How I managed to get Rhode Barrier Butter in Korea for less than reseller prices

Why I had to get the Rhode Barrier Butter

I have been refreshing Hailey Bieber’s Rhode website since the product dropped on April 20, 2026. As someone living in South Korea, the land of glass skin, the buzz around the Rhode Barrier Butter (Intensive Body Moisturizer) was impossible to ignore. This moisturizer is trending everywhere in our local 'clean beauty' circles because of its focus on barrier repair. My skin has been feeling particularly dry lately, and the promise of a thick, balmy moisturizer that doesn't feel greasy sounded like exactly what I needed.

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The problem we face in Seoul is that Rhode is currently a US and Canada exclusive. While some local resellers might list it on various platforms, the markups are usually ridiculous. I decided I wasn't going to pay double the price, so I looked into how I could shop us store options directly.

My experience buying from the US while in Korea

I realized early on that I couldn't just put my Seoul address into the Rhode checkout page. They simply don't ship here yet. To get around this, I used a international shipping service that provided me with a tax-free US address. This is a huge win because it means I don't have to pay US sales tax on top of the product price.

By using comGateway, I was able to purchase the Barrier Butter just like a US resident would. I simply entered the warehouse address at checkout, and my package was on its way to their facility within two days. If you are worried about the technical side, you can check their step-by-step guide which explains the whole process very clearly.

Shipping Estimates for the Barrier Butter

I know many of you are curious about the logistics. Before I bought mine, I used the shipping calculator to see if the cost made sense. Here is a breakdown of what I found for the Rhode Barrier Butter (150ml tub):

I found that international shipping rates are much more manageable if you ship more than one item at a time. I actually bought two tubs—one for me and one for my sister—to make the shipping cost per item lower.

Dealing with Korean customs and taxes

One of my biggest concerns was the import tax. In South Korea, we have a 'De Minimis' threshold. For goods coming from the USA, you can generally import up to $200 USD (including the cost of the items and domestic US shipping) without having to pay duties or VAT.

Since the Rhode Barrier Butter is priced at $38 USD, I was well under the limit. Even with two tubs and some lip tints, my total was around $110 USD, meaning I didn't have to pay any extra customs tax when it arrived at Incheon. If you're ever unsure about specific items, the help center has a lot of info on restricted items for Korea.

My step-by-step guide to ordering

Here is exactly how I did it. First, I signed up for a free account to get my tax-free us address. Then, I went to the Rhode website and added the Barrier Butter to my cart. At checkout, I used the US address provided to me. Once the package arrived at the warehouse, I received an email notification. I logged in, chose my preferred shipping speed to Seoul, and paid the shipping fee. It was actually much faster than I expected, taking only about 5 days to reach my door after it left the US warehouse.

The math: Is it actually cheaper?

I did a quick comparison. A local reseller was asking for 85,000 KRW for one tub. By buying it myself, the product was $38 (approx 52,000 KRW). The international shipping was about $18 (approx 24,000 KRW). That total comes to 76,000 KRW.

Wait, it gets better. When I bought two tubs, the shipping only increased by a few dollars. So, for two tubs, I paid $76 for products + $22 for shipping = $98 (approx 134,000 KRW). That is 67,000 KRW per tub! I saved 18,000 KRW per tub compared to the reseller. If you are a smart shopper like me, the math clearly favors buying directly from the US. We always want the best for our skin, but we don't have to overpay for it.