I skipped the UK markups and snagged the Summer Fridays Poolside Lip Oil straight from the source

The 2026 Poolside Craze

I woke up this morning to my social feed being absolutely flooded with the new Summer Fridays Dream Lip Oil in 'Poolside'. It is the 2026 limited edition shade that everyone is losing their minds over. It has this incredible sheer, azure-to-clear finish that looks like sparkling water on the lips. I knew immediately that I needed it, but I also knew the struggle of waiting for it to arrive at Sephora branches here in Britain.

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Usually, these seasonal drops sell out in the US within hours, and by the time they reach our shores, they are either out of stock or marked up significantly. I decided I wasn't going to play the waiting game this year. My goal was to get that 'Poolside' glow while the sun was actually still shining in London.

The Price Gap Dilemma

We often see a massive difference between US retail prices and what we pay here. The Dream Lip Oil retails for $26 USD, which is roughly £20. However, by the time it hits UK retailers, we are often looking at £26 or more. When you add the fact that the limited edition 2026 shades are often exclusive to the US Summer Fridays site or US Sephora for the first few weeks, the local markup feels even heavier. I realized that if I wanted to save money and get it first, I had to shop US store directly.

How I Use a Freight Forwarder

Since the US Summer Fridays store doesn't always offer direct shipping to my flat, I rely on a freight forwarder to bridge the gap. By using comGateway, I get a tax-free US address in Oregon. This is a huge win because it means I don't pay US sales tax on my purchase, which offsets some of the shipping costs.

I simply enter my unique US address at checkout, and once the package arrives at the warehouse, I can forward packages to my home. It is a seamless process that I have used for several 2026 beauty drops already. I always use the shipping calculator before I buy so I know exactly what to expect when the bill comes.

Shipping Estimates for Beauty Hauls

If you are planning to grab the Summer Fridays Dream Lip Oil (2026 'Poolside' Limited Edition), you should know that beauty products are generally very light. Here is what I estimated for my recent haul to help you plan your budget.

Before you finalize your order, I recommend you estimate shipping cost to see if adding a few more items (like the Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask) would make the international shipping service more cost-effective per item.

Getting it to the United Kingdom

When you ship to United Kingdom, you have to be mindful of the import rules for 2026. Typically, goods over £135 will incur customs duty, though VAT is usually handled during the shipping process if you use a premium international shipping provider. My experience has been that for a single lip oil and perhaps a moisturizer, the process is very quick. I find that United Kingdom delivery via express options usually takes about 3 to 5 business days once it leaves the US warehouse.

I love that I can buy from US ship to United Kingdom and still get my hands on the Poolside edition before the British summer even peaks. It makes the whole process feel like a little victory over the usual retail delays.

Avoiding Shipping Snags

One thing I always do is check the list of prohibited items before I check out. While lip oils are perfectly fine, some aerosol setting sprays or certain high-alcohol perfumes can be flagged as restricted goods. It is always better to be safe than to have your package stuck in limbo. You might also like to check our guide on shipping cosmetics safely to ensure your gloss arrives in perfect condition.

By following these shipping rules, I have managed to build a quite impressive collection of US-exclusive beauty products this year. The 2026 'Poolside' Lip Oil is definitely the crown jewel of my summer kit so far. I feel much better knowing I didn't wait months for it to appear in a local shop at a 30% markup.