Getting the Merit Beauty Jumbo Serum in Tokyo vs dealing with standard international shipping headaches

Why the Merit Jumbo Serum is blowing up on Xiaohongshu

If you have been scrolling through Xiaohongshu lately, you have probably seen the 'clean girl' aesthetic peak with the Merit Beauty Great Skin Glow Serum. For Earth Day 2026, Merit dropped a limited Jumbo Edition that is twice the size of the original. It is the kind of product that sells out in hours, especially since the brand has not officially expanded into the Japanese market yet. Beauty enthusiasts in Tokyo are currently looking for ways to grab this 50ml bottle because it is a much better value than the standard size.

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While the serum is a staple for that glass-skin look, getting it across the ocean is the real challenge. You can check out other us trends to see what else is hot this April, but the Merit serum is definitely the top pick for skincare fans right now.

US shopping vs Japan availability

When comparing local retail vs international sourcing, the choice is simple because you cannot find this jumbo edition in any department store in Ginza. Buying from a shop us store is the only way to secure the 2026 Earth Day release. To do this without a US address, most shoppers use comGateway to get a tax-free us address in Oregon. This avoids US sales tax and gives you a place to send your package before it makes the trip to Japan.

Shipping Estimates for your Merit haul

Before you hit the buy button, it helps to know what the package looks like for your logistics planning. Here is an estimate for the Merit Beauty 'The Great Skin' Glow Serum (Jumbo Earth Day Edition):

You can use the shipping calculator to get a more precise idea of the international shipping rates to your specific city in Japan.

The lazy method for handling import duties

Nobody wants to spend their weekend filling out customs forms. When you ship items like cosmetics into Japan, there are rules about quantity and value. If the value is under 16,666 JPY, you often avoid import duties and consumption tax. Using a freight forwarder that handles the export documentation for you is the easiest way to ensure your serum doesn't get stuck at the border. They take care of the heavy lifting so you just wait for the delivery truck.

The BuyForMe service vs standard checkout

Here is where things get tricky for shoppers in Japan. Many US stores, including Sephora and Merit’s official site, are notorious for blocking orders that use international credit cards or addresses associated with freight forwarders. If you try to check out with your Japanese Visa or Mastercard, your order might get cancelled instantly.

This is where the BuyForMe service comes in. Instead of fighting with the checkout page, you use proxy shopping. You tell the experts what you want, and they buy it using a US-based payment method. This assisted purchase route is the most reliable way to make sure you actually get the limited edition Earth Day bottle before it sells out. It is a simple trade-off: a small service fee versus the headache of constant order cancellations.

How to get it home

If you are ready to start, follow this step-by-step guide on how it works. Essentially, you ship the serum to your US suite, check the shipping fees, and then click 'ship' to send it to Japan. If you are worried about the cost, remember that international shipping becomes much cheaper if you buy a few other items and consolidate them into one box.

The Merit Jumbo Serum is a 2026 limited release, so moving quickly is better than waiting. By using a proxy service and a reliable forwarder, you can have the 'Great Skin' glow without leaving your house in Tokyo.