Leather Expert Leather Aniline Cream is a care cream made specifically for aniline and semi-aniline leather: open, unpigmented natural leather. The cream builds a protective layer and feeds the leather without greasing it. You first check with a water drop whether you really have aniline leather, clean gently and apply the cream thinly in layers. You will find the Leather Expert Leather Aniline Cream in the shop.
Why aniline leather needs separate care
Aniline leather has no closed, pigmented top layer. It is dyed with transparent colour, so the natural grain stays visible and the leather feels very soft. That openness is also its weakness: aniline leather absorbs moisture and dirt directly. The Aniline Cream is made to soak into this open leather and build a protective layer without leaving a greasy film.
Which leather do you have
Do the water-drop test on a hidden spot and choose your care based on the result.
Leather type | Water-drop test | Care |
|---|---|---|
Aniline | Soaks in quickly, darkens | Aniline cream |
Semi-aniline | Soaks in slowly | Aniline cream or mild conditioner |
Pigmented | Stays on top or beads off | Regular leather conditioner |
How to use it
Do the water-drop test. Confirm you have aniline or semi-aniline leather before you start.
Clean gently. First clean used leather carefully with a mild leather cleaner and let it dry.
Apply thinly. Apply the cream in a thin, even layer with a soft cloth or sponge.
For new leather: three layers. On new or freshly cleaned leather build up about three thin layers.
Which leather it suits
Leather Expert makes the Aniline Cream specifically for aniline and semi-aniline leather. For pigmented smooth leather you choose a regular Leather Expert Leather Conditioner, and for suede and nubuck you use neither. Read more about leather types in the guide cleaning, conditioning and repairing leather.