My journey to get the 2026 Glossier Cloud Paint shades Wisp and Soar delivered to Germany

The hype behind Wisp and Soar

I have been glued to my TikTok feed lately watching everyone swatch the new 2026 Glossier Cloud Paint shades. If you haven't seen them yet, Wisp and Soar are these incredible purple-toned blushes that seem to work on literally every skin tone. Wisp is a soft, ethereal lilac that gives a cool-toned glow, while Soar is a deeper, moody plum that looks like you just stepped in from a crisp spring walk in Berlin. These shades are currently viral because they lean into that 2026 "cool girl" aesthetic that everyone is trying to replicate.

I wanted them immediately, but as we often find here in Germany, Glossier doesn't always make it easy to get the newest drops. We are in the same boat as our friends in New Zealand who also face shipping restrictions. I knew I couldn't just wait and hope they would appear on a local shelf. I started looking into us trends to see how others were getting their hands on them, and it became clear that a US-based solution was my only path. You might also like to check out other us trends that are currently taking over social media.

Shipping estimates for my Glossier haul

Since Glossier Cloud Paint tubes are quite small, I had to be smart about how I shipped them to avoid paying more for the box than the makeup itself. Here is the breakdown of what I estimated for my package so I could plan my budget.

I used a shipping calculator to get a better idea of the total cost before I committed to the purchase. If you are planning a similar haul, you can estimate shipping cost using the same tool I did to make sure there are no surprises.

Overcoming the shipping barrier to Germany

The biggest hurdle for me was the fact that Glossier's US site often requires a domestic address. This is what I call the "hidden barrier" for German beauty fans. We see the products, we have the money, but we don't have the right mailbox. I decided to use comGateway as my freight forwarder because they provide a tax-free us address in Oregon. This meant I didn't have to pay US sales tax on top of the product price, which saved me a few Euros right at the start.

Using a freight forwarder allowed me to shop us store locations just like I was living in the States. I simply entered my unique US address at the Glossier checkout. If you are new to this, you can always check the FAQ on their site to see how the process works for first-timers. It is much simpler than I originally thought it would be.

Managing German import taxes and customs

One thing I always tell my friends is to watch out for import duties and GST/VAT. In Germany, the Customs office (Zoll) is quite strict. Since these blushes are coming from outside the EU, I knew I would likely have to pay the 19% Import Sales Tax (Einfuhrumsatzsteuer). I made sure to read up on the latest rules for import tax so I wasn't caught off guard when the package arrived in Frankfurt.

I also made sure that the blushes weren't on any prohibited items lists. Generally, makeup is fine, but some flammable perfumes or aerosols can be restricted. I checked the guide on restricted goods just to be 100% sure my Wisp and Soar tubes would pass through customs without being flagged.

My step by step buying process

I started by signing up for an account at comGateway. Once I had my US address, I went to the Glossier website and added Wisp and Soar to my cart. I also added a Milky Jelly Cleanser because, well, why not? After the items arrived at my US suite, I received a notification. I was able to forward packages to my home in Munich after choosing my preferred shipping speed.

The package arrived in about eight days. The colors are even better in person than they looked on TikTok. Wisp is definitely my new daily go-to for that "cold girl" look, and Soar is perfect for evening events. If you have been hesitant about ordering from the US, I can tell you that it is definitely possible if you use a reliable parcel forwarding service. My experience was smooth, and now I have the most sought-after blushes of 2026 before they even hit the European market.