Saphir Renovateur vs Saphir Lotion

Saphir Médaille d'Or is known for its high-quality leather care products, with the Lotion and Renovateur being top favorites. Both products serve as conditioners for leather but differ in composition and application. Here, you'll find the unique properties of each conditioner and discover which one is suitable for specific situations.

Saphir Médaille d'Or Lotion

Saphir Médaille d'Or Lotion is a gentle, nourishing lotion made with beeswax, jojoba oil, and mink oil. This formula is specially designed for leather that isat least somewhat maintained and doesn't require intensive nourishment. The lotion provides light cleaning, gives the leather a subtle shine, and nourishes it to retain suppleness. It is ideal for weekly care of smooth leather shoes, bags, and other accessories that are frequently worn. Additionally, this lotion can help refresh minor signs of wear without oversaturating the leather.

When to use Lotion: Choose the lotion for quick/light maintenance, when the leather isn't very dry or damaged, and to maintain the leather’s shine and suppleness. The lotion provides light cleaning and does not need to be followed by a cream or shoe wax, but you can still do so for added protection, shine, and optional colouring.

Saphir Médaille d'Or Renovateur

Saphir Médaille d'Or Renovateur is considered as the liquid gold by Saphir and is a stronger option than the lotion. Thanks to a concentrated blend of mink oil, lanolin, and beeswax, this conditioner is excellent for leather that needs deeper nourishment, repair, and protection. The Renovateur acts as both a cleaner and conditioner, making it perfect for restoring dried-out or damaged leather. The formula is richer, offering intensive care,but lacks in protective ingrediënts and waxes. This means after treating your shoes with Renovateur, you need to follow up with a shoe cream and/or shoe wax.

When to use Renovateur: Use Saphir Médaille d'Or Renovateur when the leather shows signs of dryness or damage. It is ideal for periodic maintenance or to revive leather, especially if it hasn't been treated for a while.

In short, the Lotion is perfect for light maintenance and regular use, while the Renovateur is ideal for deep care and restoration. We recommend using Lotion weekly or bi-weekly, while Renovateur is better used on a monthly basis. Both of them are essential for a good shoe care routine, but each has its strenght's and weaknesses.