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50 Genius Products That Work Like Magic, According To Tons Of Amazon Reviewers
They work like a dream.

Not every product that makes miracle-level promises delivers on them. Often, I fall for the pitch only to be disappointed by something that’s lame. It’s not a good feeling, like buying medicine from a snake oil hawker and getting castor oil. But hope springs eternal. Soon another product makes outlandish claims, and the temptation to believe them arises again. Fortunately for my wallet, the world is fecund with reviews from others who already dipped into these miracle waters. So I can quickly read up and sort the hucksters from the heroes. To save you the trouble, though, here are 50 genius products that work like magic, according to tons of Amazon reviewers.
1These Slender Velvet Hangers
Create a calm and organized space in your closet where all your clothes are on display and not slipping off the hangers onto the floor by standardizing on these nonslip velvet hangers. This 100-pack will replace every other hanger you have and help you get everything out of bins and drawers. They are slender, too, so you can fit more clothing in the same amount of space.
2The Stain Remover That Works On The Go
A spilled glass of wine or splatter of tomato sauce does not have to ruin your nice top, couch, or carpet. This emergency stain remover spray will get it out. And it will do it right where you are. Spray and blot it out. Then wash the spot when you can. “It's pretty magical,” said one reviewer. “Almost like watching a disappearing act. This gets ugly stains right off of the clothes.”
3This Exfoliating Body Scrub That Stops Razer Bumps
Make this exfoliating body scrub brush part of your daily routine and you can say goodbye to ingrown hairs and shaving bumps. The soft silicone bristles gently exfoliate the delicate skin you plan to shave so that they never happen. If you wax, use it after to prevent bumps and redness. “I am extremely prone to ingrowns!” said one reviewer. “Nothing has been successful at getting those pesky things to stay away. This brush is magic! [...I] instantly feel better after use!”
4The Weird Foot Peel Mask With Obsessed Fans
Take an hour to transform your feet. Kick back with your tired dogs in the socks that contain this foot peel mask and enjoy a book or movie. Then wash off the serum and go about your life. In about 10 days, the rough, callused outer layer of your feet will start to peel away in sheets. The baby soft feet that emerge from this metamorphosis are your new sandal-ready feet.
5The Pet Hair Remover That Works
You have tried everything to keep the pet fur from blanketing every surface in your home. If you haven’t tried the ChomChom roller, though, you are still struggling. Roll it back and forth on the furry couch, carpet, or coat and it lifts all the fur off and stores it in its waste compartment. Empty that and keep going. It will keep you fur-free for years and requires no refills.
6A Splatter Screen For A Clean Stove
When it comes to stove splatter, prevention is the easy route. And this splatter screen is how you achieve that. When your steak begins to spit or your fried chicken is spewing hot oil, set this screen over the frying pan. You can still see what’s happening and it won’t trap steam so your results will be as crispy as ever. But there will be no splatter on the stovetop to clean up afterward.
7These Pillows You Can Customize
The delicious plush bamboo cover of these memory foam pillows is almost enough to make them your favorite resting place. But it’s the body-conforming filling that takes them into dream territory. You can add or remove memory foam until they have the perfect loft for you. And once you get them right, they are perfect. “This pillow is the freaking magic pillow,” said one reviewer.
8The Magic Flames That Make You The Wizard
You can be the magician in the room at your next fireside gathering by tossing these magical flames into the fire. They turn the blaze into all the colors of the rainbow long enough for you to tell your scary story, weave your witchcraft yarn, or simply bask in the admiration of your fellow humans.
9This Botanical-Packed Oil That Promotes Hair & Scalp Health
Whether it’s your hair or scalp that could use a little love (or both), this nourishing oil blend is formulated to help. It features potent ingredients like rosemary and castor oils, helping to minimize dandruff and itching while leaving hair looking shiny and healthy. “It’s almost shocking how much of a difference this made for my hair after one use,” wrote one fan. “My hair is not greasy or weighed down. It feels so healthy and shiny. I’m obsessed and I will definitely be using this overnight before every wash day!”
10This Beard Straightener That Can Tame Any Whisker
When the whiskers are wild, this beard straightener will tame them and make them presentable. It heats up in 30 seconds and has multiple heat levels. Set it at the right setting for you and it will straighten and calm your beard in seconds. “Wizardly,” said one reviewer. “[Five] minutes with Tame the Wild and I feel like a wizard. Makes my beard soft and straight.”
11The Gold Eye Mask That Cools & Cures
Treat your tired eyes to a restful, refreshing spa experience by sticking a gold eye mask on the delicate under-eye area and relaxing while it infuses the skin with cooling, refreshing hydration. It will reduce puffiness, make you look less tired, and plump skin so it doesn’t look dry. “I just used one pair today and I could feel the magic working,” said one reviewer.
12This Base Coat That Lets You Peel Off Your Manicure
Ready for takeoff is a slick way to get any nail polish off your fingernails fast. Paint it on before you apply your polish. When you are ready to change colors, the polish peels right off. You can use it for fancy nail art applications, too. “They must have [forgotten] to print a missing ingredient on the bottle with this one,” said one reviewer. “I'm fairly certain its main ingredient is MAGIC!”
13The Massage Gun That Stops The Pain
When you have a literal pain in the neck — or back, thigh, arm, or foot — you can get rid of it quickly by training the six speeds and 2,400 strokes per minute of this muscle massage gun on it. It loosens up stiffness and helps relieve the cause of that pain. Choose from the three interchangeable attachments and relax. “This machine is like a magic wand for someone who suffers from chronic, intolerable, back pain [and] stiffness,” said one reviewer.
14These Hangers For Pants & Scarves
The secret to ending your morning fashion crisis is to create a closet that presents all your options at once and keeps everything from getting wrinkled. These open-ended hangers let you hang pants, scarves, ties, and other items that don’t play well with coat hangers. The open design makes it easy to slide pants onto them and the rubberized coating won’t let them slip off.
15The Knee Pillow That Helps Your Back
Slip this memory foam knee pillow between your legs and end your back pain. It lifts the upper leg up while you sleep on your side to alleviate pressure on your back. The shape makes it easy to toss and turn without losing it in the bed and the memory foam conforms to your body shape. It comes in two colors.
16This Socket That Works With Any Shape
Add this universal socket tool to your toolkit for those weirdly shaped nuts and bolts that you don’t have the right size socket for — or can’t be bothered to find. The pin design of this socket conforms to the shape you fit into it so it can turn anything.
17The Quick-Dry Towels You Want In Your Gym Bag
Your gym bag, camping kit, and travel bag all need a set of these quick-dry travel towels. They roll up super small, absorb a lot of water, and dry themselves quickly all due to their microfiber threads, which have so much more surface area than standard towels. This set includes a body, face, and hair towel and they all fit into a mesh bag. They come in eight colors.
18These Packing Cubes That Let You Carry More Clothes
If you want to bring more gear when you travel but don’t want to carry a bigger suitcase, these compression packing cubes are the magic you are looking for. Pack your pants in the extra large items, sweaters in the large, tops, and socks and underwear in the smaller ones. Then zip them down and compress everything. You will be super organized and carrying more gear.
19These Cable Ties You Will Use For Everything
Once you have these magnetic cable ties in hand — presumably purchased to bring order to wires and chargers — you will find so many uses for them that you will be back for more. “I use them to carry cables, pencils, wrap up leftover lunch packages, hang speech notes for practice anywhere, [...as] emergency hair ties, and so much more,” said one reviewer.
20The Tool That Makes Perfect Bacon Every Time
Whip up a fast breakfast that doesn’t require too much after-meal cleanup by cooking the bacon in this microwavable bacon grill. Not only is it easy but the bacon comes out perfect every time with no oversight from you. The grease drips away from the meat in the grooves so you can collect it for another meal and the grill goes into the dishwasher.
21The Magnetic Eyelash Kit That’s So Easy
This magnetic eyelash kit ramps up the glam without adhesives or sticky mascara and it’s so easy to use you will wonder why you didn’t try it sooner. It comes with 10 pairs of reusable lashes so you can go from daytime casual to Hollywood closeup with a quick lash switch. Just apply the eyeliner and the lashes hold firmly to it.
22This Projector That Makes Your Room Magical
Transform your ceiling into a spectacular night sky with this star projector that doubles as a night-light, white noise machine, and Bluetooth speaker. With a touch of the remote, you can turn your bedroom from ordinary to a spectacular, restful, dream-inducing oasis. It is pretty — a colorful dinosaur egg — even when turned off “Truly magical at night and cute in the daytime,” said one reviewer.
23This Hack For Adding Bluetooth To Your Car Or Stereo
Even if your car doesn’t have a Bluetooth connection, you can take calls through the car speakers and stream music and books in the car simply by installing this Bluetooth receiver into the 3.5-millimeter AUX adapter. It works well in a home stereo, too. “I was considering buying a new stereo [...to] stream music from my phone,” said one reviewer. “I decided to get this adapter instead. I'm sooo glad I did.”
24The Wireless Charger That Can Handle Your Entire Rig
This clever folding wireless charging stand is the bedside assistant you need at home and when you travel. There is a wireless deck to charge your iPhone, watch, and AirPods all at once — from one outlet. If your phone sports MagSafe, it will stick to the phone charger and become a stylish clock while it charges. It all folds up small enough to toss in a backpack pocket.
25This Brush That Cleans Your Knife Fast
How many times a day do you clean your favorite knife? This knife scrubber will make that chore a one-swipe deal. You won’t cut yourself in the process and it’s great for all the other utensils, too. “Just add some dish soap to the knife and run it through the bristles. Cleans the knife like magic,” said one reviewer.
26The Dry Shampoo That Works Wonders
No time to shampoo? Trying not to dry your hair out with too much washing? This is the dry shampoo that will help you go another day before you wash. One blast from its powerful spray to your roots will not only make your hair look just washed but it will give it volume, too. It comes in five scents and styles, some of which add color. “Seriously this is witchcraft in a can!” said one reviewer.
27This Jewelry Cleaner
Do you have a pile of jewelry you never wear because it’s tarnished or dirty? This jewelry cleaner is the simple solution for that. It’s so easy to clean jewelry with it that you will wonder why you waited — or paid a jeweler to clean it for you. Set your piece on the tray and dip it into the solution. It will emerge so much cleaner. You can give that jewelry a spit and polish with the included brush if it needs more.
28A Fabric Shaver That Brings Sweaters Back To New
Don’t give up that sweater because it is pilled and no longer looks presentable. Give it a quick shave with this fuzz remover and it will be good as new. It’s a strategy that works well on blankets, coats, and furniture, too. With three interchangeable edges, this tool removes the fuzz quickly without damaging the fabric and it does it without batteries or power.
29The Fast Way To Chill Hot Coffee
When the coffee is hot and you wish it was iced, the HyperChiller will save the day. Keep it stored in the freezer and pour that hot coffee — or warm beer or wine — into it. The ultra-cold insulated jar will chill that liquid STAT. “I LOVE iced coffee but I hate how watered down my coffee is when I brew it over ice,” said one reviewer. “Enter THIS THING. It’s like magic.”
30These Stickers That Stop Blue Light Polution
Why does every clock, appliance, and device have a bright blue light to indicate a simple fact such as, “I am powered on.” When those devices are in the bedroom, they pollute the room with blue light and make rest elusive. These electronic light covers dim that light so you can sleep — without obscuring it completely. This pack of 100 stickers has every shape you will ever need.
31The Beer Chiller That’s Fast & Handy
When you need a cold beer and you need it now, you don’t want to discover there are none in the fridge. This beer chiller makes that concern a thing of the past. Stick it into a beer bottle and sip through it like a straw. Every drop that gets to your lips will be ice cold. This is a two-pack.
32These Magic Markers That Fix Your Furniture & Floors
Don’t let that scratch on the dining room table make you mad. And don’t hate the dog for those scratches on the wood floors. These furniture and floor repair markers will hide those flaws from view. And if you can’t see it, did it happen? Just choose the color that matches your wood — or a mix of them — and draw over the damage. “These are truly MAGIC markers,” said one of over 11,000 reviewers.
33The Fridge Deodorizer That Preserves Produce
Set these refrigerator deodorizers inside your fridge instead of baking soda to eliminate odors. Not only does the activated charcoal from bamboo that’s in them work better, but it’s more sustainable. It also removes gasses that accumulate in the fridge so your produce lasts longer. “This little guy has been great in taking away the funk,” said one reviewer. “It takes up way less space than a box of baking soda and works so much better.”
34The Stool That Makes Magic
Human anatomy is designed to squat. So while a tall toilet seat might be more comfortable to get on and off of, it is not helping you go. This squatting stool lets you have the best of both worlds by elevating your legs into a squatting position on the high toilets that are so common in modern bathrooms. The legs fold so you can stash it discretely and it comes in three colors. “As soon as your feet go up onto the stool, magic happens,” said one reviewer.
35These Lens Cleaning Wipes
Clean glasses — and phone screens — are not to be underrated. Fortunately, one swipe from these lens cleaning cloths gets you there. The ultra-dense, absorbent Japanese microfiber removes fingerprints, and grime quickly and effectively leaving behind no streaks or obstructions to your view. These six packs come in three color options.
36The Trick For Getting A White Smile
You don’t have to pay a dentist for an expensive treatment to get a bright, white actor’s smile. You can do the same thing at home by donning these whitening strips on your own schedule. They stick to teeth, are barely noticeable, and get your smile whiter every time you use them. More than 67,000 people give them five stars.
37This Tint That Nourishes & Colors Whatever You Want
Toss this tube of superfood tint in your bag and you’ll have a quick touch-up tint for everything from lips to eyes in your EDC arsenal. Wherever you apply it, it will not only add a glowing hint of sheer color but will also nourish and hydrate your skin with five simple, botanical ingredients.
38These Stick-On Blind Spot Mirrors
Worried about crashing into something that’s lurking in your blind spot? Stick these blind spot mirrors to your side mirrors and you will see everything that’s there at a glance. They pivot so you can adjust them whenever you move the seats and come in four shapes.
39The Hair Curler That Looks Glam
Wrap your hair around this curling rod headband and go about your day — or sleep in it. You will look like you had your hair done into a gorgeous updo while you are wearing it. And when you let your hair down, it will be beautifully curly. The satin is gentle on your hair. It’s easy to do. And the results are stunning.
40The Trick For Making Rings Fit
When the ring you want to wear is too big, this invisible ring size adjuster will make it fit. Snap it onto the ring and it fills the gap so your ring stays on and doesn’t spin. “You can barely even see it! It’s like magic! Now, my ring is so comfortable,” said one reviewer.
41The Balm That Prevents Chafing
Go for a run. Wear that top that rubs you wrong. Tour the city in hot weather wearing shorts. Just apply this anti-chafe balm before you do and you will not end your day in blistery pain. “This magic stick works 100% of the time,” said one reviewer. “What’s also awesome is if you don’t use it and your legs start chaffing, you can put this on and the relief happens within 30 seconds.”
42A Place To Scrub Your Feet
Drop this foot scrubber on the floor of your shower and give your feet a delicious, slightly abrasive foot massage every time you bathe. Hundreds of scrubbing brushes get feet clean and it feels fantastic, lathering up and exfoliating your tired dogs without asking you to bend over. The underside is covered in suction cups so it stays put while you scrub up.
43The Octopus That Cures Blackheads
This targeted little blackhead scrub brush removes black and whiteheads with cellulose beads and dead sea salt to soothe, taurine to hydrate and tighten pores, and black peat water to purify. It exfoliates your skin and cleans out your pores, leaving you looking terrific. “This little magic octopus is the only thing that has ever helped,” said one reviewer.
44This Magnetic Hairpin Holder
Keeping track of hairpins is a losing proposition without this magnetic holder. Toss them near it and they will find a way to the magnet. They won’t spill out and cost you an hour on your hands and knees picking up tiny hairpins either. If you do drop your hairpins all over, this dish will pick them up. “Wave it across the counter and all the pins jump back onto it,” said one reviewer.
45The Cleanest Way To Wash Your Face
Bring some fun into your end-of-day skincare ritual with this cute MakeUp Eraser set. Each day offers a different bright color and mood. One side of the plush cloth is ultra-soft to remove makeup and dirt. The other provides gentle exfoliation. There is no need for soaps or scrubs. There are 28 colors and patterns to choose from.
46The Fix For Scuffed Heels
This roll-on heel polish is the fix you need to bring your scuffed heels back to black. Just roll it on to fix the scrapes and scuffs that make shoes look old just when they are getting comfortable. “I was almost ready to ditch an otherwise very nice pair of leather shoes because the soles were browning,” said one reviewer. “[This] worked like magic — the shoes look as good as new.”
47This Patch That Covers & Cures Acne
When you look in the mirror and see a zit staring back at you, reach for these pimple patches. Stick one right over that blemish and put it out of mind. While it’s hiding under there, your skin and pores will be treated to a healing blend of hydrocolloid acid, tea tree oil, calendula oil, and cica so that when you bare your skin again, things won’t be so bad.
48The Wireless Phone Charger You Need
Set this wireless charger down on your bedside table, desk, and kitchen counter and you will always have a place to set your phone for a sip of power or an all-night recharge. You can bypass all the hassles of finding the right charging cord and fitting it into a tiny port because this works with any phone that is Qi-compatible just by setting the phone on it. It comes in three colors.
49This Bug Catcher That Works
Once the gnats, mosquitos, or fruit flies invade your home it can be nearly impossible to get them out. But this bug trap knows what to do. It lures them close with that tempting light, sucks them into the vortex of its fan, and sticks them to the inescapable trap inside. It will decimate the bug population in days and keep them from coming back.
50A Cuticle Cream That Works Miracles
A few drops of this cuticle cream will strengthen your nails, moisturize the skin and cuticles around the nail, and make your mani look outstanding. Rich in seaweed, bran oil, shea butter, and vitamin E, it nourishes and hydrates quickly. Also, it smells like lavender. “Magic in a tube,” said one five-star reviewer.
51These Highlighters You Can Erase
Wait! What? An erasable highlighter? What is this magic? This three-pack of them in an assortment of colors lets you highlight a book, document, or homework assignment and then — if you borrowed the book or want to turn in the homework — erase the highlighting.