My step-by-step plan to ship Summer Fridays Birthday Cake Lip Balm to the Netherlands via a freight forwarder

Why I targeted the Birthday Cake shade

I realized early in 2026 that the Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm in Birthday Cake was going to be my biggest beauty challenge of the year. This limited-edition shade has been a viral sensation on TikTok for months, and it sells out in the UK within minutes of every restock. As a resident of the Netherlands, I found it nearly impossible to find locally. I decided to look toward US retailers like Sephora and the official Summer Fridays site, where restocks are more frequent but shipping is limited to US addresses.

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The Foundation: Securing a US address

I knew I needed a solid base for my plan. Since many US stores do not ship directly to Europe, I signed up for a tax-free US address through comGateway. This allowed me to have my balm delivered to a warehouse in a sales-tax-free state, saving me money on the initial US purchase. I chose them as my freight forwarder because of their reliability with small, high-value beauty items.

The Structural Layout: Buying the balm

My next step was the actual purchase. US Sephora restocks are notoriously fast. I monitored the site and prepared my payment details. One issue I faced was that some US sites decline Dutch credit cards. When I ran into this, I looked into the BuyForMe service. This proxy shopping option is perfect when a store rejects your local payment method; they handle the purchase for you, ensuring you don't miss out on a limited drop.

Shipping Estimates and Logistics

I wanted to know exactly what I would spend before the package arrived at the warehouse. I used the shipping calculator to get a clear picture. Here is my logistics breakdown for a single tube of Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm:

I always recommend checking the international shipping service options to compare speed versus cost. For a small item like this, I often bundle it with other US beauty finds to make the base shipping fee more economical.

The Final Inspection: Netherlands delivery

The final phase was the ship to Netherlands process. Once my balm reached the warehouse, I received a notification. I selected DHL international shipping for speed, though FedEx international shipping was also an option. I made sure to set aside funds for the import tax. In the Netherlands, we pay 21% BTW (VAT) on imports from outside the EU. I found that paying this upfront through the carrier's portal often speeds up the customs process at Schiphol.

My package arrived in Amsterdam just four days after leaving the US warehouse. By following this blueprint, I avoided the inflated prices of resellers and secured a 100% authentic Birthday Cake balm. If you are looking to do the same, I suggest starting with a trusted international shipping provider to handle the logistics of your US haul.