[Thorough comparison] 100-yen store leather care products vs. dedicated leather care products‼ ︎Actually care for the wallet and compare its effects
Japanese 100 yen stores sell small items that can be used to maintain leather products such as wallets and purses.
Some people may be curious about the difference in results between using tools from a 100 yen store and using specialized leather care tools. This time we would like to introduce the comparison of the maintenance effects of using 100-yen store leather care products and specialized leather care products.
The 100-yen store's skin care products use familiar DAISO brushes, care creams, and soft cloths. The dedicated leather care products use the Hallelujah care combination of vegetable tanned leather.
Use Daiso 100 Yen Store’s care package
100 yen store skin care products
The 100-yen store's maintenance supplies include DAISO boot brushes (made of pig hair), leather care creams, and shoe shine cloths, each priced at 100 yen.
DAISO shoe brush (pig hair)
Source: Daiso
DAISO oily shoe care cream (for shoes, medium can, colorless)
Source: Daiso
DAISO soft cloth for shoes (for leather shoes)
Source: Daiso
The order of using 100 yuan supplies for maintenance
①Brush off the dust
First we will try to use the maintenance products from the 100-yen store. Use a pig bristle brush to brush your shoes. DAISO's pig hair brush has slightly shorter bristles, firm texture and moderate hardness. The size fits your hand, making it easy to hold and brush your shoes with ease.
We will remove the dirt and dust from the front. In theory, a "soft and fine" horse hair brush is more suitable for removing dust, but this time we used a pig hair brush from the 100 Yen Store. Because the pig bristle brush is stiff and sharp, it is ideal for use after applying maintenance cream to allow the maintenance cream to blend into the leather. Because pig hair contains more fat, using a pig bristle brush to brush leather will give the leather a shine.
Some small scars have also faded, and the effect of brushing the shoes is moderate. There seems to be no problem so far.
②Apply maintenance paste on the cloth
The next step is to apply a maintenance balm. We use boot care balm purchased at a 100 yen store instead. The skin care balm sold by DAISO has a texture similar to that of a candle and is relatively hard. It is easy to use using a glove-like cloth and is very convenient for applying maintenance cream. First apply the wallet according to the general maintenance method. Since the texture is relatively hard, we will take a little more to ensure it can be applied in place.
Since the paste is easy to spread when taken out, we take the paste by placing it on the cloth. The application effect is not as good as expected. I didn’t feel that the maintenance cream could fully penetrate the leather. First compare the difference before and after applying half of it. A coating feeling with a matte effect appears.
Then we continue to apply. Since the texture is hard and difficult to stretch, the paste must be added frequently, otherwise it cannot be fully applied to the surface. There is a layer of coating on the whole, and it is considered qualified from the appearance. Looking at the back of the leather before application, the appearance appears to have improved. However, there is no moist feeling on the leather, and it seems that there is no feeling that the maintenance cream has fully penetrated into the leather.
③Brushing (finishing)
Finally to complete the process of brushing the shoes, we will use the pig bristle brush just mentioned. Use heat to penetrate the maintenance cream. Be careful that corners and seams are prone to accumulation of paste.
Results after using 100 yen skin care products
Got a beautiful deep glow. The final process of brushing the shoes is indeed necessary.
Use special supplies for leather care
Next, we will use Hallelujah’s care combination specifically for vegetable tanned leather.
[Leather Care] Hallelujah original care cosmetic case 1,888 yen (tax included)
This is a set that includes a brush, a maintenance balm with UV protection ingredients, and a soft fiber wiping cloth.
Steps to use special leather care products
①Brush off the dust
The first step is to brush the shoes. This horse hair brush is very comfortable, easy to hold and soft. In the same way as the 100-yen store products, we use a shoe brush to remove dust and other substances.
Since horse hair is soft, we brush the shoes in a brisk manner. The brush area is small and we scrub carefully. Edges and gaps are easy to work with. Therefore, without using too much force, some large scars may remain, but the small parts will be cleaned very clean.
②Apply maintenance paste on the cloth
Next is the step of applying maintenance cream. We will apply a skin care cream containing UV as a moisturizing ingredient. Fiber wiping cloth has excellent absorbency, is suitable for removing dirt and does not leave scratches easily, making it a very suitable product for maintenance. First take a small amount of maintenance cream and spread it evenly. Be careful not to get too much as stains will develop.
The maintenance balm spreads easily and adheres to the surface, making it easy to apply.
Feel the gradual penetration. It feels a little slippery when applied and then stagnates momentarily. Instead of applying it in one go, we take our time and slowly work the balm into the leather. Start by comparing half of the area. The leather exhibits moderate moisture and shine.
Take another small amount of skin care cream and apply the remaining half. In the same way, we first apply it to the entire leather, and then let the maintenance cream penetrate in a gradual manner and apply it fully. Spread the entire leather evenly and apply it to the gaps as well. The entire leather has a moist and matte feel. It doesn't feel like applying a layer of skin care cream.
③Brushing (finishing)
In the final step of brushing the shoes, we will deal with the remaining maintenance paste in the gaps and allow the maintenance paste to further penetrate into the leather. Since the brush area is small, we will also brush carefully in this step.
Use leather-specific care products to maintain your wallet
After maintenance, the scars disappeared, and the leather showed a moist feeling and matte effect, and the texture and appearance were significantly improved. This time we compared leather care between 100-yen stores and specialized leather care products. Although both look beautiful, in terms of texture, dedicated leather care products are indeed better. Leather is like a living creature, so nutritional and moisturizing supplements are indispensable.
100 yen leather care cream VS special care cream for leather care
■100 yen skin care products
Gloss: ★★★
Moisturizing degree: ★
Coating feel: ★★★★
■Special leather care products
Gloss: ★★★★
Moisturizing degree: ★★★★★
Coating feel:★
Indeed, personal preferences will influence preferences for appearance and texture. Therefore, you can use this comparison as a reference when choosing maintenance products for your home. Choose the right product based on your needs and preferences to ensure your leather goods stay beautiful and last for many years to come.
[Leather Care] Hallelujah original care cosmetic case 1,888 yen (tax included)
The long clip used in the maintenance test is ¥9,999 (tax included)
Summarize
100 yen leather care products VS. Special protective cream for leather care This time we compared a 100 yen leather care cream with a special leather care cream. What do you think?
The effect of both is to make scars less noticeable and give the leather a shiny look. However, if you use a special leather care cream, it can provide sufficient moisture and prevent dryness, keeping the leather in good condition for a long time. The 100 Yen Store's leather care products can be used as short-term emergency solutions, but if you want to use your leather wallet for a long time, we recommend regular use of specialized leather care products for maintenance.
Thank you for reading till the end, thank you very much!
