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iHerb

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Author: Kaitlyn Short

LAST UPDATED: February 22nd, 2022

iHerb carries one of the largest selections of natural supplements, home, and personal care products, and even pet care products in the world. It has two distribution centers, in Kentucky and California, each offering real-time stock information. iHerb has been certified by NSF International as a Good Manufacturing Practices facility.

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The Good

  • Large Variety of Products
  • Ratings on Products
  • Promotions and Shipping Rates

Large Variety of Products

iHerb.com has over 35,000 products from more than 1,000 brands. Products include the following categories: Supplements, Vitamins, Herbs, Beauty Products, Skin Care, Grocery, Kids & Babies, Sports, and Pets. Each of these categories has several subcategories to help you narrow down your product search. Each subcategory features several products to match your specific search criteria. For added convenience, the website can be browsed in six languages: English, Japanese, Russian, Chinese, Korean, and Spanish. The iHerb app gives customers easy access to their shopping needs. Customers can even find vitamins and supplements that provide digestive care, along with other sleep aids and gummy vitamin products.

Ratings on Products

The individual product pages feature star ratings so you can see how previous customers liked the product. There is also a section at the bottom of the page with additional product information, including description, suggested uses, warnings, supplement facts and ingredients. The iHerb website also includes product specifications such as shipping weight, product code, UPC code, package quantity, dimensions, and expiration dates.

Promotions and Shipping Rates

iHerb's online store features a promotional discount, as well as a link that will take you to a full list of all the current promotions and sales. iHerb offers rewards through a referral program, known as iHerb Rewards. When you sign up, you'll receive a discount on your first order and a referral code to share with friends and family. When they shop at iHerb and use the code they'll receive discounts as well. The company also offers a variety of delivery service options for your iHerb order. International shipping rates are available on the iHerb website.

  • Expedited 1-5 Day - Free shipping for orders over $20.00 regardless of weight, anywhere in the contiguous United States.
  • Expedited 2-Day - Free shipping for orders over $60.00 anywhere in the contiguous United States.
  • UPS Next-Day, Economy - Special: Flat $8.00 fee for the first 8 pounds, anywhere in the contiguous United States.
  • UPS Next-Day, Expedited - Flat $12.00 fee for the first 12 pounds, anywhere in the contiguous United States.
  • Priority or First Class Airmail - 20 lbs, maximum. This shipping method is limited to orders that have a value of $80.00 or less and weigh less than 20 pounds.
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The Bad

  • Reports of Mishandled Items and Issues

Reports of Mishandled Items and Issues

Although iHerb is known to be cheaper than most options it is known to cut costs in important areas. There is a common complaint with how customer service handles consumer issues. Customers often experience misplaced packages or receive the wrong item. The return policy can also be tricky to navigate. The Better Business Bureau® gives this company an F and has received tons of complaints against the company.

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The Bottom Line

iHerb offers a user-friendly website as well as an app for on the go access. It offers ample information on each product for an informed decision. iHerb reviews fall short of excellence based on customer experience. Many consumers have found that working with iHerb's customer service representatives, along with the iHerb guidelines, can be frustrating and overwhelming. While iHerb is known for its vast selection of natural supplements, herbs, and other products for your home, customer service is key to a successful brand.

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88 Reviews

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Justin Steele

iHerb is one of those companies I simply rely on in everyday life, and I have been relying on them for over a decade now. They are a trusted source of supplements and are usually listed as a "preferred vendor" for many popular supplement companies. Every product that I have used from iHerb has been authentic. Customer service is excellent and the few (minor!) issues that I have had over the decade I have been doing business with them were taken care of quickly. They have very reasonable and fast free shipping, at least for customers in the United States - I have no opinion on their international shipping as I have never used it. I really like everything about the way this online company does business - you can handle requests online and if you absolutely need to speak to a person, you can do that without too much fuss. I wish every online retailer I used operated like iHerb.

4 years ago

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Reply from iHerb

Dear Valued Customer,

We thank you for being a loyal customer and for taking the time to leave a review of your shopping experiences with us! Don't forget to leave reviews of the products you have purchased so you can help others in our growing iHerb community with their purchasing decisions. Your trust is valued and we hope to hear from you again sometime soon!

Feb. 23rd, 2022

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AmyR Canton, OH

I first shopped at iHerb because their prices were so good. I was a little baffled at first because instead of email, they use a phone number, and have LOTS of verifications through the process. Another thing that seemed strange was the lack of emails. However, I was able to log in using my phone number and password and see what was happening. The items were shipped the next day and I got them the day after that, so a total of 2 business days from order to delivery, which I thought was pretty amazing! I've ordered several times and have had good experiences every time. If you don't mind something a little different than the ordinary shopping experience, this is a great place to shop for supplements!

7 years ago

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Saul New Market, MD

I don’t usually write reviews but this time I decided to make an exception. At the beginning I meant to cancel my order because I read all the negative reviews, but after reading the positive (and realizing that the bad were older) I decided to give them a chance. And… man! I am glad I did! Ordered 5 Teeccino bags of “coffee”. Got exactly what I ordered, no mistakes, well packed and on top of it ordered those on the 10th and received them 1 day later! Additionally, I had a question, just clicked on the “Chat” button and the reaction was quick, knowledgable, polite and professional! I know it sounds like I work there, but I don’t. :-))))) I just like seeing justice done. What’s fair is fair.

7 years ago

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Jonathan

Wow. I am absolutely astounded to see so many negative reviews. I've order large amounts of items from iHerb over the past 6 years or so. I've never had an issue. Actually, I think once an item was missing or wrong in an order. They promptly shipped the correct item. I have my orders shipped to New Zealand. The shipping is typically free, or pretty close to it. I am often exclaiming to my friends just how fast they arrive (often just as quick, and certainly a lot cheaper, than having items shipped from with NZ itself). I've recommended iHerb to lots of friends and family. I must have ordered in excess of $5,000 of goods from them (possibly more). I get all my superfoods, supplements, toiletries, teas, sun screen, essential oils, culinary herbs, etc., from iHerb. To me, with prices being what they are in NZ (insanely high) iHerb is a commercial Godsend. Again, I have no idea why so many bad reviews. I can't think of a single negative thing to say about them, after what must be 100+ orders.

7 years ago

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Nicole Los Angeles, CA

iHerb is definitely the best store, out of many that I buy from. Their prices and shipping rates are the most affordable among natural food stores. Orders usually ship within a few hours and so far my packages have arrived in perfect condition. By the way, you can also get 10% off your first order with promo code alo065 and additionally free US shipping over $20 and sometimes even free international shipping. You will also receive an extra 10% credit toward your next orders (a total of 20% off). I you order from another country, make sure you stay below the tax-free limit - you can do this by splitting your order in two or several smaller puchases. Don't forget to use the coupon code alo065 with every purchase. Happy shopping! PS. The majority of the bad reviews are clearly fake. They are typically posted by former disgruntled employees and competitors.

7 years ago

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Sharon C.

Please do not believe the negative reviews. This company delivers all over the world and there is bound to be delivery problems in foreign countries My order came within a week and we received it, but my husband had put it away and I didn't realize it had come. I asked Iherb for a refund and they refunded the full amount immediately. 2 weeks later I discovered I did have my order and apologized to Iherb and asked them how I could repay them. Here is there gracious response: Dear Sharon C.: "Thank you for letting us know that you already received your package. We are glad that we could help. Regarding the Refund you received, there is nothing you need to do or worry about with it. And for the products you received, you do not have to return it to us. Please keep it and try it as a free product. " Iherb. I would like to thank Iherb for being quick to respond and refund my money. I would also like to apologize to Iherb for my mistake and thank them for their generosity. Thank you Iherb, Sharon C.

7 years ago

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Inga

I've been ordering from iHerb for 4 years and NEVER had any problems. It is because I always do my research regarding international shipping. People do not realise that such huge taxes is not the vendor's fault. If you go to gov.uk page and search for 'Tax and customs for goods sent from abroad', you can see for yourself. After learning this information, you should know that you pay taxes after ordering for more than 15£ because of the rules and regulations of British government. Also, additional handling charges depend on the delivery company you choose. Other than that, iHerb is an amazing site with exceptional prices and it even has a great rewards system. My iHerb promo code NBV977, http://bit.ly/2AIUXvY

8 years ago

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Jasper Ravensberg

A super customer friendly webshop for top brand vitamins and supplements. I'm already a customer since the year 2000 and have saved a small fortune on all kind of top quality health products. I live in the Netherlands (Europe) where the better brands are way to expensive. (Solgar, Thorne, Pure Synergy, Vitamineral Green, etc.) Ordering them online through iherb helps me save hundreds of euro's per year. Shipping takes only 2-3 days worldwide with their DHL option and will cost about 8-12 dollar on average depending the weight of your order. What really exites me is that they offer a 10% discount on your order with coupon code: RAV941 and when you become a customer and refer a new customer they can also get 10% discount while you will earn 10% affiliate commission or discount on your next order. With this I have every month free supplements worth of about $160 The great thing is that it is totally free to join their affiliate program, it is not an mlm program. Just share your personal link code url with your friends. This link will give you 10% discount: https://www.iherb.com/?rcode=RAV941 I hope this review will help. (Please note: The other reviewer is wrong with his negative comments. When you build credits after you have referred a new customer it always takes 30 days before the money is added to your affiliate account to use for an order. This has to do with their 30- day customer satisfaction guarantee. If you have build up $300 or more it is possible to let it paid out. )

9 years ago

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Jalal ARIF ,

I am not the type that writes reviews a lot, but after seeing so many negative reviews I felt I have to say something about my personal experience with iherb, I have been a customer of iherb for more than 5 years and and have never faced any problems, there prices are exceptional and the shipping rates are amazing and very fast compared to other websites.

5 years ago

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Reply from iHerb

Dear Valued Customer,

We truly appreciate the time you have taken to let everyone know about your experiences with us. Often times, only unhappy customers take the time to leave reviews. Most of the time they only tell part of the story as well. We are happy to hear that you have enjoyed shopping with us and have remained a loyal customer. We pride ourselves on being customer focused and data driven. If it matters to the customer than it matters to us.

We wish you the best of health and hope to hear from you again in the near future.

Jun. 10th, 2021

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Jeff. M

iHerb has been my No.1 supplier for the past eight years on vitamins. The product range is quite good and the service is well above average. The delivery is quite exceptional with my election of DHL as the courier. I live in NSW Australia, and I usually order on a Thursday night and mostly receive my order by Tuesday, or by Thursday at the latest (That's 5-7days, flown in and landed on my doorstep). Our own local postal service takes between 5-11days just from the nearest state capital. Very happy "Aussie camper" thanks. JM.

7 years ago

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Nicole Los Angeles, CA

Very easy purchases, great product lines, reasonable & competitive pricing. Always a pleasure to order from their store. And by the way, you can easily save 5% off your order if you copy/paste promo code alo065 during checkout. You will also get 5% credit, free US shipping over $20 and 95% off or free international shipping, depending on the items you order. Additionally, there are plenty of daily, weekly and monthly promotions on their specials page so check them out as well. Overall I highly recommend iHerb to everyone!

8 years ago

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Noah New Castle, DE

I really appreciate the ease of shopping at the iHerb website. I am grateful for all of the information available for each vitamin or supplement giving detailed ingredients and usage as well as reviews. The extensive catalog provides lots of options and comparison shopping is easy. Every order has been filled perfectly, packaged well and shipped promptly.

8 years ago Edited September 14, 2021

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Victoria America Chandler Glen Allen, VA

This is my first time that I order from iHerb, ordered two boxes of organic green tea. The order came on time as promise, the product was what I ordered in perfect condition and by far the price was less expensive including the shipping from other competitors. Definitely will order more products from iHerb.

6 years ago

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Reply from iHerb

Dear Valued Customer,

We love reading reviews like yours! How did you enjoy the products? We do our best to make your shopping experience amazing and our glad our efforts are paying off.

We hope to hear from you again in the near future and wish you nothing but the finest of health.

Jun. 24th, 2021

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Khalid

Honestly one of the best site for ordering online. Thank you IHerb and please keep your good work always up. (Please don't change - just keep it up) I just received my order without any additional charges. all was fine. All the best.

9 years ago

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Adrianne murray Brigham City, UT

I only started using this company in the past year. I didn’t even know anything about it until I was looking for certain product and the one I had normally use didn’t have it but they did. I’ve been loyal customer ever since. I love that there is a little cash bag to use on another purchase the next time. I actually suggested this company to my mom when she was looking for vitamins. I also like that they have a little sample section with things at a little discount to try

6 years ago

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Anna

Promo code discount AFE8048 Very satisfied UK customer.Great product selection and competitive prices. I even got free delivery as only a small order. Check out the Clearance section too.Would happily order from them again.

7 years ago

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Kaitlyn Rios Ogden, UT

I love using iHerb. The website makes it convenient to buy hard to find brands. I like the variety within each type of vitamin. It is very well organized and I can search for any variation or dosage too. I think the shipping is low cost as well. Super convenient website for vitamin purchases.

6 years ago

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Reply from iHerb

Dear Valued Customer,

We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review of your excellent shopping experience with us! We do our best to stock only the highest quality items available for customers around the world, all the while offering the lowest prices possible. We are glad our efforts are continuing to pay off and we can't wait to hear from you again in the future.

We wish you nothing but the best of health and hope to see you again soon.

Jun. 24th, 2021

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Merry ,

Wonderful!!!!!! The order was delivered so quick and easy.. no stupid questions or mistakes. all is great! thx

5 years ago

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Reply from iHerb

Dear Valued Customer,

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of us! We appreciate you shopping with us and we wish you the best of health.

Jun. 24th, 2021