I saved 40% shipping Prequel Gleanser from the US to South Korea

Why I wanted Prequel Gleanser

I have been monitoring us trends for months, and one product kept appearing on my feed: the Prequel Gleanser. It is a non-foaming cleanser containing 50% glycerin. For anyone with a damaged skin barrier or dry skin living in Seoul, this is a must-have. Unlike many luxury cleansers that cost a fortune, this brand is incredibly affordable in the US, though it remains almost impossible to find in South Korea without a massive markup from resellers.

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The US Price Gap

In the United States, a 13.5 oz bottle of Prequel Gleanser retails for approximately $18 USD. When I checked local South Korean marketplaces, the few shops that had it were charging nearly $45 USD before domestic shipping. By choosing to shop at a US store directly, I realized I could buy two bottles for the price of one local bottle, even after accounting for the cost of a freight forwarder.

Shipping Estimates for South Korea

To help you plan your budget, I have put together these estimates based on my recent order of two bottles. You can also use a shipping calculator to get a more precise quote based on your specific cart.

How I used a freight forwarder

Since the Prequel website does not offer direct shipping to Seoul, I signed up for comGateway to get a tax-free us address in Oregon. This is important because it allowed me to avoid US sales tax, which saved me an extra 7-10% at checkout. I simply entered my US warehouse address as the delivery destination on the Prequel website.

If you find that your Korean credit card is being declined by US retailers, I recommend using a BuyForMe service. This proxy shopping option means the forwarder buys the item for you, which bypasses most regional payment restrictions. Once my package arrived at the warehouse, I chose a freight forwarder that offered reliable international shipping to ensure my glass-like plastic bottles wouldn't leak during transit.

South Korea Customs and Import Tax

When you use a international shipping service to Korea, you need to be aware of the import tax thresholds. For goods from the US, the de minimis value is $200 USD for most items, but for functional cosmetics, it can sometimes be treated differently. However, for a standard cleanser like this, keeping your total order (including US domestic shipping) under $150 USD is the safest way to avoid additional duties.

I made sure to have my Personal Customs Clearance Code (PCCC) ready for the package forwarding process. This ensures that the customs clearance in Incheon is smooth. Before you ship a large haul of skincare, I suggest you check the list of prohibited items to ensure you aren't accidentally importing restricted ingredients, though Prequel Gleanser is perfectly safe for import.

By using a freight forwarder, I received my package in Seoul just 6 days after it reached the US warehouse. The cost-saving was significant enough that I now use this method for all my dermatological skincare needs from the US.