I bypass Japan resellers to buy Summer Fridays Iced Coffee directly from the US

Why the 2026 Iced Coffee shade is dominating my feed

I have spent the last few weeks watching the Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm in 'Iced Coffee' take over TikTok. This limited-edition 2026 spring shade is exactly what I wanted—a perfect neutral with a hint of caffeine-inspired tint. However, I noticed a frustrating trend in Taiwan and Japan. Resellers in Japan are marking up these tubes by nearly 100%, and shipping them from Japan to Taiwan isn't any cheaper.

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I track us trends closely to see which popular products are actually worth the international shipping cost. The Iced Coffee balm is a prime candidate. While it is sold out in many local boutiques, it remains regularly restocked at US retailers like Sephora and the official Summer Fridays site. I decided to skip the middleman and buy it myself.

Check our guide on Serious risks of purchasing Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm 'Iced Coffee' from unauthorized Taiwan sellers could cost you $45 in counterfeit scams before you consider buying from unverified local marketplaces.

My strategy for buying from Sephora and US retailers

I always start by securing a tax-free us address. This allows me to shop us store sites without paying the 7-10% US sales tax that usually applies to orders sent to California or New York addresses. I use comGateway as my primary freight forwarder because their warehouse is located in a tax-free state.

When I place my order at Sephora, I simply enter my personal US suite number at checkout. If a specific US store happens to decline my international credit card, I don't worry. I just use the BuyForMe service or assisted purchase option. They buy the product on my behalf, so I never miss out on limited drops like the Iced Coffee balm. You can read the how it works section for a step-by-step guide on how to set this up.

Shipping Estimates for Taiwan

I know many people worry about the cost of shipping a single small item. To manage my expectations, I always use a shipping calculator to estimate shipping cost before I hit the buy button. Here is the data I use for this specific item:

I usually wait until I have two or three items at the warehouse. By consolidating my purchases, I reduce the per-item shipping cost significantly. Since the lip balm is so light, it often adds almost nothing to the total shipping fee when bundled with a pair of sneakers or a hoodie.

How I handle Taiwan customs and import rules

I make sure my EZ WAY app is updated and my real-name authentication is active. In Taiwan, we have a 2,000 TWD de minimis threshold. Since a single Summer Fridays balm is well under this price, I usually don't pay import duties unless I have exceeded my six-shipment limit for the half-year period. I keep my comGateway dashboard open to track the package the moment it leaves the US warehouse. My experience has shown that shipping from the US to Taipei usually takes about 5 to 8 business days once the package is dispatched.

I find this method much more reliable than hoping a JP reseller isn't sending me a counterfeit. Plus, I get the satisfaction of knowing I am paying the actual retail price rather than an inflated 'trend' price.