My experience getting the Tower 28 jumbo refill to Germany and why the international shipping was actually cheap

The hype behind the Tower 28 16oz refill

I have been a fan of the Tower 28 SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray for years, but my 4oz bottles always seemed to run out right when my skin was acting up. When Tower 28 launched the 16oz Value Size Refill on April 22, 2026, I knew I had to get my hands on it. This jumbo size is currently a US exclusive, offering a massive discount per ounce compared to the standard sizes. We are talking about a significant reduction in plastic waste and cost, which is why I saw it trending all over my social feeds under us trends this week.

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Busting the myth about shipping liquids to Germany

Many of my friends in Germany assumed that shipping a large bottle of liquid from the US would be either prohibited or prohibitively expensive. I used to think the same thing. However, I discovered that as long as the product doesn't contain alcohol (which this hypochlorous acid spray doesn't), international shipping for beauty products is actually quite straightforward. The idea that you can't get US-exclusive skincare delivered to Munich or Hamburg is just a myth that I am happy to correct from my own experience.

Shipping Estimates for the 16oz Refill

Before I placed my order, I wanted to make sure I wasn't going to be surprised by the weight. Here is the breakdown of what I found for the Tower 28 16oz refill bottle when preparing for international shipping.

My strategy for using a US freight forwarder

Since the Tower 28 website and most US retailers like Sephora don't ship this specific jumbo size directly to Germany, I signed up for a comGateway account. They provided me with a tax-free US address in Oregon, which meant I didn't have to pay US sales tax on my purchase. When the package arrived at their warehouse, I used their shipping calculator to see exactly what the final cost would be before I committed to the transit.

Choosing a reliable package forwarding service is the most important part of this process. I wanted someone who could handle the paperwork for German customs efficiently. If you have questions about how they handle specific items, I highly recommend checking out their FAQ section, which covers everything from consolidation to storage limits.

Using proxy shopping for easier checkout

If you find that your German credit card is being declined by US retailers, you might want to look into proxy shopping services. This is where the freight forwarder buys the item on your behalf, which can save a lot of frustration with regional payment blocks. Luckily, for my Tower 28 order, my standard card worked fine with the US shipping address.

Handling import tax and German customs

One thing I always tell people is to prepare for the import tax. In Germany, we generally have to pay a 19% VAT on items imported from outside the EU. For an item like the Tower 28 refill, which retails around $68 USD, you should expect to pay around €12-€15 in taxes upon arrival. Sometimes the carrier, like DHL international shipping or FedEx international shipping, will collect this at the door or send you a link to pay online. It is a small price to pay for a product that literally isn't available anywhere in Europe yet.

Final thoughts on the value

My package arrived in Berlin just six days after it left the Oregon warehouse. Even with the cost of the freight forwarder and the German import tax, I still saved about 30% compared to what I would have spent buying four individual 4oz bottles in Europe (if I could even find them in stock). If you are tired of running out of your SOS spray, taking the leap into the world of US refills is definitely worth it in 2026.