Buying Topicals Slick Salve Mint in New Zealand costs way more than US retail prices

Why the 2026 Slick Salve Mint is selling out

Topicals has a reputation for creating products that actually work for skin concerns, and the Slick Salve Mint Lip Balm (2026 Limited Edition) is no exception. Launched on April 17, this specific drop has been all over social media because it combines the intense hydration of the original formula with a cooling mint sensation that feels perfect for the changing seasons. Since it is a limited release for 2026, beauty fans are grabbing multiple tubes at once, leading to instant sell-outs on most major platforms.

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The peptide-rich formula is designed to repair the lip barrier, making it a staple for anyone dealing with dryness. Because Topicals has a cult following, especially after their success in the Philippines and the US, getting your hands on this minty version requires a bit of strategy if you are living in New Zealand.

The price difference for New Zealand shoppers

If you look at local resellers or boutique importers in Auckland or Christchurch, the price for a single tube of Slick Salve can be shocking. Often, these shops mark up the price by 50% or even 100% to cover their own import costs and profit margins. In the US, the retail price remains much more affordable at around $16 USD. Even with currency conversion, you can save a significant amount by choosing to shop us store sites directly.

By using a tax-free us address, you avoid paying US sales tax at checkout, which further increases your savings compared to buying from a local middleman. Many Kiwis find that even after adding international shipping rates, ordering two or three tubes at once makes the per-unit cost much lower than anything found in New Zealand shops.

Buying from US stores using comGateway

Most US beauty retailers do not offer direct international shipping to New Zealand, or if they do, the costs are prohibitively high. This is where a freight forwarder becomes essential. By signing up for a service like comGateway, you get a dedicated US address to use at checkout. They will receive your package and then forward packages to your doorstep in NZ.

Sometimes, US beauty sites can be picky about non-US credit cards. If you run into trouble during checkout, you can use the BuyForMe service. This assisted purchase option means the package forwarding team handles the transaction for you, ensuring you don't miss out on limited edition drops. Once your items arrive at the warehouse, you can check the shipping calculator to estimate shipping cost for the final leg of the journey to New Zealand.

Shipping Estimates for your delivery

To help you plan your budget, here are the estimated logistics details for the Topicals Slick Salve Mint Lip Balm (2026 Limited Edition):

You can view the full international shipping service breakdown and current shipping fees on the main site to see how adding more items might affect your total.

New Zealand customs and shipping rules

When you shop us ship international, it is important to remember New Zealand's GST rules. For goods valued under $1,000 NZD, GST is often handled at the point of sale or by the parcel forwarding service depending on current regulations. Since a lip balm is well under this threshold, you generally won't face heavy customs duties, but it is always good to be aware of the prohibited items list. Check our guide on restricted goods to ensure that any other skincare products you add to your shipment, like high-percentage acids or aerosols, are allowed for international shipping.

Using a freight forwarder allows you to consolidate multiple orders from different US stores into one box. This is a great way to spread the cost of shipping across several 2026 beauty releases rather than paying for each one separately. Just visit the comGateway website to get started with your US-based shopping journey.