There is one very simple way of deciding if a leather conditioner works:
Try some on the back of your hand, see how quick it soaks in, does it leave a sticky residue? If the instructions say “polish off or buff up after several minutes”, why do they say that? Simple, it doesn’t all soak in and will transfer to clothing. If the product is very watery, it’s only the water that’s doing the softening, and it will dry out within days, whereas a good conditioner will give weeks or months softness. Some products leave a slight “bloom” often only noticed on black leather, this is residue and attracts dirt.
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