Why I don't buy Summer Fridays in France and how I get the 2026 Summer Set from the US instead

The 2026 Summer Set Hype

I have followed Summer Fridays since their first mask launched, but the 2026 edition of 'The Summer Set' is on another level. This year, the bundle includes the viral Lip Butter Balms in three new seasonal shades that are currently exclusive to the US market. My social media feeds are full of people in Southeast Asia and Europe trying to get their hands on these, but the local boutique markups are reaching 40% or more.

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I decided I wasn't going to wait for a European release that might never happen or pay double the price to a reseller. I wanted the authentic set directly from the source. To do this, I needed a reliable parcel forwarding service that could handle delicate cosmetics and get them to France quickly.

The Price Gap: US vs. Europe

It is a common mistake to think that shipping from the US to France is too expensive to be worth it. I did the math. Even with international transit, buying the 2026 set at US retail prices is significantly cheaper than buying from resellers who capitalize on the scarcity here in France. I used a shipping calculator to estimate shipping cost before I placed my order, and the savings were still substantial.

The Problem with US Checkout Systems

My first attempt to buy the set was a failure. Many major US retailers, including Sephora US and the official Summer Fridays store, have strict security filters. When I tried to use my French credit card, the transaction was flagged and the order was cancelled immediately. These stores often block international cards or any order associated with a known freight forwarder address.

This is the main reason why most people in France give up. They assume it is impossible to buy directly from these US-exclusive drops because their payments won't go through. I found a way around this wall.

The BuyForMe Solution

To fix the issue of cancelled orders, I used the BuyForMe service. This is an assisted purchase option provided by comGateway. Instead of me struggling with my French card, I told them what I wanted, and they bought the item on my behalf using a US domestic credit card.

This is the safest way to guarantee an order doesn't get cancelled. Because the purchase is made by a US entity with a US billing address, the store treats it like a local order. For anyone trying to get high-demand items like 'The Summer Set', using proxy shopping is the only way to ensure you actually get the product before it sells out.

How I Ship to France

Once the purchase is made, the items are sent to a tax-free us address in Oregon. This saved me an additional 7-10% in US sales tax right away. From there, I can manage everything from my account. If you are new to this, there is a step-by-step guide on how it works that explains the transition from the warehouse to your door in France.

I always check the latest shipping rules regarding prohibited items before I ship. While most cosmetics are fine, some aerosols or high-alcohol perfumes have restricted goods status. For the Lip Butter Balms in the 2026 set, there were no issues at all.

Logistics and French Customs

When the package arrives in France, it goes through the usual customs process. I prefer to shop us store items and have them consolidated if I am buying from multiple brands. This reduces the base shipping fee significantly. Here is a quick look at what I considered for my 2026 shipment:

I found that even after paying the French TVA, I was still ahead of the prices being asked by local third-party sellers. If you want to see the full breakdown of how to manage these types of orders, you might also like to check the comGateway FAQ on assisted purchase for more details on handling difficult retailers.