Why I skip Dutch boutiques for my Merit Beauty The Minimalist 2026 fix

The 2026 Glow Hype

I have been tracking the newest beauty releases since the start of the year, and nothing has caught my eye quite like the Merit Beauty 'The Minimalist' 2026 Summer Glow Stick. We all know the original formula was a staple, but the 2026 version changed the game by adding SPF 30. It gives that specific 'Glass Skin' finish that I haven't been able to replicate with other sticks. I constantly keep an eye on us trends to see which shades are selling out first, and the 'Summer Glow' limited edition is currently the top pick among popular products in the States.

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The Price Gap Barrier

Living in the Netherlands, I noticed a frustrating trend. Local boutique importers and specialty shops in Amsterdam or Rotterdam are charging nearly double the US retail price for the 2026 Merit collection. Even with international shipping, I realized that buying directly from US stores is significantly more affordable. My main hurdle was finding a way to get these items sent here without the US store blocking my international address. This is a common barrier for us in Europe, but I found a workaround that actually saves me money on my makeup hauls.

My Shipping Strategy

I decided to use comGateway to handle my orders. Since Merit and other US-based beauty brands often offer free domestic shipping, I send my package to a tax-free us address provided by the service. This allows me to shop us store sites just like a local would. If you are new to this, I recommend checking out their step-by-step guide which explains how it works for international shoppers. It really simplified the process for my latest 2026 beauty haul.

Shipping Estimates Breakdown

When I was planning my order, I wanted to make sure I wasn't going to be surprised by the weight-based costs. Here is the data I used to estimate shipping cost using the shipping calculator.

Before you ship, I always suggest looking over the prohibited items list. While makeup is usually fine, some liquid sprays or aerosol-based sunscreens have different shipping rules. Since 'The Minimalist' is a solid stick, it clears customs easily.

Getting it to the Netherlands

Once my Merit Beauty 'The Minimalist' 2026 Summer Glow Stick arrived at my US address, I consolidated it with a few other items to save on the base shipping fee. For my fellow Dutch residents, remember that PostNL or DHL will handle the final leg of the delivery. We do have to account for VAT (BTW) upon arrival, but because the US base price is so much lower than the boutique price here, I still ended up saving about 25 Euros on my total order. I personally prefer using a freight forwarder because it gives me more control over the customs declaration and shipping speed compared to standard postal services.