I did the math on importing the Summer Fridays Spring 2026 set to Germany and it actually makes sense

Why everyone is talking about the Spring 2026 set

I’ve been refreshing my feed lately and it’s clear that the Summer Fridays 'The Lip Butter Balm' Spring 2026 Set is the biggest thing in beauty right now. For those of us living in Germany, the FOMO is real. This specific set features three US-exclusive shades that haven't shown up in European Sephora locations yet. If you keep up with us trends, you know that these limited drops often sell out before they ever cross the Atlantic.

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I love the formula because it isn't sticky, and these new 2026 pastel tints are perfect for the season. Since I couldn't find them locally in Berlin or online at any EU retailers, I decided to look into how I could get them directly from a US shop.

How I shopped the US store from Germany

When I first tried to buy the set, I realized I needed a tax-free us address to even get through the checkout process. Most US beauty sites don't offer direct shipping to Germany, or if they do, the rates are astronomical. I chose to use comGateway as my freight forwarder because they provide a dedicated address in Oregon, which means I don't have to pay US sales tax on top of the product price.

Once the package arrived at my US address, I could manage everything through their international shipping service. It’s a pretty straightforward process, but there was one hurdle I didn't expect: my payment method.

The BuyForMe solution for difficult US retailers

Here is something I learned the hard way: some major US stores like Sephora, Nike, or Apple are notoriously picky. I tried to use my German credit card to pay for the lip balm set, but the order was cancelled almost immediately. These stores often block international cards or refuse to ship to known forwarding addresses to prevent fraud.

This is where I found the comGateway "BuyForMe" service. Instead of me trying to force my card through, I just told them what I wanted. They used a US domestic credit card to purchase the Spring 2026 set on my behalf. It completely solved the problem of my order being declined. If you are worried about your order getting stuck in "payment pending" limbo, this is the safest way to guarantee you actually get your items. It takes the stress out of dealing with picky US checkout systems.

Estimating shipping costs to Germany

Before I committed to the purchase, I wanted to make sure I wasn't going to be shocked by the final bill. I used the shipping calculator to get a rough idea of what the journey from the US to Germany would cost. Because the lip balm set is lightweight, the shipping wasn't nearly as expensive as I feared.

I also checked the FAQ section to see how they handle consolidation. I ended up buying a few other small items from different stores and had them packed into one box, which saved me a lot on the base shipping fee. If you're only buying one small set, I definitely recommend looking for a few other popular products to bundle together.

What you need to know about import rules and safety

Since we are talking about cosmetics, it is important to be aware of what can and cannot be shipped. Germany has specific regulations about certain ingredients. I always take a quick look at the prohibited items list before I checkout. Luckily, lip balms are generally safe to ship, but it's better to be sure so your package doesn't get held up at customs.

You should also remember that you'll need to pay German VAT (usually 19%) when the package arrives. Even with that added cost, I found that the total price for the Spring 2026 set was comparable to what I would pay for high-end balms here—except I actually have the colors that nobody else in Germany can get yet.

My final verdict on the cost

Was it worth it? For me, yes. I spent about 15 minutes setting up the "BuyForMe" request, and the package arrived at my door in about 8 days. If you're a fan of Summer Fridays and you're tired of waiting months for US releases to hit Europe, using a shop us ship international strategy is the way to go. The math works out if you use the consolidation features and a tax-free address. If you have more questions about the process, the comGateway support team is usually very quick to help out.