This is the one I got and my bag was left sticky and matt! Even after letting dry for 5mins before buffing. It is no good. Smells nice though. But I don’t recommend. I even tried a little on my caviar and it’s sticky. & then i tried it on a saffiano leather. The same thing! Sticky! Not at all shiny. I recommended collonil leather moisturiser and a day after applying use a shine sponge on it
Best leather conditioner/protectant on Chanel bags??
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Sephir renovateur is sticky because it is made out of beeswax, lanolin and mink oil and is an all purpose product.
For handbags, it is best to use Sephir Nappa Leather Balm which is not waxed based so won't leave sticky finish.
More info here
Saphir Nappa Leather Balm Medaille d'Or
The Saphir MDO Nappa Leather Balm is a special leather conditioner for delicate leathers, such as goat skin, veal, and boxcalf. It's gentle formulation does not contain any solvents, which could damage more delicate leathers.
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Sephir renovateur is sticky because it is made out of beeswax, lanolin and mink oil and is an all purpose product.
For handbags, it is best to use Sephir Nappa Leather Balm which is not waxed based so won't leave sticky finish.
More info here
Saphir Nappa Leather Balm Medaille d'Or
The Saphir MDO Nappa Leather Balm is a special leather conditioner for delicate leathers, such as goat skin, veal, and boxcalf. It's gentle formulation does not contain any solvents, which could damage more delicate leathers.
Okay I just did a small test on my lambskin cf. On the bottom. With Saphir renovateur. I used it very sparingly just a very thin coat. Waited the three minutes like it says on the bottle and then used a clean very soft microfiber cloth and briskly buffed it by hand. It turned out great! It was not sticky at all! It made the lambskin feel super supple again (my lambskin bag is several years old) So I ended up doing the rest of the bag!
I think the trick is to use only a very tiny amount. Like the size of a sesame seed and spread it out as thin as possible. And keep doing it that way so you don't oversaturate the leather. I can see if you use a ton of the product it may make the bag sticky just from being over saturated. But after trying it I can safely say renovateur IS safe to use. Just use sparingly. And use a clean soft microfiber cloth to buff afterward.
I like the smell of this product as well! You can just barely smell the beeswax after it's all done. You can still smell the leather but with a hint of beeswax so it freshens the bag up too!
I use BICK 4 on all my bags, it won’t darken, leave sticky etc. here’s a link, this is where I buy it.
Bickmore Bick 4 Leather Conditioner | Boot Barn
Enhance the longevity and appearance of your treasured Western boots with Bickmore Bick 4 Leather Conditioner. This versatile conditioner is crafted to
Sephir renovateur is sticky because it is made out of beeswax, lanolin and mink oil and is an all purpose product.
For handbags, it is best to use Sephir Nappa Leather Balm which is not waxed based so won't leave sticky finish.
More info here
Saphir Nappa Leather Balm Medaille d'Or
The Saphir MDO Nappa Leather Balm is a special leather conditioner for delicate leathers, such as goat skin, veal, and boxcalf. It's gentle formulation does not contain any solvents, which could damage more delicate leathers.
I use the Saphir M D’Or Nappa Balm on my M/L So Black Classic Flap lambskin and there was no sticky feeling. It’s SUPER fragrant though. I think it works better than the Cadillac Select which I was using before on my Chanels.
Is this one Saphir Nappa Cream? It happened to me too. It removed shine and buttery softness.
The 1st photo is after.
this one is before….
Is this one Saphir Nappa Cream? It happened to me too. It removed shine and buttery softness.
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Did you use a microfiber cloth to gently buff in circles after it completely dried? I didn't have any issues with using it. At first it looks dull and feels a bit tacky but once you buff it the shine comes back and no sticky feeling etc. at all.
havredeluxe water and stain protector is what I use with my chanel bags and designer shoes
Just wanted to contribute to this thread! I dropped and scratched my white mini reissue (2 fine scratches) a week ago but I was able to buff it out with the cadillac leather conditioner 
I have never used Saphir Nappa leather cream, however…Is this one Saphir Nappa Cream? It happened to me too. It removed shine and buttery softness.
The 1st photo is after.View attachment 5408955
this one is before….
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it seems like your wax is not completely dry yet.
Depending on the humidity where you live, sometimes it takes for days for wax to dry.
Once it’s dry, like no more stickiness, then buffer.
That shall bring the shine back.
I just wanted to weigh in with my experiences and what I’ve read numerous times. Apparently you should avoid using leather conditioners with wax and silicone because although it initially makes the bag look amazing, it prevents the leather from breathing and eventually down the road dries it out underneath that shiny coating.
As far as what I’ve used, I was terrified to touch my delicate 40 year old Chanel black lambskin but after great success with Apple Leather Care on my vintage Coach, I tried it on my Chanel (very carefully and step by step). It didn’t remove scratches but minimized corner wear and made the bag even softer than before, if that were even possible ha ha! I am happy with it. It didn’t appear to make it shinier or more matte than before, it actually maintained the beautiful sheen. I can’t comment on any other type or colour of Chanel leathers.
I should mention that the first time I used the Apple Leather Care it left a gummy residue, but that was on a brightly coloured bag that was likely not full-grain leather. I think the product reacts much better to full-grain vegetable tanned leather, which both vintage Coach and Chanel used.
As far as what I’ve used, I was terrified to touch my delicate 40 year old Chanel black lambskin but after great success with Apple Leather Care on my vintage Coach, I tried it on my Chanel (very carefully and step by step). It didn’t remove scratches but minimized corner wear and made the bag even softer than before, if that were even possible ha ha! I am happy with it. It didn’t appear to make it shinier or more matte than before, it actually maintained the beautiful sheen. I can’t comment on any other type or colour of Chanel leathers.
I should mention that the first time I used the Apple Leather Care it left a gummy residue, but that was on a brightly coloured bag that was likely not full-grain leather. I think the product reacts much better to full-grain vegetable tanned leather, which both vintage Coach and Chanel used.