I finally figured out how to get the Summer Fridays Marshmallow balm in the Philippines

Table of Contents

• Why I became obsessed with the Summer Fridays Marshmallow balm
• The annoying barrier for beauty lovers in the Philippines
• How I shopped the US Sephora store from my couch
• Shipping Estimates for your lip balm haul
• Avoiding surprises with Philippines delivery

Why I became obsessed with the Summer Fridays Marshmallow balm

If you have been on TikTok at all this week in March 2026, you have probably seen the viral videos of the Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm in the limited edition 'Marshmallow' scent. I saw it on my feed and immediately knew I needed it. It is that perfect, soft vanilla-marshmallow scent that everyone says is the best they have ever released. We all know how Summer Fridays balms have a cult following because they are not sticky and actually keep your lips hydrated for hours, but this specific drop is different. It is a 'rising star' because of that specific gourmand scent profile that is so popular right now. I spent hours scrolling through us trends to see if any other brands were doing something similar, but nothing beats the original Summer Fridays aesthetic.

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The annoying barrier for beauty lovers in the Philippines

The problem I ran into—and I am sure many of you have too—is that this Marshmallow edition is a US Sephora exclusive. I checked our local stores here in the Philippines and even the regional SE Asian Sephora websites, and it was nowhere to be found. It is such a bummer when a brand drops something amazing but limits it to the US market. This is the 'hidden barrier' we face as international shoppers. Even if we have the budget, we literally cannot click 'buy' because the stores do not ship directly to Manila or Cebu. I was not about to pay triple the price to a random reseller on a marketplace, so I decided to take matters into my own hands by using a freight forwarder.

How I shopped the US Sephora store from my couch

I realized that if I wanted this balm, I had to shop like a local in the US. I signed up for a tax-free us address which allowed me to checkout on the Sephora US website without any issues. If you are new to this, I highly recommend looking at this step-by-step guide which explains the process clearly. I just entered my assigned US address at checkout, and Sephora shipped it right to the warehouse in Oregon. This way, I didn't have to pay US sales tax, which saved me a few dollars. It felt great to finally bypass that regional restriction that usually keeps us from getting the coolest drops in 2026.

Shipping Estimates for your lip balm haul

Since I know many of you are curious about the logistics, I wanted to provide some estimates based on my own order. A single lip balm is tiny, so it is best to bundle it with other things to make the most of your international shipping rates. Here is what you can expect for a standard small package containing a few Summer Fridays items:

I always use a shipping calculator before I finalize my cart so I know exactly what I am getting into. My experience showed that it is much cheaper to buy three or four balms at once and share the shipping with friends.

Avoiding surprises with Philippines delivery

One thing I learned about international shipping to the Philippines is that you have to be mindful of the de minimis value. As of 2026, if your total shipment value (including shipping and insurance) is under PHP 10,000, you generally do not have to pay import duties. This is why I love shopping for beauty products specifically—they are usually well under that limit. Choosing a reliable ship to Philippines service makes the whole process feel much safer. My package arrived right at my doorstep in Quezon City about 8 days after it left the US warehouse. I am currently wearing the Marshmallow balm as I write this, and I can tell you, it was worth the extra effort to get it here!