This is the first step in my blueprint because it allows me to checkout on the Glossier site and have the package sent to a warehouse in Oregon where there is no US sales tax. This saved me a few extra Euros right at the start.
I always check a step-by-step guide before I start a new international order. Using a freight forwarder is pretty straightforward once you have the address, but there are a few hurdles that I ran into during the checkout process that I had to solve with a specific service.
The fix for blocked international credit cards
This is where my plan almost fell apart. I tried to use my Belgian Visa card on the Glossier site, but the transaction was immediately declined. I learned that many major US retailers like Sephora, Nike, and even Glossier sometimes block international credit cards or refuse to ship to known warehouse addresses if the billing address doesn't match the US region.
I found the solution through the comGateway "BuyForMe" service. Instead of me struggling with the checkout, I just told them what I wanted. They used a US domestic card to purchase the Strawberry Trio on my behalf. This is the safest way to guarantee the order does not get cancelled by the store's fraud filters. If you are worried about your order being flagged, I highly recommend using this assisted purchase option to skip the frustration of a declined card.
My method for a smooth Belgium delivery
Once the package arrived at my US address, I had to arrange the Belgium delivery. I wanted to make sure I wasn't surprised by the final price, so I used the shipping calculator to see exactly what I would be paying for the journey from the US to my home. It helps to know the weight of the Trio, which is quite light, making the shipping costs very reasonable.
I found that if you want to buy from US ship to Belgium, it is often better to wait and see if there are other top us deals you want to grab. I added a few other items from different stores and used the consolidation service to put them all in one box. This reduced the total shipping fee significantly compared to sending the lip balms by themselves.
Checking shipping costs and safety rules
Before I finalized everything, I made sure to look at the list of prohibited items. While lip balm is perfectly safe to ship, some aerosol beauty products or perfumes have restricted goods status. It is always better to check the shipping rules before you buy so your package doesn't get stuck at the warehouse.
My experience with ship to Belgium has been very reliable. Once I cleared the "BuyForMe" purchase, the package was processed and sent out. You can follow the how it works instructions on their site to track your package from the moment it leaves the US until it hits the sorting center in Brussels.
The 2026 OG Formula is a total throwback, and having it in my bag while sitting at a cafe in Antwerp feels like a little win. If you have been struggling to get your hands on US exclusives, this blueprint is the most consistent way I have found to make it happen.
You might also like to check out us trends on the trends page to see what else is worth adding to your next shipment.
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