📝 Everything You Need to Know About iHerb Reviews: New Rules, Bonuses, and Important Changes Effective June 1, 2026

iHerb shoppers are increasingly asking questions about reviews and the rewards they earn for them. The company recently updated its policies, and important changes took effect on June 1, 2026. In this article, we’ll break down everything you need to know to earn bonuses and avoid losing them.

✅ Why Write Reviews?

Reviews help other shoppers make the right choices. You share your real experience with a product — and that’s invaluable. iHerb rewards such active users with bonuses that can be used toward future orders.

💰 How Much Can You Earn?

For each approved and policy-compliant review, you receive $1.00 USD in rewards (bonuses). These bonuses accumulate in your account and are automatically applied when you place your next order.

Important: Bonuses are awarded for both positive and negative reviews — as long as they are honest and based on real experience.

⚠️ Key Changes Effective June 1, 2026

Pay attention to two major updates:

1. Annual Limit on the Number of Reviews

You can now earn rewards for no more than 40 reviews per calendar year.

For 2026, the limit applies from June 1 through December 31.
Starting in 2027, the count resets annually from January 1 to December 31.
Reviews submitted before June 1, 2026, do not count toward this annual limit.

2. Review Bonuses Now Expire!

Previously, you could accumulate bonuses for a long time. Now, rewards earned from reviews are valid for only 30 days from the date they are credited. Be sure to use them in time!

📋 Conditions for Earning a Bonus on a Review

To receive a reward for your review, you must meet several requirements:

You must be a registered iHerb user.
The product must have been purchased on iHerb and delivered to you.
The purchase date must be after July 1, 2020.
The review must be original, honest, and compliant with the publishing rules.
You can leave only one review per product.

🚫 What You CANNOT Include in Reviews?

The following is prohibited in reviews:

Referral codes, links, or any form of advertising.
Knowingly false, inaccurate, or misleading information.
Medical advice (this can be dangerous!).
Profanity, insults, or degrading language.
Personal information (phone number, address, email).
Criticism of other authors or their reviews.
Photos of other people without their consent.
Using someone else’s images, illustrations, or copyrighted content.

🖼️ Photo Requirements (if you choose to add them)

Format: .jpg, .gif, .bmp, or .png
File size: no more than 15 MB
Resolution: at least 300×300 pixels
Photos should be relevant to the product and helpful to other shoppers.

🕒 When Are Bonuses Credited?

Unlike referral bonuses (which are credited 35 days after the referred friend’s order is shipped), review rewards are credited instantly — right after the review is approved by a moderator.

❗ What Happens If You Violate the Rules?

If you repeatedly violate the publishing rules, your account may be suspended or permanently blocked. In that case, all accumulated bonuses will be forfeited. So be careful!

🤔 Frequently Asked Questions

Can I earn a bonus for a negative review?

Yes! iHerb rewards honest and helpful reviews, regardless of the rating.

Are review bonuses and referral bonuses the same thing?

They are different types of bonuses, but they are stored in the same account and can both be used toward future purchases.

What happens if I don’t spend my bonuses within 30 days?

They will simply expire, and you won’t be able to recover them. That’s why we recommend checking your bonus balance before every order and not putting off using them.

📌 Summary

Writing reviews on iHerb is both rewarding and beneficial:

You help the community.
You earn bonuses ($1 per review).
But now there’s a limit — 40 reviews per year.
And a 30-day expiration period for review bonuses.

Keep track of your balance, follow the rules, and share honest experiences. It helps both you and other shoppers!