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eVitamins is a Michigan-based online retailer of health and wellness products, home goods, groceries, and more. Founded in 1999, the company began with founder Thomas Wick selling online discounted vitamins and supplements purchased from his mother’s vitamin store. By 2006, the company was generating revenues of over $3.8 million.

Today, eVitamins sells over 22,000 products from some 720 different manufacturers. Developed and expanded with consultations and company leadership from doctors, nutritionists, dieticians, and personal trainers, eVitamins is committed to its customers health.

eVitamins does an excellent job of arranging a dizzying spectrum of products on its website. The site presents several ways to shop, making finding what you need easy and manageable. In addition to its array of vitamins and supplements, its product lines include:

• Bath and beauty products such as facial cleansers, makeup, and essential oils.
• Grocery items like coffee, tea, and snack foods.
• Sports supplements and protein powders.
• Pet care items.

We’ve broken down the main categories and subcategories later in the review, along with a brief outline of each.

eVitamins sells over 25,000 different brands of products. If you are looking for a specific brand, the drop-down menu under “Brands” lists all of the brand names it sells. Clicking on any brand will bring you to a page with all of that brand’s products sold through eVitamins.

eVitamins does not offer a price comparison option, so it will be up to you to determine if another retailer has a lower cost. In our pricing research, we found the cost of eVitamins products to be comparable to but less than that of Amazon. eVitamins frequently offers discount codes, coupons, and other savings, so those may factor into your final cost as well.

The amount you intend to spend is a factor as well since orders over $49 receive free shipping. If you’re purchasing less than that amount, you’ll likely face a shipping charge of at least $8.29 for DHL GM SM Parcels Ground.

In addition to common brands found on other sites, eVitamins sells its own label of vitamins and supplements. They are not always the cheapest option, however. A bottle of 5mg Melatonin strawberry-flavored gummies, for example, cost $16.29 for 90 gummies, or about 18 cents per gummy, while a comparable product from 21st Century VitaJoy cost $9.99 for 120 gummies, or about 8 cents per gummy. Other products, like DHE

Clicking on the “Deals” tab presents you with all discounted items and offers. eVitamins frequently posts “buy one, get one free” deals, free gifts with certain purchases, and lightning promotions. It is worth looking over the current deals before checking out to make sure you aren’t missing out on savings.

eVitamins features a unique rewards program. By joining this free program, you earn a $10 reward for every purchase made using a referral code shared by you. To participate, you simply:

1. Create an account. Once you click on “Join Rewards Program,” eVitamins presents you with a referral code and a referral link.

2. Share your code or link. eVitamins recommends sharing your referral code or link on social media, message boards, and with friends.

3. Earn rewards. Whenever someone makes a purchase using your referral code, they receive a coupon for $5 off, and you’ll receive a credit on your rewards balance.

4. Use your credits. You can use the credits in your account for new orders. You can also get cash back after you have accrued a rewards balance of $300 or more. You must redeem your credits within 90 days, or they expire.

To get started with eVitamins, begin on the company’s homepage.

1. Consider what you want to purchase. eVitamins offers a broad spectrum of products, from nutritional supplements to bed mattresses. By hovering over the main categories, you’ll see drop-downs with subcategories. If you’re just browsing, we recommend checking out the “Deals” link for special offers.

2. Make your selections. Clicking on any product you are interested in will lead you to the product details, where you can zoom in on ingredients, warnings, etc. If you’re satisfied, click “Add to Cart.” You can also opt to subscribe to specific products, and eVitamins will deliver them at the frequency of your choosing.

3. Select a shipping option. If your order is $49 or more, you qualify for free shipping if the delivery is within the contiguous U.S. or Canada. If not, you are given several shipping options at checkout. For our order in California, we found that DHL GM SM Parcels Ground costs $8.29 and arrives in 3-7 business days. FedEx SmartPost is $4.99 and comes in 3-5 business days. USPS Priority Mail costs $16.63 and takes 2-4 business days. UPS SurePost is $21.97 for delivery in 3-6 business days. UPS Ground is $23.37 and arrives in 2-5 business days.

4. Check out. eVitamins accepts all major credit cards, PayPal, and Alipay.

5. Await your order. eVitamins provides a link to track your order as it ships.

6. Enjoy your products. If there are any issues with your order or products, eVitamins accepts returns on unopened items within 30 days of the ship date. eVitamins will refund your purchase minus a 15% restocking fee and shipping costs. Opened or used items are not eligible for refunds. After 30 days from the ship date, eVitamins handles returns on a case-by-case basis. These orders will be subject to a 25% restocking fee. If you receive a damaged, expired, or incorrect product, you must contact Customer Service within 48 hours of its receipt with images and details related to your order.

If you’re ordering vitamins or supplements, this drop-down menu offers several options. You’ll find the following subcategories:

Under the vitamins category, you’ll find multivitamins and vitamins A through K as subcategories. Clicking on any type will lead you to a page featuring several different brands of that type of vitamin. eVitamins offers further ways to filter your results within each category, such as package format (softgel, tablet, etc.), amount per serving, price, review ratings, and brand. Multivitamins are also further broken down into the following groupings:

• Athlete’s Multivitamin
• Children’s Multivitamin
• Food Based Multivitamins
• General Multivitamin
• Iron-Free Multivitamin
• Liquid Multivitamin
• Men’s Multiple Vitamins
• One A Day Vitamins
• Senior’s Multivitamin
• Teenager’s Multivitamin
• Vegetarian Multivitamin
• Woman’s Multivitamin

Under the minerals category, there are three subcategories:

• Calcium
• Multiminerals
• Zinc

Each of these subcategories also features further filtering options, including amount per serving, package format, price, and more.

Subcategories for gender include:

• Children’s Vitamins
• Men’s Vitamins
• Women’s Vitamins
• Senior Vitamins

The amino acids are categorized as follows:

• Amino Acid Combos
• BCAA
• Carnitine
• Glutamine

Supplements break down into more specific categories by name or type, including energy, fish oil, superfoods, and whey protein, among others.

eVitamins lists the following herbal supplements available:

• Bilberry
• Echinacea
• Elderberry
• Fenugreek
• Garlic
• Ginger
• Ginkgo Biloba
• Ginseng
• Milk Thistle
• Saw Palmetto
• St. John’s Wort
• Yohimbe

There are nine subcategories for Bath & Beauty. We’ll briefly outline each below.

Under the category for facial care, you’ll find the following options to narrow down your search:

• Acne Formulas
• Age - Brown Spots
• Aloe Vera
• Anti Aging - Wrinkles
• Cleansers
• Collagen
• Eye Creams, Gels
• Exfoliators and Scrubs
• Lip Balms & Treatment
• Moisturizers
• Toners

eVitamins body care selections include:

• Body Lotion
• Foot Care
• Nail - Hand Care
• Massage Oil
• Tea Tree Oil

For hair care, eVitamins offers:

• Conditioners
• Hair & Scalp Treatments
• Hairspray, Styling Gel & Mousse
• Hair Vitamins
• Shampoo

In this category, you can find:

• Bath Minerals - Salts
• Body Washes
• Soap
• Neem Oil
• Personal Care
• Psoriasis

eVitamins growing makeup selection includes:

• Eye Liner
• Eye Shadow
• Foundation
• Lip Stick, Gloss & Liner
• Makeup Brushes
• Makeup Remover
• Mascara

For your aromatherapy needs, eVitamins offers:

• Essential Oils
• Diffuser & Kits

This category comprises the following products:

• Deodorant
• Shaving
• Intimate Products
• Pain Relief
• Condoms

eVitamins oral care selection includes:

• Dental Floss
• Canker & Cold Sores
• Toothpaste

In the last beauty category, you’ll find:

• Sunscreen, Sunblock
• Self Tanners
• Bug Spray

Home & Grocery breaks down into the following subcategories:

In eVitamins household items category, you’ll find everything from mattresses to toilet paper. Its range of products is comparable to online retail giants like Amazon and includes organic options. As with other categories, it breaks down further into several different products for your household needs.

eVitamins pantry section focuses on nonperishable goods, including the following:

• Pastas, Noodles
• Baking, Mixes
• Breakfast, Cereals
• Condiments, Dressings

Tea is the backbone of eVitamins home and grocery products. You can find teas of almost every brand and variety here as well as coffee and juices.

eVitamins selection here includes:

• Candy
• Chocolate
• Cookies
• Dessert Toppings
• Gums & Mints

Snacks offered by eVitamins range from chips to dried fruit and jerky, with a general focus on health.

eVitamins offers an excellent selection of different trail mixes and snacks from a variety of brands.

In this category, selections range from apple butters to Umeboshi Paste and include nut butter flavors such as almond, cashew, and more.

The two featured items in this category are coconut oil and apple cider vinegar.

eVitamins sells sugar, raw sugar, and sugar alternatives, including honey, agave, maple syrup, and stevia.

This grouping breaks into the following subcategories:

You’ll find everything from baby wipes to powders to diapers and training pants in the diapering category.

Nursing products offered include bottles and accessories, food and formula, and pacifiers.

In the bath section, you’ll find shampoos, body washes, and lotions.

The essentials category includes items like vitamins, sunscreen, and gift sets.

The maternity category comprises products such as fertility supplements, prenatal vitamins, and pregnancy teas.

Kids’ vitamins include categories for calcium, multivitamins, fish oil, and probiotics.

You’ll find supplements to support children with allergies, ADHD, colds, and the flu in the kids’ health category.

The Sports & Fitness category breaks down further into the following groupings:

In its amino acids category, eVitamins lists amino acid combos as well as individual supplements.

For endurance athletes, eVitamins offers gels and energy recovery products.

eVitamins sports supplements break down into the following types of products:

• Pre Workout Formulas
• Post-Workout Formulas
• Creatine
• Test Boosters
• Tribulus
• Weight Gainers
• Yohimbe

For customers seeking products to help with weight loss, eVitamins offers appetite suppressants, carb and fat blockers, and metabolism boosters.

The bars and snacks offered include energy bars, jerky, protein bars, and meal replacement bars.

eVitamins selection of powders and blends includes several different types of protein formulas for carnivores and vegans alike.

As far as equipment, eVitamins sells belts, back support, and gloves. It also sells blender and shaker bottles, water bottles, and clothing.

eVitamins has recently expanded into pet care. Its product line is expanding but is currently limited to the following options:

• Cat Vitamins
• Dog Bowls
• Dog Toys
• Dog Treats
• Dog Vitamins

eVitamins collects information about you when you use its website or order products. The company may use your personal contact information to notify you about new eVitamins services, functionality changes to the website, or special offers. The company is committed to never selling, trading, loaning, or renting your personal information to others. All credit card data is encrypted and secured.

At Innerbody Research, we customize our evaluation criteria depending on the type and nature of the health-related service. For eVitamins and other health services and products, we have five areas that we use for our evaluations, including:

Quality: How well does the company deliver its core service(s) to the customer? For testing services, does the company adhere to the latest and most advanced testing technologies and achieve a very high degree of accuracy? For non-testing telehealth services, is the quality of the service high enough that we would recommend it to loved ones without hesitation? If not, why not?

User-friendly: How intuitive and user-friendly is the service? Does the device, program, app, or website achieve a good degree of user-friendliness for its customers?

Value: Are you getting your money’s worth? Are there any hidden costs or charges? Does the company offer discounts?

Privacy: If health data is stored, will your data be stored securely? Are payments secure?

Customer support: Particularly in situations where “one size fits all” doesn’t make sense, how well does the company help to make the service ideal for you?