7 Best Leather Conditioners of 2023

Taking the top spot is Chamberlain’s Leather Milk Liniment No. 1. This American-made, all-natural leather conditioner does an excellent job of beautifying and restoring leather seat trim. It was exclusively manufactured for the Saddleback Leather Company when it was first produced in 2007, but it soon became available to the public. It is a unique-blend of water-based, fully natural oils and nutrients.

The versatile and gentle Chamberlain’s Leather Milk Liniment No. 1. works well on many types of leather. Thanks to its rich yet runny consistency, it quickly soaks into the leather. It nourishes leather fibers and adds color. Also, after application, it leaves an oily, shiny finish.

This conditioner is especially effective on leather that has lighter hues or more natural qualities, e.g. unfinished or open-pore leather. However, it is not a cleaner, so you may have to get a good cleaner to remove any dirt or stains before you use it.

Chamberlain’s Leather Milk Liniment No. 1 comes with a special, easy-to-use applicator pad that does a great job of spreading the liniment over your leather material. When applying, be careful not to pour too much of the liquid.

This conditioner is less viscous than most other conditioners, so you can easily pour a bit too much of it onto your leather material. Also worth noting is that this conditioner is laced with rich scents of almond and cherry, so it makes your leather seats smell delicious.

What we liked:

• Solid reputation; recommended by many
• All-natural conditioner; no synthetic components
• It gives your leather more flexibility while enriching its look.
• Water-repelling properties
• Comes with an applicator pad
• Pleasant aroma.
• pH-balanced conditioner.
• No residue on the surface of the leather
• It is non-toxic.
• 3-4 applications a year are recommended
• Made in the USA

What we didn’t like:

• It is pricier than most other similar products.
• For the best results, you need to use a separate cleaner.
• It darkens light-colored leather materials.

Hot on the heels of Chamberlain’s Leather Milk Liniment is the Leather Honey Leather Conditioner. This conditioner boasts an even richer leather care heritage, having been introduced to the US market as far back as 1968.

It is one of the key products of Leather Honey LLC, a family-owned and operated company that focuses on premium leather care. Like Chamberlain’s Leather Milk Liniment, Leather Honey is an all-natural blend of oils and nutrients that does not contain wax, silicone, and any animal products.

Besides working wonders on car/motorcycle leather upholstery, Leather Honey Leather Conditioner also delivers great results on leather gloves, boots, bags, and furniture. This conditioner penetrates deep into leather material and enriches its fibers.

It softens leather and makes it more flexible. It also gives the leather a richer look and provides protection from water damage.

Unlike most other conditioners on the market, however, the Leather Honey Leather Conditioner is unscented.

What we liked:

• Solid reputation; recommended by many.
• It has water-repelling properties.
• The package includes an applicator pad.
• It softens and protects leather while improving its flexibility.
• It is non-toxic.
• All-natural conditioner
• pH-balanced
• One treatment can last six months or longer.
• Made in the USA.

What we didn’t like:

• It is pricier than most other similar products.
• For the best results, you need to use a separate cleaner.
• Unscented
• It darkens light-colored leather materials.
• It leaves a slightly sticky residue on the surface of the leather.

In third place is the TriNova Leather Conditioner and Restorer. This conditioner moisturizes and rejuvenates leather upholstery, giving it more color, a shinier look, and a more supple feel. Also, it leaves a rich scent. Gold Eagle, the company that owns the TriNova brand, has been manufacturing automotive, home care, marine, and outdoor equipment since the 1930s.

Gold Eagle emphasizes that TriNova Leather Conditioner and Restorer is uniquely formulated to offer ‘uncompromised care’ for leather products of different types e.g. leather seats, leather purses, leather shoes, leather furniture, and many more.

Because of its highly restorative nature, we recommend this conditioner for old, dried-out, or cracked leather. Its ability to strengthen and rejuvenate leather fibers is renowned. Also, while its ingredients are synthetic, it is a non-toxic product. This means that it won’t damage the leather or harm your hands. The TriNova Leather Conditioner and Restorer also prevents water damage.

What we liked:

• Solid credibility; recommended by many.
• It moisturizes and restores leather.
• Leaves a shinier look and makes it feel suppler.
• Includes an applicator pad
• Water-repelling properties
• Pleasant aroma
• Non-toxic
• pH-balanced conditioner
• Depending on the leather, you can apply it in intervals that range from once a month to 6 months.
• Made in the USA.

What we didn’t like:

• For the best results, you need to use a separate cleaner.
• It has synthetic components.
• It darkens light-colored leather materials.

You also cannot go wrong with the Chemical Guys Leather Conditioner and Cleaner Leather Care Kit. This leather care kit is a two-vessel (cleaner and conditioner) package that is offered at just above the price of one.

Unlike most of the other leather conditioner manufacturers here, Chemical Guys focus primarily on automotive detailing. Therefore, while the Chemical Guys leather care Kit works well on leather bags, shoes, jackets, furniture, and more, it works best on car leather upholstery.

The leather cleaner is a colorless, odorless, and highly effective cleaner that penetrates deep into the pores in your leather upholstery. It lifts out dirt, oils, and other impurities. It comes in a spray bottle so it is easy to spread the cleaning solution over your leather seating surfaces.

Also, the leather cleaner formulation is pH-balanced, so it won’t damage or discolor your leather. Once you are done cleaning and drying off your leather upholstery, you then apply the leather conditioner.

The conditioner is a viscous lotion that you pour onto an applicator (which can be a sponge or a cloth) and then rub into your leather upholstery. It penetrates deep and replenishes your leather fibers with essential nutrients like Vitamin E.

Through replenishing your leather materials with these nutrients, this conditioner stops and prevents drying, cracking, and fading. This conditioner also gives the leather a richer look, a silky smooth feel, and a natural leather scent.

What we liked:

• Both the cleaner and conditioner are OEM approved.
• It has a natural leather scent.
• The cleaner comes in a spray bottle.
• It has water-repelling properties.
• Two bottle package for the price of one.
• It has a pH-balanced conditioner.
• Leaves no residue.
• One treatment can last three months.
• Made in the USA.

What we didn’t like:

• It did not come with an applicator for the leather conditioner.
• It darkens light-colored leather materials.

The Lexol Leather Cleaner and Conditioner Kit also offer a package of two vessels (plus two applicator pads) for the price of just one vessel. The two vessels comprise a cleaner and a conditioner. The Lexol Kit is also a versatile product that can be used on car leather upholstery, leather furniture, leather handbags, leather shoes, and leather or vinyl sports equipment.

Owned by Energizer Holdings, Inc., Lexol has been available to Americans since 1933. Over the years, its blend of unique ingredients has continuously been perfected. It does not contain any waxes, additives, silicones, alcohols, or harsh chemicals. So, it won’t damage your leather upholstery.

The cleaner is effective in lifting dirt and oil from leather without causing discoloration. The conditioner penetrates deep into leather restores color, suppleness, and flexibility.

What we liked:

• Two bottle package for the price of one.
• It has a pH-balanced conditioner.
• Leaves no residue.
• Can be used on both leather and vinyl.
• The package includes applicator pads.
• It offers a pH-balanced cleaner and conditioner.
• Water-repelling properties
• Non-toxic
• It is available with easy-to-use spray bottles.
• Depending on the leather, you can apply it in intervals that range from once a month to 6 months.
• Made in the USA.

What we didn’t like:

• It is unscented.
• It darkens light-colored leather materials.

Next on the list is Meguiar’s Gold Class Rich Leather Cleaner and Conditioner. Unlike the other products in this list, this product offers a 3-in-1 complete leather-care solution that includes a cleanser, a conditioner, and a protectant.

The Meguiar’s Gold Class Rich Leather Cleaner and Conditioner is one of Meguiar’s® Inc.’s key product offerings. Meguiar’s® Inc. has over a century’s worth of experience in polishing automobiles, trains, and planes, and it has established itself as one of the leading surface care product companies in the world.

The Meguiar’s Gold Class Rich Leather Cleaner and Conditioner has cleaning agents that lift dirt and grime from within the pores of your leather. It also has conditioning agents that nourish leather material with essential oils like natural aloe.

This product also leaves a shiny look and a supple feel. The sun-screening properties of this product also help to protect your leather from the harmful effects of UV rays.

What we liked:

• 3-in-1 formula.
• It leaves a supple look and feel.
• Water-repelling properties
• It can be used on perforated leather.
• No residue left behind.
• It contains both a cleaner and a conditioner.
• pH-balanced cleaner and conditioner
• It contains natural aloe.
• Protection from harmful UV rays
• Depending on the leather, you can apply it in intervals that range from once a month to 6 months.
• Made in the USA

What we didn’t like:

• It has silicone components.
• No applicator for the leather conditioner.
• It darkens light-colored leather materials.

The Bick 4 Leather Conditioner is the highest-selling product of Bickmore Inc., a family-owned company that has been making leather care products since 1882. The Bick 4 Leather Conditioner is a formulation of natural moisturizers, conditioners, and emulsifiers that has been proven.

It is wax-free, so it does not clog up the pores of your leather upholstery. It also does not leave any residue. This product also does a great job of rejuvenating old or dry leather.

One thing that sets the Bick 4 Leather Conditioner apart from the other leather conditioners here is that it does not darken leather. It instead restores the richness of the colors in leather material and also makes it more supple and flexible.

The Bick 4 Leather Conditioner can be used on many types of leather products, e.g. car leather upholstery, equestrian tack, leather boots and shoes, handbags, and more.

What we liked:

• It does not darken leather.
• Wax-free
• It is a proven product that works effectively.
• pH-balanced conditioner
• It leaves a supple look and feel.
• It can be used on different types of leather.
• Does not leave behind any residue.
• Made in the USA

What we didn’t like:

• For the best results, you need to use a separate cleaner.
• It does not repel water that well.
• It does not leave much of a shine.
• You may have to apply more than once to make the conditioner penetrate deep into your leather.
• It is recommended that you apply this product once a week.