My lazy way of getting the US exclusive Summer Fridays Iced Matcha balm shipped to Japan

My obsession with the 2026 Iced Matcha release

I have been checking my TikTok feed every morning since June started, and my algorithm is clearly telling me one thing: I need the Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm in 'Iced Matcha'. This 2026 limited-run shade is currently a US exclusive, which is a bit of a nightmare for those of us living in Japan. I love the Summer Fridays formula, but getting my hands on this specific green tint felt impossible until I decided to just find a workaround.

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I didn't want to wait months for a potential local release that might never happen. We know how these limited drops go; by the time they reach Tokyo, they're usually sold out or triple the price. I wanted the 'Clean Girl' aesthetic without the stress of hunting down a local reseller.

Why this specific balm is taking over my feed

The 2026 'Iced Matcha' shade is unique because it offers a sheer, cool-toned tint that somehow makes your lips look naturally plush and hydrated. It has that subtle green-to-clear finish that everyone is posting about. Since it is only available in US stores right now, it has become a huge status symbol for beauty enthusiasts in Singapore and Japan. I knew I had to find a way to shop US store options directly to get the authentic product.

My lazy shipping hack for US-only drops

I am the first to admit that I hate filling out complicated customs forms or dealing with international sellers who don't ship to Japan. My solution was to use a freight forwarder. I signed up for comGateway because they give me a tax-free us address to use at checkout. It basically makes the US Sephora or Summer Fridays website think I live in Oregon.

If you are worried about the process, I just followed their step-by-step guide. It was surprisingly easy. I bought the balm, sent it to my new US address, and then they handled the Japan delivery for me. I didn't have to do any heavy lifting or talk to any customs agents.

Shipping estimates for Japan delivery

Before I clicked 'buy', I used the shipping calculator to make sure I wasn't going to spend a fortune. Since a lip balm is tiny, the international shipping rates were actually quite reasonable, especially if you add a few other items to the box.

Avoiding surprises with Japan import tax

One thing I always keep in mind is the import tax. For Japan, if your total order value is under 16,666 JPY, you typically don't have to pay consumption tax or duties. Since the Summer Fridays balm is well under that, I didn't have to worry about extra fees when it arrived at my door in Tokyo.

If you are planning to haul a whole set of 2026 summer releases, you might want to check our guide on customs tax to stay within the limits. For my single tube of Iced Matcha, it was a smooth, tax-free experience. I loved how I could buy from US ship to Japan without any of the usual headache associated with international shopping.

My package arrived in about a week, and the 'Iced Matcha' scent is even better than I imagined. If you want to skip the reseller markups and get the real deal, this is definitely the path I recommend.