Shoe cream revives the color of your shoes and other leather garments and while keeps the original finish. It is a thick cream with matte finish that contains a very small amount of wax, therefore it cannot be polished to a high shine. It is rich in pigments so it can mask scratches and uneven fading.
Shoe polish is used to shine, polish, and protect your shoes and other leather garments, adding or restoring the shine of the original finish.
Shoe polish is a pigmented, natural wax-based formula that has to be polished after application.
Solvent-based shoes creams were believed to be stronger, more durable and easier to apply. They can be recognized easily by their strong, particular smell due to their high level of VOC emission. VOC, Volatile Organic Compounds, is a toxic gas which is to be reduced thanks to the stricter regulations.
Water-based shoe creams were designed to reduce the environmental impact of the shoe cream and also to offer a natural alternative to those who prefer to take care of their shoes, bags, belts etc in a more organic way.
Thanks to continuous developments, Tarrago today can offer a water-based shoe cream with characteristics in many ways equal, or superior to their solvent-based counterparts, but without being dangerous to the environment.
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Carnauba waxAlso knows as “the queen of waxes”, due to its long-lasting shine and waterproof protection. |
BeeswaxBeeswax provides nutrition and flexibility to leather shoes, bags, jacket, etc |
WaterWater-based shoe cream for natural leather care and less environmental impact. |
PigmentsPigments rich in high-quality pigments so it provides great coverage of scratches and fading. |
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STEP 1. Remove dust and dirt from the surfaceIf you want to apply the shoe cream on footwear, we recommend to remove the laces before you start cleaning and polishing your shoes. This will help you protect the laces and will also allow you to make an easier and more thorough cleaning and maintenance. If you want to apply the shoe polish on other leather garments, like bags, wallets, belts etc, you can start immediately by brushing off the dirt. There are many shoe cleaning brush options available, we recommend you to choose a good quality one, with natural hair so it won’t damage the leather. If the leather item was especially dirty or you just want to make sure it is clean before you apply the shoe cream, dampen a soft cloth (or a piece of cotton fabric) in water and gently wipe the surface of the shoes/bag etc. This will clean away any remaining dust and grime. Let it dry before you apply the shoe cream. |
STEP 2. Apply a small amount of cream with a cloth or brush, spreading it evenly.Match the color of your shoe cream as closely as possible to the color of the leather item you wish to apply it onto. Tarrago Shoe Cream is available in 90 colors from black to white, to neutral and various shades of brown, red, blue or even green or yellow. Besides the standard matte colors, you can also find metallic and pearly colors. We recommend you to choose the Neutral #00 shoe cream if you don’t want to add much color to the leather, just simple nourish it. Get a dauber, a clean, soft cloth or even a piece of an old cotton T-shirt to apply the shoe cream in circular motions. Use the cream on the entire upper surface of the shoes, or external part of the bag or belt. If needed, apply several thin layers of shoe cream, but try to avoid excess shoe cream even on faded parts. |
STEP 3. Wait at least five minutes or until it dries so the wax can penetrate to the leather.Choose an all-natural formula for the maximum benefits to the leather. Most leather absorbs natural oils and waxes more easily than synthetic ones, and natural formulations will leave your leather in better condition. However there are also disadvantages to the natural formula. Shoe creams of only natural ingredients tend to be more expensive, and their drying time is also longer. Try Tarrago shoe cream and the results you will get will make up for these inconveniences. |
STEP 4. Brush to remove excess of productBuff the shoes with a shoe brush. After the cream dries, vigorously rub the shoes with your shoe brush to help work the shoe cream more deeply into the leather. This will also add extra shine and help remove any excess residue. Use quick, side-to-side strokes to buff the entire shoe until you achieve a subtle shine all over. We recommend to use a horsehair brush for this purpose. After you finish buffing your shoes, they should have a soft, matte shine. |
Tarrago Shoe Cream is a soft cream made from natural waxes, including carnauba wax and beeswax, that nourishes, maintains, shines and enhances color. It is enriched with 18% carnauba wax and beeswax of all waxes. The carnauba wax is also known as “the queen of waxes”, because of providing a lasting shine and ensuring waterproof protection. Thanks to its total wax and beeswax content, it also provides nutrition and flexibility to leather. Due to its content in high quality pigments, the shoe cream provides great coverage. 50 ml / 1,70 fl.oz glass jar. Thanks to its more than 90 available colors, including metallic and pearly colors, get the color that most closely resembles to your accessories or leather shoes. It is suitable for shoes, bags and accessories. How to use 1. Remove dust and dirt from the surface of the shoes. 2. Apply a small amount of cream with a cloth or brush, spreading it evenly. 3. Let dry for 5 minutes so the wax can penetrate to the leather. 4. Brush for an immediate shine.