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33 Products That Work A Little *Too* Well…I Suspect It’s Magic
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BuzzFeed and our publishing partners may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page. Read More Hocus pocus or not, there’s a *reason* this pet hair remover has over 143,000 5-star ratings. I'm a BuzzFeed Shopping writer who covers everything from home and organization to travel and gifting, and I'm passionate about staying on top of the latest beauty trends (especially K-beauty) as well as tracking down affordable products for a luxe lifestyle. Each cleaner comes with a trial size of Bissell's Spot & Stain Formula, which is also available on Amazon for $11.99! Check out a TikTok of the Bissell cleaner in action. Promising review: "I saw this on TikTok, and our toddler has turned our apartment into such a dirty place. Stains everywhere! Our sofa was in such bad condition (we only got it two years ago) that we were thinking of getting a new one. We decided to try this, and it is a miracle worker. I’m so glad we bought this. It’s worth every penny!" —shahzad mahmood Get it from Amazon for $129.99 (available in two colors). Note: This product is not an overnight miracle. Apply this 2–3 times a day, be patient, and you'll start to see the results. Talk to your doctor before attempting to treat your keloid on your own, and learn more about keloids at the Cleveland Clinic. Promising review: "This product is amazing! Truly a miracle product. I had an AWFUL keloid forming near my nose piercing about six weeks after getting it done and it was getting bigger and more irritated by the day, nothing was helping. I bought this and started using it and in less than two weeks my huge keloid was completely gone! I was definitely skeptical and a little nervous when it didn’t seem to be getting noticeably smaller after a week but then the second week, it started totally disappearing so give it some time to work if your bump is on the larger side. If you remain patient and apply it twice a day, it should do the trick!" —Jordan Caprigno For best results, replace spikes every 30 days in spring and summer; replace every 60 days in winter and fall. Be sure to research your plant type and make sure that it does well with plant food. Promising review: "I swear by these plant food spikes!!! The package says they are for indoor plants, but I actually use them for all of my outdoor plants, especially my herbs. I first tried these after planting some basil and other herbs that seemed to be taking an eternity to grow. I figured I'd give them a try since they were so inexpensive and wow!!!!! Within just a few days, my plants had grown more than double what they had grown in the previous several weeks!! One of my friends (who also enjoys gardening) came over to my house and was in awe of how big and healthy all of my herbs were. When I told her about these spikes, she went straight from my house to purchase some and had the exact same growth results." —GatorDO17 Check out our deep dive on the Miracle Grow plant food spikes for more info. Promising review: "If you have night sweats, you need to buy these sheets. I do and I bought a set. Oh my, I just love them. Not only are they soft, but they also seem to be cooling too. No more night sweats for me." —Linda Leynes Get it from Amazon for $35.68+ (available in sizes twin–Cal. king and in 22 colors). Promising review: "I live in the Southeast U.S., along the banks of the Mighty Mississippi, and in the summer (and shoulder seasons), it feels like a hot, wet giant duvet has been thrown on me. This region is a hellscape of humidity and mosquitoes. I am prone to night sweats and hot flashes and this blanket has become a summer/hot season MUST-HAVE. I have two - one for the couch and one for my bed. It instantly cools and brings me back to sanity/normal temps. I haven't tried the other Elegear products yet, but if they all work this well, y'all can take all my money." —Ashley M. Get it from Amazon for $24.41+ (available in five sizes and 14 colors). Promising reviews: "I’m in love with this, especially living in HOT Arizona where ice melts instantly! This keeps your drink cold from start to finish without melted ice diluting your drink!!!" —Dan "I drink Alani beverages. This fits perfectly, tight seal, keeps it cold in extreme heat. Absolutely love it, and the indentation helps with the grip. Will definitely buy again for gifts and personally! Tried the Yeti, this fits better. Love the color!" —Cindy Clark Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in 19 colors). This product is formulated without parabens, phthalates, petrolatum, or SLS. Promising review: "I’ve been using this product for years now. My first trip to Costa Rica I had it and trust me when I tell you it’s saved my life. I live in Florida now and I never go anywhere without it. After any time in the sun you can use this and you can believe that your skin will be nourished and moisturized it will not hurt and your skin will not peel if used properly. I said your skin will not peel. I love this product for it." —Kenneth Naturium is a staple in my body care regimen, so when I found out about this version, I knew I needed it immediately. I live in Georgia, and ever since I started using this body wash I've noticed a significant reduction in body odor throughout the day whether I'm outdoors gardening or doing my daily Hot Girl Walk. The scent is so light and fresh, and the cooling sensation is especially appreciated. Promising review: "When I say this works for BO, it’s magic. For someone living in a hot state, work in a hot job, always working out and sweating, this product keeps you in check ALL DAY! No skin irritants, no dryness, and I feel clean. The mint isn’t strong so you can feel the tingle, but not for long. I let it sit on my skin for at least three minutes before rinsing off. Best soap ever! I will continue to use this. Forget Dove antibacterial, forget Dial, BUY THIS!" —Shelby These shoes saved me during a 20,000-step day while I was visiting Singapore. Seriously, these are the comfiest running shoes ever, and I surprisingly didn't get a single blister. Plus, the hot pink colorway I got is absolutely adorable — I get compliments every time I wear them. Promising review: "Like a cloud ☁️ These are the most comfortable shoes I have worn; it feels like a pillow hugging your foot. The same day they were delivered, I ordered another pair in a different color. I’m a healthcare worker, and these are perfect for standing and being on your feet a lot. Walking feels very smooth and low-impact. I never leave reviews on anything, but these are amazing." —Ian Durham Get it from Amazon for $59.49 (available in women's sizes 5.5–11 and eight colors). Promising review: "You know when your life gets better after you purchase a specific product? Well, this is that product. With this Texas summer weather approaching, wearing a bra is like sticking your breasts in a straitjacket! I slapped these bad boys on today and went braless in a white tank top! I'm a happy woman!" —Amazon Customer Get a pair from Amazon for $26.50+ (available in three sizes, two styles, and five shades). Promising reviews: "I received a small sample of this with a perfume purchase at Sephora. When I first tried it, I was skeptical but the next day I noticed how soft, smooth, and clean my face felt. I used the sample up and hopped on Amazon to buy more! I have very sensitive skin and this doesn't dry me out, burn, or leave me feeling oily or sticky. I have naturally dry skin, so hydration can be a struggle for me. This makes my skin feel so soft and hydrated! The scent, however, is not good. I wish they would work on the smell but otherwise, I can't wait to try their other products!" —Tina M McKenna "All salicylic acid products have the same percentage so I was skeptical of the hype for this one but it works really well. It’s saved my bikini line from razor bumps!" —sally Get it from Amazon for $15+ (available in three sizes). Promising review: "I bought this product because the needle in my Keurig 2.0 keeps clogging, causing inconsistent brew and taste. These cleaning cups fixed both of my issues, and I especially liked that it was really quick and easy to use. I put the cleaning pod in and ran one cycle, then took the pod out and ran a rinse cycle to clean out any leftover grinds. FAST, EASY, and GREAT results… VERY HAPPY!!" —Corey West Get a pack of six from Amazon for $9.99 (also available in packs of 12 and 16). Promising review: "This made my life so much better with chopping onions and other veggies! It’s so quick and easy. One tip is to make sure you cut your veggie small enough so that it’s easy to push down the handle. Big chunks are a little harder to chop. Please be careful with cleaning; the blades are super sharp." —Tasha Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (available in four colors and five sets). BTW, people also love this for helping heal piercings. Promising review: "What is this sorcery? Okay, so I’m not gonna lie. I thought all of the before and after pics were fake, but I was desperate so I bought this stuff anyway. I had been dealing with an irritation bump for almost three months that I couldn’t get rid of, so I did some research and tried a variety of home remedies, none of which worked. Then I stumbled upon the Briotech spray and saw the before and after pictures and wanted soooo badly to believe them. I also didn’t want to get my hopes up, so I wrote them off as fake. I bought this stuff anyway (again, I was desperate) and I’m SO glad I did. I bought it on Sept. 5 and my bump (which was huge and awful) was completely gone on Sept. 25. I’m still in shock that it worked, but i’m so happy it did. Buy this! Stick with it and I promise you won’t regret it!" —iamericadelaney Get an 8-ounce bottle from Amazon for $17.99 (available in four sizes and in packs of two and four). Drill Brush is a small business founded by a car wash owner, Anthony LaPolla, who had carpal tunnel and needed a way to clean rims without the strain of hand scrubbing. Tony started selling the design in 2007 and has since expanded the product line to include varying stiffnesses (each marked by a different color) to handle all sorts of cleaning tasks. The set includes three brush head attachments: a flat 2-inch detail brush, a flat 4-inch brush for large surfaces, and a rounded brush for corners. Promising review: "Sometimes, it's the simple things that really make a big improvement in your life, and this is one of them. I devoted an evening to cleaning my bathroom, and WOW, does the drill brush make it easy! This is by far one of the best purchases I've made for the money." —Anon Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in various brush stiffnesses). Promising review: "Super easy to install and cut down all light from my TV’s LED indicator after two stickers — plus, I can still use the remote, no problem! This made my life so much better with just a sticker. Definitely recommend!" —Em Promising review: "When I travel, my lips get so chapped! It's painful. I found this product when I searched for something for extremely chapped lips. I've used other O'Keeffe's products so I trusted the brand. I used this as directed in the morning and before bed and my lips healed up faster than ever. Also, on the next trip I went on, I took it with me and used it daily. My lips stayed healthy and didn't get chapped at all. This stuff is magic and I won't go anywhere without it now." —Anna C. Adams Promising review: "I don't think I have EVER left an Amazon review in all the years I've been a member. I have always had rough heels since I was a kid. Grew up in south Florida and was always outside barefoot. I get pedicures regularly and I have NEVER had my feet left as soft as this! I soaked my feet it warm water for 10 minutes, (didn't dry them) put this on for about 5 minutes, then used the foot cheese grater on it and OMG! I couldn't believe it! Smooth as a baby's butt! I put Aquaphor and socks on afterwards. So amazing that I ordered my daughter one. This is better than what they use in salons. You won't regret buying this." —Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (also available as a two-pack). BuzzFeed Shopping editor Jenae Sitzes says: "I've used this before on my own kitchen tile, which had gross dark grout that stuck out like a sore thumb every time I walked in there. It takes a bit of time and patience since you have to go slow, but the instructions are very straightforward, and if you accidentally get some outside of the lines, you can just wipe it off. The end results are well worth it — the entire area looks newer and cleaner." Promising review: "I just bought my first house, and because of COVID I have not had the funds I wanted to fix it up. This was cheap, and the backsplash in my new kitchen was an eyesore. I wasn't expecting much because of the price, and I am absolutely stunned. My kitchen looks so much better! It was easy to use, no odor, and quick! I did two coats because the color was dark brown. Some places I did more, but I didn't mind doing it because it was actually really satisfying. Definitely recommend this product!" —Kim Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (also available with a wide tip). Promising reviews: "Look I don’t know what kind of magical potion is in this little bottle but I’ve used it approximately four times in the past week and my skin is GLOWING. My pores are suddenly nonexistent and my blackheads have shrunk. This stuff is amazing. Also it’s really moisturizing and not as irritating as other retinoids I have used in the past. The bottle is smaller than I was expecting but it is worth every penny. Great stuff. 11/10." —Demi "This stuff actually works. I work in a spa and I’ve tried dozens of different products that cost five times the price to try to clear up my acn- prone skin and NOTHING has worked as well as Differin gel. One of my esthetician coworkers recommended it to me and dang if she wasn’t right. It will dry out your skin pretty badly so make sure you have and use a good moisturizer but my skin cleared up in less than two weeks and I’m still amazed." —Rin Wisell Get it from Amazon for $10.79+ (available in three sizes). Mouthwatchers is a small business established by Ronald Plotka, DDS, that specializes in antimicrobial toothbrushes designed to get deeper cleans even patients with "great" dental hygiene might miss with traditional brush and floss routines. BuzzFeed Shopping writer Emma Lord loves these: "I use an electric toothbrush usually, but I feel like I'm getting a much more satisfying clean from these?? Especially because I tend to get yellow stains between my teeth no matter *how* much I floss, and these bristles seem to actually target that a lot more effectively." Promising review: "I absolutely love this toothbrush!! TikTok made me buy it and I will never own anything else again. My teeth feel clean all day long like I went to the dentist but better. I even have a sonic toothbrush and this blows it out of the water. Don’t hesitate…buy this for your teeth!" —Amy Get a pack of two from Amazon for $9.99. ChomChom Roller is a Massachusetts-based small biz creating an eco-friendly, reusable alternative to sticky lint rollers. Promising review: "This thing does exactly what it says it does. It has made my life so much better, and I feel like I’m actually making progress in picking up the cat hair instead of just moving it from one place to another. I love it. The door that opens to throw away the picked-up hair needs to be more stable. I feel like it could break easily, so I’m very careful with it. All in all, this is a great product." —Drema Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in three colors). Promising review: "I've been using this spot/stain remover for about 10 years now. It really is magic. I've removed numerous stains and spots with it over the years and have only come across two stains that it would not remove. Unfortunately, I don't know what the stains were caused by, so can't pass that along. I've used it on both carpet and upholstery, and it has never changed the color of either. I would definitely test it on an inconspicuous area first, though, as the directions state. And it's so easy to use: Spray some on the stain, agitate it with your fingertips, then blot dry with a cloth or paper towel. You may have to let it sit on tougher stains for a few minutes before agitating and blotting, but I only had to do that once or twice. Definitely recommend." —Alex Promising review: "Didn't expect this to work so well, but even after just a couple of uses, it's a huge improvement in my cuticle condition. Massive help for my skin picking!" —D Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in three sizes). BuzzFeed Shopping editor Maitland Quitmeyer says, "I've worn these lashes, and tbh I'm never going back to strip lashes again! These look much more natural, are easy to apply, and don't budge until removed!" Promising review: "At-home lash magic! I’ve been wearing this brand for a year now, I don’t know what I did before. They are perfection, I use their extra strength lash glue and I can easily get 10–14 days out of a set. I also use sizes 10mm-16mm for a beautiful natural look and I get so many compliments. OFTEN people think I get professional lash extensions!!! If they ever went out of business I’d be so lost without them!! Just do it already treat yourself. PS — Give yourself so time to adjust to this method before deciding if you like it. Watch some videos to figure out how to put them on. It’s worth it I promise." —Stephanie R. Get the original lashes from Amazon for $11 (available in lengths from 10mm–16mm), and get the lash glue for $16 (available in black and clear). You can also get a starter kit (including 10mm and 12mm lashes, glue, and applicator) for $38. Promising review: "Spray your stains and wash. That's it! I love that it is made in the USA, and I love that it is mostly a plant-based cleaner. No harsh chemicals! Highly recommend! This is a dog jacket [pictured above] that I had on my newborn lamb in freezing temperatures for a month — before and after! What a difference!!" —Michelle B. Get it from Amazon for $6.98+ (available in two sizes). Promising review: "I would use hairspray to hold my eyebrows and throughout the day I would sweat through it and it wouldn’t last. I tried this because the price was great and I’m gladI did. This product is awesome. I’ve had it on my brows for a nine-hour shift and they are still in place! It doesn’t dry and get flakey, nor does it feel uncomfortable on the skin. Lastly, I use brow powder and this does NOT affect the look of the powder nor does it smudge it. I will FOREVER buy this product." —Shelby Get it from Amazon for $9.94 (available in five shades). Promising review: "Saw someone review this on TikTok and bought it. The satisfaction of all the dead skin that comes off is unmatched. Makes my skin so soft and shiny." —Kallie Get it from Amazon for $10.99+ (available in six versions). This set comes with four cubes in different sizes (small, medium, large, and extra large), plus a roomy shoe bag, a laundry bag for dirty clothes, an accessories pouch, and a hanging cosmetic organizer. Promising review: "I am a 'pack two weeks with a carry-on' kind of girl, and these are better than any other cubes I’ve bought (I have three other sets of a different brand). Currently packing for our first family trip with an 8 month old and it’s making packing easy. Half way through packing I ordered another set for my husband. These cubes are big guy friendly too! Trust me you want to buy it NOW!" —Blessed Get an eight-piece set from Amazon for $26.99 (available in six set sizes and 16 colors). Check out a TikTok of the Dawn Powerwash Spray to see it in action! BuzzFeed Shopping editor Elizabeth Lilly says, "I live in an apartment without a dishwasher, and I honestly use that as an excuse to order takeout food instead of cooking. But, as soon as I got my hands on a bottle of this stuff (regular Dawn is my go-to dish soap, BTW), I put it to use on both a saucepan I used to make homemade enchilada sauce *and* the casserole dish I baked those enchiladas, which had a ton of caked-on food. It really does work like I say it does! Like, scary well." Get the starter pack from Amazon for $21.16. BuzzFeed Shopping editor Jenae Sitzes says, "I put this to the test on a gross, mold-stained corner of my own tub — I've scrubbed and scrubbed that area previously, and simply couldn't get the stains out until I used this stuff. As you can see above, I put on gloves (which is recommended on the packaging) and simply applied a thin strip to the area with black spots, then let it sit for six hours. After that point, all you do is rinse and check out the results! I didn't need to do a second application, but if you're dealing with some particularly tough stains, you can reapply as needed." Promising review: "I thought my shower was a lost cause and would need to be complete redone because of all the stains. I was skeptical about this product but figured I’d give it a shot. I applied it over all the stains and left it to sit overnight — about 8 hours. In the morning I rinsed it off, and like magic all the stains were gone! I wish I would have tried this years ago!" —Shelley Bruner Promising review: "For a fraction of the cost and the amazing results, I would recommend this. It was a quick fix to our ugly, really ugly laminate (boring) bathroom countertop. I would recommend buying double (whatever you think you might need) for coverage. Our at least 40-year-old, handmade, bathroom counter was approximately 3' by 6'. So we purchased five cans. I wanted one extra because I taped around the faucet too loosely for touch-ups. We used all five cans. If you live in a high humidity area, like us, give it plenty of time to cure. It took three days for second coats, then I added a third coat, so add on two more days and a fourth to give it that extra oomph. We are selling our home, so plan carefully, depending on your climate, it might take longer than you think." —Ama Zon Customer Get it from Amazon for $16.96+ (available in five colors). This carpet cleaner is from a family-run small business that specializes in cleaning products, especially ones for homes with pets! Promising review: "I cannot believe how incredible this carpet cleaner is!! I have four dogs, five kids, and a large home with very light carpet. This carpet cleaner literally is magic. It has gotten out red wine, coffee, raspberry stain on white carpet, old urine stains that were found WAY after the fact, and the list goes on and on. I use it in a spray bottle as a pretreatment before shampooing, and most often the stain is completely gone before I even shampoo it. When I say 'gone'…I mean GONE! And that’s with no scrubbing. It disappears like magic! To say that I’d buy it again is such an understatement. I can’t be without it!!" —Angela Raab Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in two sizes and three scents). BuzzFeed Shopping is service journalism first: Our writers and editors spend all day shopping so you don’t have to, vetting products, fact-checking brand claims, and surfacing what actually helps in real life. We center readers over revenue, recommend products with authenticity (using real experiences, not ad-speak), and reflect our diverse audience, inclusive of a variety of price points, people, and needs. We cut through fake deals, favor useful info over glossy fluff, and recommend both budget and splurge options with context so you can decide what’s right for you — and still have a little fun along the way. Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.