Nature Republic

Nature Republic is located inside the Koreana Plaza in Rancho Cordova. Specifically, it is located in the same area as the food court, which is nearby the checkout register lanes. The store is clean and filled with their skincare and cosmetic products. The first time I came here, I was surprised and happy to find out that their products are reasonably affordable– closer to drugstore prices than high end or Sephora prices, and judging only from their face sheet masks that I’ve bought, the products are pretty good quality. The face sheet masks are sold individually and in packs (about $ 10-​$ 13 for a pack of 10, depending on the type of mask). The service is very good and the sales ladies are not pushy or aggresive at all, which I definitely appreciate. They were very knowledgeable and more than happy to help and answer any questions I had. They also provide samples of their skin care products after I make my purchases, so that’s always a plus!
If you are curious about asian-​brand skincare products or just looking to try new/​different types of skincare/​cosmetics products, I would recommend stopping by here and browsing through. You’re bound to find at least one thing you’ll want to try. ;)

I’ve only been here once and spent nearly an hour sifting through every item in the store. Everything seemed so interesting! Their products are aimed at being all natural (although I couldn’t read some product ingredients and descriptions which were in another language).
You’ll find various skincare products, Shiseido, makeup, face masks, and brushes. All in all not a bad stop for beauty products. I was very happy with the face masks and brow pen I picked up.

It’s so surprising to find Nature Republic in Sac. To make it more surprising, I can recall seeing an Amore Pacific sign somewhere outside so I need to go there as well. Anyway, this NR is located inside of KP at the end of check out aka at the very end of the food court. Upon entering, you’ll be greeted by the store associates. They’re very nice and eager to help you. Despite that they will follow you around and make you feel uncomfortable, I find that it’s better to ask them for help about their products and skin concerns. NR products do not have labels that points out your skin problems (oily skin, acne, dry, etc), so don’t be afraid to ask the associates for their advice. Plus, they are very knowledgeable about NR products too which is a good thing! Besides being greeted and followed around, you’ll see a lot of their products displayed neatly on every shelf and island. Store is always clean and filled with many things to browse. Everything in this store makes me want to buy all of their stuff; however, it’s better to spend wisely than randomly buying things right? To make money worth spending, they provide test tube products for their skin care lines (except for sheet masks) and it’s fun trying out their products. This NR also carries Shiseido too, but their stuff is always expensive lol. In my opinion, it’s better to buy NR products in person because it’s cheaper such as the Aloe Vera Gel and cleansers. If you’re planning to buy a few things from here, get ready to be loaded with tons of free samples at the end of your purchase! Depending on how much you spend, you’ll get free samples ranging from essence, moisturizer, SPF sunscreen, and more.
I would love to come back here to try more of their stuff. I’m currently in love with their green tea line and aloe vera gel. And I would highly recommend this place for anyone looking to try out Korean skin care.

I was really surprised to see a Nature Republic store because I just assumed that the only way I could get my hands on their products was by doing some online shopping which I am not always down for.
Anyways, the store was nice, they had many many products and I have to admit that I’m an EXO fangirl so basically anything with their face on it made me think about buying it. There wasn’t really much EXO stuff that I saw compared to other reviews. I only saw some face masks, a lip balm, and a product for men which I didn’t really bother to look at. But the face masks were calling me so I just had to get some. I haven’t tried them out yet but according to other reviews I expect them to work well. I also got some hand sanitizers and a hand cream in rose butter which smells delightful. If you spend a certain amount of money, you can get some free stuff, I spent about $ 30 and got a free lip gloss/​tint thing and a bunch of sample products.
The thing that made me hesitate on coming back was the ladies that worked there. They followed me wherever I went and kept on eyeing me while I was shopping. And it wasn’t just one of the ladies, as I went to different areas of the (small) store probably every worker present was watching me as I shopped which made me very uncomfortable.
I’ll probably end up going there again to see if they get anything new and to grab some more hand creams unless I change my mind about internet shopping.

I went to this Nature Republic last December after have a successful experience at one in Hawaii. I had high hopes that this Sacramento location would be just as amazing as the one in Honolulu; sadly it wasn’t.
Starting off with positives, there was an abundance of different products. Most were pretty affordable too. The store also had a great deal for the Aloe Vera gel (my favorite moisturizer from NR); buy three get one free for ~$ 15. I honestly started shopping at NR because of EXO. This location had a lot of EXO products and gifts, which was awesome for a Kpop fangirl like me.
With negative points, the salesladies were aggressive and pushy. As soon as my family and I walked into the store they bombarded us with different products. Even if I were to look at something for a second they’d ask if I wanted to sample it and buy it. I understand they’re doing their job, but a customer needs space. Of course they influenced my mom to buy overpriced items. I just felt uncomfortable the whole time. I’m hoping next time I go those same salesladies won’t be there.

Why Exo why! With their faces on so many products, I want to buy up everything. I was super happy that this store gives out posters and stuff when you purchase up to a certain amount. I typically come here when I’m out of products so I usually buy a lot.
Best thing here is the Aloe moisturizer, you get super moisturized skin and no stickiness. It’s the best during summer because it’s super cooling and it’s also perfect for burns. I typically buy the 4 pack everytime I come here. The nail polishes are adorable, decently priced and a lot of choices for color. My one complaint about the polishes are that they go on a bit thick.
There are so many options for face mask, but of course, I bought all the ones that had Exo on it. I love the masks not only because they have Exo on it but they also make my face feel as smooth as a baby’s bottom. I can just go on and on about all the products they have but all I’ll do is just rave about it. I haven’t had a negative experience with anything so far for the past 4 years I’ve used NR products.
Service wise, sometimes you’d have to wait a bit for someone to help you but I don’t mind waiting a little bit. Anything for Exo :)
Final Thoughts: Yes I’m a crazy fangirl but I’m glad I tried NR products before Exo appeared on them. I wish there are more NR stores around but at least I can come here every so often.

Im not really a fan of nature republic but I am a fan of korean skincare. And this is the only korean cosmetics store that I know of in my area therefore i come here a lot.
The sheet masks are super hydrating. I tried all of them and don’t notice any particular difference between each mask other than the smell.
I come here to buy almost all of my skincare products. They give you samples depending how much you spend.
One thing I don’t like about this store is how uncomfortable the customer service makes me feel. The korean lady who helps me every time I come in always follows me around and sometimes she would point out some product.
Anyways, I recommend this store, the price is reasonable, store looks clean, good products.

this store is in the corner of the food court. i know it is weird to have it there out of the hole market, right?1… anyways this is one of the stores thats not too noticeable and to think twice before purchasing some expensive well known brand that they carry in here. they do sell a lot of the nature republic brand of their own line with the cosmetics to body wash and body lotion and hand cream to lip sticks and make up and to mens collection as well.
Nature republic has some nice hand cream for the daily use, which is in a small tube like toothpaste. the hand cream really works good with making your skin more soothing. they are fun and smell good too. one of my favorite scent for the hand cream is the orange, green tea scents. they are small and easy to carry in your backpack or pockets. i believe they had a special going on for 6 bucks for 2.
today i did get the face masks and the foot masks as well. i am excited to go home and try them tonight. i got the bee honey face mask and the green tea scent as well. i got 2 pairs of the foot masks, one for my mom and one for me. i told my mom i had used another brand after my shower for my foot and my foot felt like a babies butt smooth lol. so lets test it out since its 3 bucks each.
previous visits i have came here for the mens sheseido collection. i got the face cleanser which was a big upgrade from the previous basic brands i have been using for a while. i have used numerous brands such as Olay, neutrogena, daily clean and look bead scrubs, and etc. i have stuck with neutrogena for a long time, then i wanted to change brands. once i tried the sheseido brand i told myself I’m sticking with this one for good til i want something more pricier. the whole mens sheseido line with the face cleanser to the daily night and day cream is awesome. keeps my skin moisturize and soft and bouncy and feeling young. after a few months into the product my friends and family noticed the difference. most times i come here to restock or i go to macys depends on who gives a better deal. sometimes they do give out samples of their own brand and sheseido as well when you purchase the certain amount. they will hook you up.
today i Came in here to restock on some Sheseido with my mom. She wanted the face cleanser and the toner, so she got the gift set. She was helped right away after the sales lady got done with her other client. The sales lady was nice and tried to show us what is what and how much is each one. one thing i didn’t like too much is her body language which made me seem like she was a bit pushy on the sales and was in a hurry. sometimes i like to have some time and think about it since its a higher price purchase.
overall they are helpful and do carry some items i love which are the nature republic hand cream and the sheseido mens cosmetic line with the disposable facial and foot masks as well. the inside layout is organized, and have labels and prices as well. i just wish the labels tell you what it is or how to use it specifically then asking or having to ask a sales associate. i know i am a bit worried about using new brands i have not used but i know my skin isn’t sensitive like that, so most likely i am willing to try. i suggest you to try out the hand cream first and se if you like the brand and if you do then explore another product. hope you like my review or found it useful, thanks for reading and have a nice day. add me or follow me if you haven’t.

Last week was the second time I ventured into Nature Republic’s (NR). The first time was to pick up some Shisedo items. This time I had more time to peruse the Nature Republic line of cosmetics and skincare. My overall and product experience is 4 stars.
First of all the store is well organized, clean, and modern. The shelves were well-​stocked. The sales woman was quite helpful and friendly, but came off a bit aggressive at first. I had to tell her, I’m just browsing and if I have questions I’ll come to her. She obliged and was a sweetheart.
The NR line is sooo affordable. All product packaging is written in Korean and English. My favorites: Nail polish in tons of different colors, $ 2-​$ 4. Face masks in varieties of types and scents (tea tree, lavender, aloe
) $ 4-​$ 5, they are also sold in multipacks of 4. Foot massaging socks and hand massaging gloves $ 4-​$ 6. Whitening and wrinkle defense serum (1oz bottle for $ 12). It’s lightly scented and absorbs well. It’s suppose to brighten dull skin and reduce deep set wrinkles, for $ 12 I don’t expect miracles.
A bonus for me is that this place also sells Shisedo (Japanese brand) cosmetics/​skincare line that is higher priced and sold in most department stores. So now I can skip the madness of the department store and come here. Shisedo also give out freebies and similar promotions like the department store.

Upon my first visit to KP Market and all the time spent exploring up and down those aisles *cue to Aladdin’s ‘A Whole New World’ playing in my head*, I was intrigued when I found there was a beauty shop! I’ve never heard of the brand/​store Nature Republic, and naturally being the skincare junkie that I am, I’m sometimes a bit weary of using new things that I haven’t read reviews on or whatnot, BUT come to find out NR is a large skincare retailer in South Korea, and comparable to America’s Body Shop at that.
I noticed Shiseido as a brand advertised in the shop, and with that being a fairly expensive and high-​end brand, I assumed the whole store would be pricey. Not so at all! They actually have great prices. I can’t speak for every product, so for all I know perhaps there’s a product not worth the price tag, but so far I haven’t tried anything that has disappointed yet. I’ve been twice and both times I’ve been assisted by very nice and helpful employees. They know their brands very well! I mean, look around the store at the several ads with the Korean boy band who’s skin is way better than mine!! South Koreans do have very nice skin from what I’ve seen.
The only thing, and this has been mentioned in several other reviews, is the employees don’t leave you be when you’re there just browsing. I feel as if they think I’ll have questions on every item I pick up and they feel the need to immediately start educating me on it. Now, I’d much rather have this than a store where there is no help in sight! If they backed off just a tad I think I would feel much more comfortable.
I enjoy the facial gel and sheet masks and purchased more upon my second visit. They do leave my skin very soft and smooth, even if those results are only temporary. I mostly apply them for the relaxation and fresh scents. I discovered the snail solution line, too! Odd? Very. Results? Pretty much, yeah. My first visit, an associate educating me… on the snail eye cream asked if I wanted to «feel» it, which I assumed with our language barrier meant test the texture on my hand. Nope, she went right for my eyes, with my concealer on and all! I didn’t want to be rude so I let her be, and to my surprise, I really enjoyed it. Even my boyfriend commented on how hydrated my eyes looked the rest of the day. That has to say something about the product, and he rarely notices those things. I didn’t buy it but I would consider it… Who knew, snails? Kinda a gross concept to us Americans, but yay Nature!
Anywho, I think this place is a great little place to have in Sacramento and I’m always for discovering new gems. It’s definitely worth checking out!

I was excited to find a Korean skincare store in Sacramento. Had I known I wouldn’t have attempted to purchase random Korean products online. It was hard to find at first, but after reading some of the Unilocal reviews, I was able to easily spot it in the KP International Supermarket. The store is small yet super clean and organized. One small side of the store is dedicated to Shiseido products. I was surprised to see that the NR products are very decently priced; they are similar to American drugstore prices, even cheaper on many products.
Unfortunately, the products did not have much English translations (maximum 3 English words) on it so I was definitely overwhelmed. The lady was so sweet and helpful that she kindly approached me as I was staring blankly at the products and told me what each item is used for. The steps for using Korean skincare products are very much different from what I am used to. Once I was done, she gave me samples of another line of products I was looking at but did not purchase. She even numbered them #1 and #2 so I would know which comes first lol. So cute. With the products I bought, she told me how to incorporate that into the #1 and #2 :D Will definitely come back.
Depending on the amount spent, you can qualify for certain EXO gifts. I got some playing cards of their faces.

Whoa! Nature Republic! I was so excited to stumble across this place in the Koreana plaza’s huge Korean supermarket. It’s not like I’m a huge fan of Nature Republic, but I was excited to explore the store because they don’t have a location in the Bay Area. It’s nice to have a variety of Korean cosmetics and beauty supply to choose from rather than just Amorepacific, The Face Shop, and Skinfood.
The prices here are amazing. Their prices are comparable to online prices. Heck, some products are even cheaper than what I could get them for online! They had quite a lot of sales going too, so I was completely like a kid in a candy store. The sales lady was helpful and knowledgeable about the products, but I wish she would have given me a bit more space to browse freely instead of following me around and showing me products I wasn’t interested in.
In the end, I got the products that I came for and the sales lady gave me some samples as well. I felt like I got a good deal here. This store shares its space with Shiseido, so if you want to grab some Japanese cosmetics and beauty supplies, then you can kill two birds with one stone here. It’s unfortunate I don’t live closer, but perhaps that’s for the best!

Just wanted to put it out there that I am a HUGE fan of EXO, and if weren’t for their partnership with NR, I would have never even given the line a chance. Anyway, I come up to Rancho Cordova about once a month and try different products. Most of their products range from $ 10-​$ 45, others are for high end products that can go all the way up to $ 100, but I don’t touch those products. I stick to cleansers, moisturizers, and masks. So far, I’ve bought about $ 250-​$ 300 worth and think my skin has been getting softer and my complexions is lighter, however nothing I’ve bought is remarkable.
To be honest, I come here for my favorite K-​pop group because if you spend certain amounts, you get their merchandise such as posters, photocards, folders, fans, etc. This is a VERY good marketing strategy since as Kpoppers, we are very dedicated and loyal to our oppas… or maybe it’s just me.
Anyway, every time I make a visit here, I feel slightly uncomfortable because I feel like I cannot be left alone without a woman following me around and telling me about products that I don’t care about… I feel like they think I’m going to steal or something just because I’m young and not as pale as them. They are nice, but they just need to get out of my bubble and give me some room. Sometimes, I feel inclined to buy the stuff they recommend but I do end up buying the stuff I actually want + EXO merchandise.
In all, I always leave the store feeling happy and accomplished. Their stuff is pretty affordable and not super high-​end. However, it’s not the best products I’ve used compared to The Face Shop or American stores like Origins. I do like coming here when I have the chance, but honestly, when their contract with EXO expires, I do not see myself driving 45 minutes to get products that are just as good as drug store ones. Still, I’m going to make some more purchases and buy products that pertain to my skin and see if that will make a difference.

I didn’t know there was a Korean Plaza so close to home. I would have thought Bay Area only. I found this location by doing some researching. A little ways from home but not too far. Right when I walked into the store I was greeted by both representatives and offered help right away! I wasn’t looking my best yet the women who assisted me didn’t judge or look at me with disgust and didn’t ignore me. I love shopping atmospheres where workers aren’t snooty just because you look like you shouldn’t be shopping there. Hence you should never judge a book by it’s cover. Anyways she was really knowledgable of all the products that I was interested in and gave me her recommendations and wasn’t afraid to tell me her personal skin dilemmas and treatments. She didn’t push me to buy things like other boutiques either. I told her I use to cut aloe plant leaves and then got really lazy to prep it for my skin care needs. She told me it’s very beneficial straight from the plant and what products to use to substitute my routine since I was interested in Aloe products. All in all it was a very pleasant experience. Pricing was great everything was reasonably priced and she well informed me of the time frame they get new shipments just in case they run out of the product I want to purchase. She helped me from the beginning until end of my transaction. I ended up getting the Aloe Smoothing Gel & Aloe Foam Cleanser $ 12 total great! Also free samples! Having my Babe go pick up the Super Soft Facial Brush Later that beats my Clarsonic Mia 2. (She informed me the 411 on the Clarsonic too and she was correct! Even if it’s a «Sensitive» brush it’s too harsh for my skin and does open my
pores more, plus it’s $$$!!) I would recommend this this place to someone who’s looking for a more natural approach to skin care and isn’t afraid to try something new. Would I return heck yeah!

My First introduction to Nature Republic was in SEOUL, I like the products they have and also the facial masks are FUN! Glad I found this location here in Sacramento.
Service was good and it’s located inside of the KP International Market with a food court.
The one item I found to help my son with his teenage acne was the BEE VENOM mask its actually working :)
I will back to shop again

I’ve finally found my go-​to source for all of my skin care and makeup products – and it’s not 9,000 km away!
This Nature Republic is just like the ones in South Korea. This store offers a full selection of Nature Republic products at very reasonable prices (comparable to the prices in South Korea and better than online prices).
Service was great! The kind lady that greeted us was very patient, attentive and knowledgeable about the products. Personally, I really like their botanical pencil eyeliners (they’re smudge-​proof!), lip colors, and Aqua Max moisturizer.
FOR EXO FANS: If you spend a certain amount ($ 25 or above), you can get special Nature Republic EXO merchandise with your purchase (clear file, poster, fan, etc.). The gifts vary based on the amount that you spend. They also offer the EXO color-​changing tinted lip balms here!

This is a great shop. If you are new to the Korean beauty scene (as I was before this store opened) you definitely need to check this place out. Also, it’s a good place to browse while you are waiting for your food order from the food court.
They have great products at reasonable prices. The staff is very knowledgeable of the products and are helpful with selections. Almost all products have a «tester» available to try.
My personal favorites are the hand creams and lip gloss. Also, they have a face masks that hydrate your face under 30 minutes with several types — i usually go with the Aloe formula as my face is typically dry (under $ 5). Also i like the foot bootie (in the mask section on the bottom row). Again, at just about $ 5, you soak your feet in the plastic booties and within a week your dead skin sloughs off and you have baby soft skin again… Seriously, works really well.
Usually, the staff will add a couple of samples for you to try based on your purchase. Since they are very friendly, and they usually offer you tips or try to offer the «testing» of products they will tailor the samples based on what you may have been looking at in the store.
With a $ 25 purchase you also get a bonus item — small things like a folder with the EXO IPOP boy band or a paper cut-​out that you can stand on your desk. A nice added bonus.

Every time I go there I have a good experience. The lady is never pushy.
I bought a couple of masks. I like them.
I was given samples.

Usually, I get most of my korean products from Amore or online, so I was ecstatic when Nature Republic opened. However, I find that their products are limited or just okay, but it is one of the few Korean cosmetic stores in town.
I came to purchase the Aqual Gel Masks, it came in 4 packs for 30 dollars. It comes off as a little pricey imo for its quality. The moisture absorbs fast, but my skin feels the same as the masks from my beauty diary. I also tried their Energy Serum and it just makes my face oily. I do like their green tea cream makeup remover though, it is gentle and moisturizing, but it does not remove all of the makeup.
What made my visit unpleasant though was that the sale representative there followed me around like I was going to steal something. Her English was limited and she came off rude and unhelpful, which made my entire experience there uncomfortable. Since, this was my third time visiting this store, I believe I will not come back in the future nor will I recommend this place.
TIP: I am not too sure, but I believe there are no returns and only exchanges at this store.

I JUST recently learned about this brand on the internet, googled to see if I had any chance of seeing these products in person instead of ordering online, and I find out a store just opened nearby! Lucky me!
This store is basically like The Body Shop, but a Korean version (which also means that it’s better ;)) They have skincare items that are very affordable at about $ 5 and can go upwards to $ 20, $ 50 depending on the specific skin concern. There’s also a Shiseido counter within the store but eh, who cares. I can get Shiseido everywhere, not special.
There’s a wall of sheet masks, although some are priced more than I’d to pay for a sheet mask. They also have various mini fragranced hand sanitizes and hand washes similar to Bath and Body Works.
There is also a nice selection of cosmetics which include Korean specialties such as BB creams, CC creams, lip/​cheek tints, etc.
I can’t really speak too much for the products as I’m still testing them out. I bought quiet a few things from their snail solution line lol. When I went there there were a lot of employees available who were friendly and very eager to help. The store is also pretty busy and seems to be doing well so far. And in case anyone is wondering, the employees and clientele is an ethnically diverse group. Not everyone is Korean, much to my surprise.
Unfortunately, by the time I visited the store, there were several products that were sold out and they have to wait for them to be sent from Korea. You also get some free gifts (such as posters and folders from Kpop boyband EXO) when you spend a certain amount of money. I’m not into K-​pop but I thought it was novel and cute. Personally I would have preferred free gifts of products though. They were also apparently giving away loads of samples and totes as gifts with purchases but they were also out :(
I like this store a lot but I hope that it doesn’t draw all the business away from The Amore store that’s also in the Koreana plaza (they have since moved to a location right across the parking lot by the way). The Amore carries Amore Pacific brands such as IOPE and Laneige and carries some really awesome cosmetics and skincare products as well and I’ll also still be purchasing other products there.