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Forbes
7 days ago
- Forbes
Warning Issued As Android Attack Turns Contacts Into Hackers
New Android attack creates fake contacts. getty No sooner has Google published a critical threat advisory warning users of the most prolific campaigns targeting their users, than a new and highly dangerous cyberattack has emerged, creating new Android contacts to deceive victims into thinking everything is safe and secure. Here's everything you need to know about the latest global Crocodilus malware threat. With Android users already under attack from AI-driven threats, as Google has confirmed, and multiple vulnerabilities for the Chrome web browser app on your phone being discovered, users are advised to take security more seriously than ever before. Google is fighting back, of course, automatically turning vulnerable passwords into strong passkeys, and adding in-call security protections. Yet still, the attackers continue to evolve and innovate. The threat actors behind the Crocodilus malware are a good, or should that be evil, example of this. The Crocodilus Android threat has evolved very quickly in the three months since it was first discovered. In a June 3 report, security researchers at Threat Fabric have not only confirmed that the malware campaign is now global, but it has gained a sinister new capability: it can turn your contacts into hackers. Yes, I appreciate this all sounds like something from a David Blaine magic show, but believe me, it's both very real and very dangerous. Crocodilus was already a nasty bit of work, being able to steal data remotely and efficiently. Now it has started adding fake entries to victim contacts for use in social engineering attacks, so the victim is more likely to trust the call or text message they receive as it comes from, well, someone they have in their contacts. Once infected with Crocodilus, the attackers just need to send a single command to the Android device, and a specified contact will be automatically added to the victim's contact list. 'We believe the intent is to add a phone number under a convincing name such as Bank Support,' the Threat Fabric researchers said, 'allowing the attacker to call the victim while appearing legitimate.' This tactic can also make bypassing fraud protection measures more likely if they flag unknown sources, for example.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
David Blaine Says The Magic Of ‘Do Not Attempt' Is In People Doing 'The Invisible Work' To Astonish – Contenders TV: Docs, Unscripted & Variety
Ever since David Blaine was a kid, he was obsessed with a guy who was nicknamed the human fire hydrant. Since there was no YouTube, Blaine would spend hours at a broadcasting museum to watch old clips of the infamous trickster who could drink kerosene, spit it out and ignite an 'enormous fire like a human dragon.' No matter how many glasses of liquid he consumed, however, Blaine couldn't quite figure out how the human fire hydrant performed his feat of magic. So in 2013, Blaine decided to go to the source and learn firsthand how to perform the fiery trick. That successful quest — yep, Blaine can spit flames with the best of 'em now — was the basis for David Blaine Do Not Attempt, a six-part documentary series for Nat Geo that explores the world through the lens of magic. More from Deadline Deadline's Contenders Television: Documentary, Unscripted & Variety Ready For Liftoff Deadline's Contenders Television Streaming Site Launches 'The Traitors' EP On What Makes Format Dynamic & The Possibility Of A Non-Celebrity Season - Contenders TV: Documentary, Unscripted & Variety Blaine traveled the world to find ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Along the way, he learns a few tricks for himself — like how to charm a King cobra, or what it's like to swim with an anaconda, or stuff a serrated knife down his nose. RELATED: 'This pursuit of doing things with your body, pushing as hard as you can, and then going even further to develop one skill that takes thousands and thousands of hours to learn … these are the incredible people that we see,' Blaine said during a conversation at Deadline's Contenders Television: Documentary, Unscripted & Variety event of his visits to Brazil, India, South Africa and more. 'It's like the invisible work they put in to create that one fleeting moment of astonishment. To me, that's the real magic, and that's what I find beautiful. This was a search for that.' 'Along the way we discovered all the things that led to what they do, their driving forces,' Blaine continues. 'They use the extreme cold, they do things that should not be possible under five feet of ice where they're walking upside down and holding their breath. They use their extreme environments to create the closest thing to magic that I consider possible.' That includes planting a big buss on the head of a King cobra. To pull off the ultimate trick, Blaine relied on a veritable snake charmer named Fitz whom he met in Indonesia. 'He's been actually working with King cobras and snakes for 20 years now,' recalls Blaine. 'He showed me his lifestyle, and he started to teach me how to feel comfortable around venomous snakes. He is a master at what he does. So I was very tuned into everything that he had told me and I processed it and I did it at my speed. So it was baby steps, but he shared everything with me and made me very comfortable. It was probably the most unpredictable and scariest moment in my career because in my mind if anything went wrong, that would probably lead to at best a very long hospital visit.' Check out the panel video above. { pmcCnx({ settings: { plugins: { pmcAtlasMG: { iabPlcmt: 1, }, pmcCnx: { singleAutoPlay: 'auto' } } }, playerId: "32fe25c4-79aa-406a-af44-69b41e969e71", mediaId: "38372851-1237-4456-94ca-bb48637d991b", }).render("connatix_player_38372851-1237-4456-94ca-bb48637d991b_15"); }); Best of Deadline Francis Ford Coppola's Career In Photos, From 'Apocalypse Now' To 'The Godfather' Everything We Know About The 'Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping' Movie So Far Everything We Know About Netflix's 'The Thursday Murder Club' So Far
Wall Street Journal
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wall Street Journal
Why Magician David Blaine Fasts for Days Before His Shows
David Blaine has kept a straight face during his most dangerous stunts for decades, from encasing himself in a block of ice for 63 hours to holding his breath underwater for over 17 minutes. 'If a magician was able to do real magic, I don't think he'd be laughing and screaming,' he says of his onstage persona. But this year, on National Geographic's 'David Blaine Do Not Attempt,' which premiered in March, Blaine shows a more personal side as he meets other thrill-seekers around the world. Each episode of the six-part documentary is set in a different country, where guests guide Blaine through a new set of stunts, from being set on fire to covering half his body in bees.
The Citizen
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Muzi says being a fixer for David Blaine in South Africa was ‘wild'
Musician Muzi never imagined he would moonlight as a fixer for illusionist David Blane's new show. He said it was incredible. He's collaborated with some of music's biggest stars, played festivals around the world and Muzi's growing musical clout, artistry and popularity keeps nudging his career to superstardom. Never in his wildest dreams did he think that his career would take a quick segue as fixer and guide to David Blaine, illusionist and endurance artist extraordinaire. One minute Muzi was in the recording studio, the next he was hanging out with Blaine as he prepared to hang out with a pit of black mambas. 'I used to watch David Blaine on DSTV and on SABC3, back in the day,' Muzi said. 'To have been part of something like this? Wild.' Blaine's new National Geographic series, David Blaine: Do Not Attempt, is six episodes of daredevil-meets-documentary that's on National Geographic and Disney+. Shot in places as far-flung as Brazil, Japan, the Arctic and, of course, South Africa, the show takes viewers into extreme rituals, physical endurance feats and near-supernatural moments of human ability. And in the South African episode, it's Muzi's hand on the wheel. 'Being part of this was wild' 'The producers were fans of my music,' he said. 'So, when they were planning to shoot here, we started talking. I ended up suggesting places they could film, and next thing, I'm part of the team.' Muzi said his role was as a kind of cultural compass, helping guide the production team to locations and experiences that weren't just visually powerful, but spiritually resonant. Think local (car) spinners, wild game reserves, and ceremonies that aren't usually listed on TripAdvisor. 'They had their own fixers, but for a few of the locations, I got to be involved.' While being credited as both fixer and featured artist might be a first, Muzi is no stranger to global crossover. The Empangeni-born producer, songwriter and performer has played festival stages across continents, spent two years apprenticing Berlin's synth culture, and collaborated with Coldplay frontman Chris Martin three times. 'That was big for me,' he said. 'We've done songs together, I've remixed for them, and we even won three Loeries last year for the Allan Gray ad that used our track.' ALSO READ: Apple TV's The Studio satire satisfies Musically, Muzi shared his love of mashing up traditional Zulu spirituality with the high fidelity of electronic music. 'I hear visuals when I work,' he said. 'It's very much traditional ceremony, spiritual stuff but through a house and techno lens.' In short, dance music with depth. Not designed for trends, instead, it's setting them. 'I'm from here. This is the sound from here. But it travels,' he said. Sensory creative cues His creative cues are often sensory, too. Muzi said he is a visual thinker. 'Rain. A good film. A walk. I like being in the moment, paying attention to little things. I write it all down, even if it doesn't make sense yet. Eventually it does.' He records his music at home and then polishes it off at Flame Studios on Constitutional Hill. This is where he wrote the tracks that also made it to the soundtrack of Do Not Attempt. 'Once they were done filming, we asked about the soundtrack,' he said. 'We sent over my whole catalogue, and they chose three tracks. So, I'm on the soundtrack too.' As for Blaine, Muzi described him not as a magician, but as a master. 'He was so open to learning. No ego. Even when we were with black mambas and he had to lower his heart rate to avoid a bite, he did it. I got to see in real time what discipline looks like. I felt like I was in 50/50 or on Bear Grylls,' he said. 'Except this time, it was real life. And I was part of it.' Muzi's currently in studio Muzi is presently in the studio creating. 'I feel like the material I am working on may result in an album,' he said. He also has some dream collaborations he hopes to realise. 'Missy Elliott. Always Missy. I am a huge fan. I'd love to work with Culoe De Song. And there are amazing artists across the continent. I just did something with Blinky Bill in Kenya. There are these Zawose Queens from Tanzania, Super Jazz Club in Ghana. There's a lot happening in Africa and many artists I would like to work with.' NOW READ: U2's 'How to Reassemble an Atomic Bomb' is a satisfying throwback
Buzz Feed
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
41 Mundane, Everyday Products That Somehow Yield Magical Results
We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page. Shopping · No illusions here: David Blaine had no part in making these products. 1. Moodmatcher's color-changing lipstick that starts Elphaba green and then reacts to the pH of your skin to create a Glinda-approved pink. The truly magical formula defies grav— I mean, time by staying on all day, even after eating and drinking. Amazon Moodmatcher is a small business that specializes in color-changing lipstick. Promising review:"This color is beautiful and shows up differently on everyone. The thing that I like most about this product is that it stays on all day, even after eating several meals. I have to use a microfiber cloth to remove it at night!" — Rasheda Get it from Amazon for $6.59 (also available in nine other colors). 2. A long-lasting temporary tattoo kit for when you're bored of your current ink situation and wanna mix it up — for a little bit, at least. Apply the fruit-based ink in the shape of your design and then watch the tattoo do a vanishing act over the next two weeks. Apply the ink with a stencil and the tattoo will develop over the next day to look like the real deal. Promising review:"I purchased the kit for me and my GF. This was my first time doing this kind of tattoo making, so I wasn't sure what to expect aside from having a lot of fun. Well, we had way more than fun as we started inking each other. The tattoo-making process is really easy. My tat is now six days old and still looks dark and sharp." — Golan Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in two sizes). 3. A"Gracula" garlic crusher that ironically helps you with one of the most tedious chores in the kitchen. Just throw in the peeled cloves, twist, and feel grateful you Let the Right One your kitchen. Promising review: "I love this little guy. I found him on a BuzzFeed list and had to have it as soon as I saw it! I've minced as many as five cloves in it in seconds. It's a little tricky getting all of the garlic out once minced (I use a silicone basting brush to get most of it, but I always use more than the recipe calls for anyway, so it's not a deal breaker). Cleanup is a breeze because he goes right in the dishwasher!" — Barbie Get it from Amazon for $13.29. 4. Laneige's Neo Blurring Powder, a low-maintenance option for makeup minimalists who want a matte, yet still radiant, complexion. It absorbs oil and blurs pores, leaving your face as glowy as a forest nymph. Amazon, 5. A pack of carborundum sponges — YES, the stuff they make bulletproof vest plates out of — because tough jobs require tough solutions. Just dip one of these in water and start scouring — the nano-particles will cut through intense grease, grime, and stuck-on food bits when all other earthly measures to keep your pots clean have failed. The high-density sponges are squishy on the inside with an emery layer on the outside. They can be cut into smaller chunks for cleaning nooks and crannies. Promising review: "Nice and thin. You'll find so many more uses for these around the house than just getting stuff off the underside of cookware! I had hard, scaly water deposits on the glass surrounding our powder room faucet (one of those fancy, highfalutin modern-looking things). I've tried everything for four years to get this stuff off. One day I thought, maybe i'll try my sponges. Took it all off super easily!!!! Faucet looks like new. My only rec is to spot-test your item first before using it because it will scratch certain surfaces if you scrub too aggressively (for example, it gets the burned-on, weird stuff off of the bottom of my fave Our Place pan, but I rubbed too hard in one spot and it took the color right off lol)." — Hoarder Get an eight-pack from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in two sponge thicknesses). 6. A fast-acting lawn repair formula possibly designed by Poison Ivy to revitalize your patchy yard after your dog has done a number on it. It helps with regrowth and has a special salt neutralizer that can minimize the effects of salts from dog urine. Now Fido can do his thing, and you can still have a pristine backyard to relax in. Promising review:"I used this in the spring to fill out our lawn more, and it worked great! I was worried because I feel like you always hear grass seed horror stories, but I just raked our lawn good, spread seeds all over, and watered it once (sometimes twice) per day and it filled the lawn in beautifully!" — Mariah Get it from Amazon for $16.44. 7. A Revlon volcanic face roller way easier to use than those disposable blotting pads. You just roll the volcanic stone over any oily or greasy areas on your face and then pop it in your bag for later. You don't even need to bargain with a volcano dragon to get one! Just twist the ring to pop out the stone, then wash it with a mild soap/cleanser and let it air dry after every use. Promising review:" This little miracle worker is a game-changer for oily skin like mine. I am amazed at how much oil it absorbs without smudging or removing any of my makeup. Every time I think this oil-eating monster has had its fill and surely I should get a new one, by the next morning, the oil has disappeared, and the roller looks brand new again!! MAGIC!!" — Jason Zapata Get it from Amazon for $8.18 (also available in rose quartz style). 8. FryAway Waste Cooking Oil Solidifier Powder because you absolutely, 100% cannot just pour it down the drain. Sprinkle the pixie dust in the oil while it's hot, let it cool, then scoop it right into the trash. FryAway is a woman-owned and Latine-owned small business started by Laura Lady, who loves both cooking and being kind to the planet. They donate 1% of revenue to nonprofits focused on water conservation. Promising review:"I used to HATE cooking with oil because I never knew what to do with it when I was finished. Not anymore! This stuff works amazingly well, is easy to use, and allows me to trash oil without a big mess! It just takes a little scoop and a short amount of time for it to set into a gel, and then it all scoops out of the pan so easily! I'm just sad I didn't find this product sooner!" — TheBjamin Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in two styles). 9. Miss Mouth's Messy Eater Stain Treater Spray renowned in the parenting community thanks to its uncanny ability to erase stains from most fabrics in record time, all without harsh ingredients like chlorine, sulfates, or perfumes. Just spritz some on spilled juice, melted Popsicles, chocolate (hopefully), and more to watch them go *poof* and disappear. Promising review:"My 1-year-old has taco meat stains ALL over the sleeves of his shirt. The stains were 2–3 days old, too. I sprayed the shirt, let it sit for about 15 mins, and then washed the shirt with regular laundry soap. Almost every bit of the stains came out. Definitely buying bulk in this product!" — Sloan Avery Get it from Amazon for $7.97 (available in three sizes and multipacks). 10. An Elizavecca collagen coating hair protein treatment that takes your dry, tired hair and turns it into the silky-soft locks you've always dreamed for, no fairy godmother needed. Just apply it to wet hair after shampooing, wait five minutes, rinse, and wonder why all hair treatments don't feel this magical. Rebecca O'Connell / BuzzFeed Promising review:"My hair used to be really soft, and then I discovered hot tools and hair dye. While my hair looks good I really missed the soft texture. This works so well. There are no instructions on the box but I washed my hair with my usual shampoo, towel-dried it, worked about two quarter-sized dollops through my hair, let it sit for 20 minutes and then rinsed out. I went to bed with wet hair, which usually results in my hair being kind of tangled and rough looking, but I woke up and my hair was as soft and silky as it was before I started coloring it. I'm totally in love with this product, I have long, fine hair but this doesn't leave it greasy or weigh it down. I'll definitely buy again." — Ellie Get it from Amazon for $7.60. 11. A Chom Chom pet hair remover if you'd prefer your furniture to be fur-free but don't have the patience to vacuum for a century. It has a clingy roller (no wasteful adhesive strips) that grabs hair and deposits it into a built-in compartment. Witches may have a spell up their sleeves for black cat fur on their cloaks, but we mortals don't even need it! Promising review:"Where has this been all my cat-loving life? Sticky rollers work fine for clothes, but this is the only product that has ever COMPLETELY removed all the cat hair from my bed. I have a long-haired 20-pound tabby, and if you run your hands up his back a few times and fling the hair everywhere, it looks like it's snowing — he never stops shedding no matter what I do. After using the ChomChom, I can put on a black dress and roll around on my bed and not get a single hair on me. It's absolutely amazing. Everyone is getting one for Christmas, even if they don't have a pet. I don't care — it's THAT good." — DH Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in two colors). 12. A lip plumper set with day and night serums that work together like Penn and Teller to give your pout a boost. Use the minty one at night to hydrate and smooth, and then the tingly ginger one to give your lips a little more volume. Promising review: "I discovered this product from TikTok, and I had to give it a try. I tried the day lip plumper, and within a few seconds, there was a subtle tingling/burning that lasted for a few minutes, but as it occurred, the plumping started to happen! It made a noticeable difference and made my lips look like I had filler! I'm obsessed!!" — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $9.98. 13. A bottle of Bio-Clean, a hard water stain remover possibly brewed by Merlin himself. Made with biodegradable ingredients, this magical solution cuts through stains, rust, and weird spots caused by mineral buildup. Picture this: opaque shower doors, soap-scummy bathtubs, stained tiles, and cloudy-looking pool floors, all suddenly glistening and shining like new. Reviewers say you still need to scrub, so arm yourself with a rigid sponge or the drill brush to speed things up. Promising review: "Wow. Don't waste your time with any other formulation that you found online. I've literally tried EVERYTHING! The soap/vinegar/baking soda, the expensive store-bought 'hard water cleaners.' I've scrubbed for HOURS! But this…. This product is like magic. It's kind of like a paste that you can rub on with a microfiber towel, and the hard water stains literally just RUB OFF. Like butter! Seriously the easiest option I have tried yet. I stopped within the first five minutes of cleaning to do this review because I'm in shock, lol. Coming from someone who never writes reviews! Take that as a sign to buy this immediately. What a game changer; I'm mad I'm just now finding this stuff." — _kayla_carter Get it from Amazon for $19.77. 14. A Medix retinol body lotion because if retinol works so well for your face, it's gotta do wonders for the rest of your body too. IDK what kind of magical ingredients they're putting in this (besides ferulic acid, glycerin, and shea butter), but over 25,000 happy customers recommend this for encouraging skin cell turnover to help tighten and firm skin. Promising reviews:"I have so many high-end moisturizers, but this is one of the best I've ever used. Very moisturizing and feels so good on the skin." — Auntsara "I've been looking all over for years for a good body lotion that's not sticky, greasy, and so on. This is the BEST lotion in the world 🌎 ❤️. It makes my skin really soft." — Meda Get it from Amazon for $19.99 (also available in seven other styles and multipacks). 15. The Pink Stuff, an all-purpose paste you can use to zap dirt and grime from basically any surface — it works on everything from marble and wood to rubber boots and car steering wheels. Wasting time scrubbing will be a thing of the past. And the future? Sparkly clean items as far as the eye can see. Promising review:"Oh my gosh — this stuff is a life changer! Used it to get my fiberglass shower totally clean. Nothing else would get it done, and this stuff brought my shower back to near new in one use. We've since cleaned a weird, chalky film off our garage door, removed wall markings, and cleaned my storm door. We'll never be without a jar (or three) of this stuff. Worth every penny." — Nancy F. Get it from Amazon for $5.97. 16. Veet sensitive hair removal gel kindly providing a soothing, gentle alternative to razors or waxing. The aloe-infused formula works in under 10 minutes by dissolving hair on your legs, arms, back, and bikini area. It's designed to be more efficient and reduce the risk of in-grown hairs — no shapeshifting abilities needed! It comes with a spatula for removing the cream. Just be sure to test a small area of your skin and make sure there are no adverse reactions for 24 hours. Avoid face, genitals, nipples, and other sensitive areas. Promising review:"I have been looking for a good hair removal for my sensitive skin and this one is perfect. It has a great odor and leaves my skin feeling smooth and silky. It does not burn my skin at all, even when I leave it on for 15 minutes or more. This is definitely my new hair removal cream. I will recommend this one to everyone." — Crystal Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (also available in a two-pack). 17. Hope's Perfect Sink solution that cleans and then basically creates a water-repellant force field over your sink to protect it from stains and damage. It works on everything from stainless steel to porcelain (along with cast iron, corian, composite, acrylic, etc.), ensuring that your sink rinses clean and shines like new, no matter how many cups of coffee you pour on it. Violet Parr would approve! BuzzFeed editor Maitland Quitmeyer loves this stain-removing polish: "I bought this for my white porcelain kitchen sink, and I've since texted five people about it, which is really a lot for such a boring grown-up product. It cleans beautifully, but the *best* thing about it is its ability to repel stains after cleaning. You know that thing when you rinse out your coffee cup and the coffee water just lingers in your sink and you have to purposefully rinse it out for two minutes? You don't have to do that — the coffee can't stick to the sink and just goes RIGHT down the drain. Time saved, sink clean — this is really a Virgo dream product right here." Promising review:"Holy banana peppers! This stuff ROCKS! I hate cleaning. You clean, stuff looks okay and smells nice for like an hour, and then it's as if you've never cleaned. We have a deep stainless steel sink that I love, except for the cleaning. It never looks clean, so cleaning it isn't exactly rewarding. I mean, I clean it because germs, pandemic, etc, but I don't like anything about it. I saw this on some BuzzFeed "things you should buy on Amazon" and ordered it. And ignored it. Now, as there's a quarantine, even as an essential worker, I really have no excuse to not clean. Sigh. I splooshed some in the sink, like I did with Barkeeper's Friend liquid, and scrubbed away as usual. However, when I went to rinse, it was all sparkly and shiny and the water beaded up! I seriously made my husband and daughter come into the kitchen to look at my sparkly sink! This is the cleanest this sink has ever been, and I seriously LOVE this product! Off to order more before you all read my review and discover its true awesomeness. I didn't take any pictures before because why the hell would I do that, but believe me, the difference is amazing!!" — Amazon Customer Get the value size from Amazon for $29.95 or the smaller size for $9.95. 18. Mielle's Rosemary Mint strengthening oil, a TikTok-hall-of-famer that almost 7,500 5-star reviews confirm is worth the hype. The biotin-infused serum can help strengthen hair and encourage new growth, leaving hair feeling healthier and fuller. Reviewers say it's helped with everything from receding hairlines to sparse eyebrows. Save your coins — I don't think that back-alley witch who promised you a full head of hair was licensed anyway. You can read more about how biotin could help with the fullness of hair at Cleveland Clinic — plus, according to the Cleveland Clinic, some researchers have found rosemary oil comparable to Rogaine in helping with hair growth. Promising reviews: "I hardly write reviews, but this one deserves to be written about!! My hair was falling out a LOT, and somehow, just with the FIRST application onwards, I started seeing less fall. And now, after four months, I can see hair growth as well, and my hair is already looking thicker!! And I've been using it only once a week, just a few drops and massaging in. Omg, how can anything be so simple and yet so effective!!! Amazing! Amazing!!! Whoever invented this, hats off!!" — Dee Get it from Amazon for $9.33. 19. Glisten garbage disposal cleaner that's not only easy to use, but also very entertaining. Run some hot water, pop one of the packets in your disposer, let it froth up like a bubbling cauldron, wait for the foam to fully disappear, and bam! You can admire your lemony fresh drain that was basically cleaned for you. Amazon Promising review:"WHERE HAS THIS BEEN ALL MY LIFE???! Holy cow, I didn't realize how easy and quick it was to clean a garbage disposal until I bought this product! Typically, I'd just use vinegar and baking soda down the drain and call it good. I didn't know that there was an actual disposal cleaning product available until I stumbled across it through a BuzzFeed article. I had to try it. The instructions are very simple. It literally takes five minutes and some hot water and VOILA! you have a clean, no-longer-stinky garbage disposal. Any time I got a whiff of an odor, all I did was drop one of these packs in the disposal and the smell was GONE! Plus, the blue foam bubbling in the sink was amusing to watch. Worth every penny!!" — VadersGirl Get a pack of 12 from Amazon for $15.75. 20. A box of Grace & Stella under-eye masks formulated with hyaluronic acid and glycerin to turn back time to before you decided to pull that all-nighter. Reviewers said the refreshing patches helped them reduce puffiness, redness, and dark circles. Spa day, anyone? The blue patches are illuminating eye masks (for dull under eyes). The gold patches are energizing eye masks (for tired under eyes). The pink patches are moisturizing eye masks (for dry under-eyes). Promising review: "I have tried many eye masks through the years and was pleasantly surprised by this product. It's worth the hype. I'm a skincare lover and have spent tens of thousands on skin products, including LED red light masks, infrared saunas, and every new facial device that has come along, including high-end skincare and everything in between. I have eye bags and hollows, and these do a phenomenal job at plumping and hydrating the under-eye area. Great quality and quantity for the price. I will be repurchasing." — Nvohpa88 Get six pairs from Amazon for $9.95+ (also available in packs of 24, 48, and 72 and in three styles). 21. A grout pen that you can use to just cover up all the dirt and make your tiles look brand spanking new. You technically didn't clean, but what is magic if not cheating reality? Promising review:"I was pleasantly surprised by how far these went. I did the entire floor of my large master bathroom plus a little of the shower with one pen. It is pretty forgiving and you have quite a bit of working time before it dries completely. This was not a quick task, but it went faster than I thought it would. I was worried the white would look too bright, but it just makes everything look so much cleaner. I'm very happy with this product!" — Jenelle Get it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in three colors, and two sizes). 22. A Nooni tinted appleberry lip oil giving a delicate pop of color so ethereal and fairy-like, you'll wonder why you ever bothered with lipsticks or lip glosses. The apple seed and raspberry extract–infused oil offers long-lasting hydration and a touch of color WITHOUT any annoying stickiness — over 300 5-star reviewers confirm! This lip oil is vegan, cruelty-free, and has no parabens, sulfates, or phthalates. Promising review: "This is the first lip oil I've ever used. Usually, I avoid anything with oil because I have very sensitive and generally oilier skin, but I wanted to give this a try because I wanted something sheer and pretty for a natural makeup look. Probably the best purchase I've ever made!!! It's super sheer and looks fine on its own without any other makeup. The smell is delicious, and while the gloss dries and fades after about an hour or two without eating, the color stays all day! I did have to reapply after eating, but not after drinking water! I just wish it were bigger; it's a teeny bottle. Would definitely buy again!!" — Rachel Get it from Amazon for $12 (available in 14 shades, a jumbo size, and multipacks). 23. An Oven Cleaning Kit complete with oven scrub, all-purpose cleaner, and a metallic sponge because the self-cleaning feature can only do so much. I know, I know, but someone had to say it: Your oven is gross. This set will tear through dirt and grime like it was never there to begin with. Magic cleaning potion: 1 Technology: 0. It's made in small batches with natural ingredients (like citric acid, glycerin, and essential oils), so it's safe for your family, pets, and home. Everneat is a Fairfield, Connecticut-based Etsy shop filled with natural cleaning products and tools. Promising review: "I LOVE this stuff. I use the multipurpose cleaner several times a day (because kids), and it makes the house smell lovely. The oven cleaner also is a miracle worker. I no longer have to use the gross self-cleaning option to get the grease off. A little goes a long way too, so it is still cost-effective in keeping things clean." — Thao Get it from Everneat on Etsy for $38 (available in two scents or unscented). 24. L'Oréal Paris Elvive 8 Second Wonder Water bringing you silkier hair in just eight seconds. On top of a wave of hydration, it also adds shine and decreases frizz and static. Spring rain can try to frizz up your hair all it wants, but you'll be prepared with this cantrip in a bottle! Use this treatment two or three times a week — one dose for fine to medium textured hair, two to three doses for thick to curly textured hair, and add one more dose if you have long hair. Promising review:"Bought this not expecting that it would work. I've been using products in and on my hair for years, both expensive and inexpensive. This is the best I've used, bar none! It smooths and takes away the tightness of the curls. Will buy it again and again!" — Judith Cohen Get it from Amazon for $10.97. 25. A Howard Products Feed-N-Wax wood polish and conditioner with carnauba wax and beeswax enhance and protect your wood from drying out, so you can keep your great-grandmother's rocking chair in tip-top shape with just a few swipes. This must be the spell magical beings use to spruce up their floors. Many reviewers started by using Restor-A-Finish to blend out minor scratches before finishing with the Feed-N-Wax. It's as simple as wiping on and off! Promising review:"I got this product a few hours ago from Amazon and now have shiny floors! It gave the really dull hardwood floors of my prewar NYC apartment an impressive shine. Really impressive. A little goes a long way: I used only about two ounces to shine about 500 square feet of clean floors. Before using it on the floors, I tested the polish on an old wooden side table that was scarred and needed sanding. It looked a lot better afterward." — KindleCustomer2 Get it from Amazon for $9.45. 26. Anua heartleaf pore-clearing cleansing oil, a viral sensation proving that seeing is believing: Reviewers say they could actually watch the gunk leaving their skin. It dissolves makeup, attacks blackheads, and works to remove excess sebum without stripping away natural oils, drying out your skin, or using any dark magic. The heartleaf extract soothes sensitive and acne-prone skin. The brand recommends you follow this up with a foaming cleanser! Promising review:"This is my first time ordering an oil-based cleanser and I'm so glad I purchased this one. I originally saw this product on TikTok and wanted to see what the hype was all about. After using the cleanser on my dry face for two to three minutes, I could visibly see my white- and blackheads on my fingers. I was a little hesitant to try oil cleansing because I have acne-prone skin, however, my face has never looked better. After each use, my face is as soft as a baby's bottom and my scarring doesn't look as deep! The cleanser has a light clean scent. Not super strong! I am currently pairing this cleanser with the Anua Heartleaf soothing toner to achieve glass skin. #glassskinera" — Myshel Cagle Get it from Amazon for $17.69. 27. Weiman silver cleaning wipes to refresh your old adornments and talismans. These ammonia-free wipes offer long-lasting shine, protect items from scratching, and don't leave behind a gross residue like some polishing pastes. I've used these and can confirm they work super fast! Promising review:"It is very uncommon for me to write a review but this product is amazing. My family's silverware had not been polished in the 15 years since I married my husband. The only time I ever polished anything before it was messy and smelly and took forever. Therefore I didn't have any interest in polishing something that we weren't using. I decided to try these wipes because the price was reasonable. They are easy to use and do a wonderful job! The silverware looks silver! I used four wipes to polish a service of eight, and it took me about 20 minutes. I highly recommend this product!" — Kehrli Get a pack of 20 from Amazon for $9.55. 28. And a Connoisseurs jewelry cleaning pen you can count on to add an impossibly lustrous shine previously never seen on a mortal finger — no costly trip to the jeweler required. As someone who refuses to take off rings before washing dishes, showering, etc., I need this! Promising review:"I have a 2.5-carat wedding ring and have a hard time really finding anything that gets that 'first day' sparkle back. With the Dazzle Stik, it shines again. Thank you so much!" — Get it from Amazon for $9.48. 29. Gold Bond's firming neck and chest cream to pamper your décolletage with some special skincare attention. 10,000+ 5-star raters love that the glycerin and aloe hydrate while the salicylic acid gently exfoliates, leaving firmer, softer skin. People may start to wonder if you wished on a shooting star to get these fantastic results. Promising review: "My dry neck and the annoying itchiness I used to experience have completely gone away after using this cream. It's not only soothing, but it also feels like it's really nourishing my skin. The firming benefits are a bonus! I highly recommend this product to anyone dealing with dryness or discomfort in their neck and chest area. It's become a must-have in my skincare routine." — JAcosta Get it from Amazon for $11.97 (also available in a two-pack). 30. A rust-removing gel spray – you may be tempted to say "abracadabra" as you use it. It's that magical! The powerful gel clings to rust on contact, so you can watch stains start melting off your tiles immediately; no scrubbing needed. Use this for cleaning bathtubs, showers, toilets, colorfast fabrics, vertical surfaces, and hard-to-reach spots. It's nonabrasive and made with a nonhydrofluoric acid-based formula. Promising review:"Holy wizardry! Seriously, it was more work to clean the mirror over the vanity than to use this product. With almost no effort, this made my dark orange, iron-water shower stall white again. I definitely suggest wearing a mask or bandana and running the ventilation fan if spraying in an enclosed area. Great product!" — Jessica B Get it from Amazon for $11.35. 31. A mint-flavored Venus Visage teeth-whitening pen to help with some stubborn stains and yellowing. Just brush your teeth with the bristled pen whenever you have a minute to work through stains and discoloration (without sensitivity, according to reviewers). Less convenient than spiriting stains away, but way easier than a painful trip to the dentist or an annoying attempt at the strips. Promising review:"This product actually works! Very affordable, too. There are a lot of expensive teeth whitening products out there, but why spend extra money when you don't have to? Definitely worth trying!" — Mona L Cureton Get it from Amazon for $9.55 (also available in multipacks). 32. A three-blade blinds cleaner with five removable microfiber sleeves so you can clean twice as fast. It's not like you know any spells that'll give you an extra arm, so inventions like this will have to do for now. It's curved to contour to and better clean traditional Venetian blinds, so these might not be a great fit for straight or oversized blinds. Promising review:"LOVE these for dusting my blinds. Easy to switch out and clean. Definitely captures the dust. Highly recommend." — Amazon Customer Get it from Amazon for $6.99. 33. Peach Slices nose pore patches offering an overnight solution to open pimples and oily skin. Just wash your face, exfoliate, and pop one on before bed. The hydrocolloid bandage will essentially create a summoning spell to soak up gunk from your pores without drying your skin. Promising review:"It had to be said. These things are disgusting, that's why you should buy them. Squeeze part of your nose skin. Do a bunch of little pustules come out? Yeah, if you put one of these puppies on at night, you wake up, and that is all trapped inside that weird film. I dunno how it works. It's probably sorcery." — Jack Sawyer Get a seven-pack from Amazon for $9.98. 34. A pack of SneakErasers to keep your kicks sparkly and new while you're still figuring out how to just fly over muddy sidewalks. The dual-sided pads have one side that cleans scuffs, dirt stains, and grime and a second side that whitens, restoring sneakers to their "fresh from the store" glory. No need to break down and cry the next time it rains while you're wearing your new shoes! Sneakerasers is a small business that specializes in shoe care products. Check out a TikTok of the SneakErasers in action. Promising review: "I have a couple of pairs of sneakers I stopped wearing because they started looking a bit grungy. Just couldn't justify throwing them away, though, because they were still in great shape and not very old. I came across these sponges and took a chance. They work like a charm. I cleaned two pairs of shoes and could not believe the results! Awesome." — Spencer Get a 10-pack from Amazon for $11.98. 35. L'Oreal Lumi Glotion that's a lotion, foundation base, and highlighter all in one bottle. Over 30,000 5-star happy customers love the otherworldly glow they get from this potion, despite the low price. Some reviewers even compare it to the pricey Drunk Elephant Sunshine Drops! Wear it alone or as a base for your makeup. The shea butter in it also gives it a hydrating factor. Check out this TikTok to see how it looks when applied! Promising review: "I'm obsessed with this product. I have fair skin but I use the deep shade anyway and it makes me look like I have a glowing tan. I get compliments every time I wear it. It is sparkly but subtle. If you don't have time for a full face of makeup, this really pulls it together with just this one product — the sparkle adds a highlight effect and the tone warms up my complexion. Of course you can wear it as part of full makeup too. I will never go without this product again! Please make it forever!" — Elana Get it from Amazon for $13.98 (available in five colors). 36. A blessedly effective, pet-safe carpet cleaner to give you some wow-worthy results without even having to know the true name of dirt and asking it to leave. It works with all cleaning machines, even the rental ones from the hardware store. Promising reviews:"This is a wonderful product. I have an older dog who can't always wait until I get home from work, so accidents occasionally happen. I have a Hoover Rug Scrubber, and this product is very easy to use with my machine. Carpet Miracle works amazingly well on stains and odors, even those that have set for a while. I did the carpet in the 'room of shame' twice just to be sure, although for normal soil and odors, once should be more than enough. It leaves behind a wonderfully clean, fresh scent, and the carpet feels and looks wonderful. I plan on continuing to use this product to keep my carpets clean and my home smelling fresh." — Vicky Faurot "I wish I could give it 100 stars. I have never really did a review on here but I had to today. This is the best carpet cleaner I have ever used hands down, love it." — cliffcharles Get it from Amazon for $17.59 (available in three scents). 37. A reviewer-loved Derma E scar gel made with panthenol to encourage skin regeneration and allantoin to moisturize and help speed up the healing process. The formula even works on older scars and can also be used to soothe burns, sunburns, and tattoos. Just expect an invitation to the round table when King Arthur sees what magic you just performed on your skin. Promising review:"This product is awesome!!! I have been using it for a couple of months for acne scars and I have seen a huge reduction in scarring, depth of scars, and redness/color of scarring. My skin is smoother, the color is much more even, my skin never breaks out anymore, and the scars that I still have aren't really noticeable. I use it a.m. and p.m. I had given up that anything would help my acne scars. I have tried tons of products. This product is amazing!!!" — bkm61 Get it from Amazon for $15.75. 38. A leather cleaner you can count on to help bring life back to your old furniture. Don't worry, it's not like a necromancy situation. Just mix this concentrate with water, put it in a spray bottle, spray, and wipe off. Promising review: "My 15-year-old leather sectional hadn't been cleaned or conditioned in three to four years because I couldn't find anything that worked well without causing it to look blotchy. The color was also fading and I thought it was a goner. After some elbow grease, the sectional looks great! It's now back to its original color without being blotchy. More importantly, the suppleness has returned. I can actually say that it looks as good as the day we bought it." — jellybean55 Get it from Amazon for $16.90. 39. A FlexiSnake with teeny-tiny hooks that latch onto hair, soap scum, and grime and a rotating handle that gives you 360-degree access to your gunked up drain. Just insert, spin, and pull up whatever hairy monster is lurking down there. Wizards don't have to call plumbers, and neither should you! Amazon, This pack contains a reusable handle and five single-use heads that you just remove and dispose of after handling your clogged pipes. Promising review:"Wow. Best thing ever. Seriously. I have had tweezers and sticks and plumbers and chemicals trying to get my master sink to drain. Plumber even said I need an entirely new faucet to get the drain plug part because they don't sell those separately. Well, I have two sinks, a tub, and shower that all match so that was not a valid solution. Doubt I can find the same model. So I bought this thing. Stuffed it down, pulled up hair, and black muck. Did it about eight times quickly, ran the water, went right down the drain. Seriously. This is the best tool ever and the best $12 I have ever spent. Everyone with a sink needs this tool. Seriously." — juliejules Get a five-pack from Amazon for $19.99. 40. Kojic acid dark spot remover soap that harnesses the arcane power of the ingredients hyaluronic acid, retinol, shea butter, vitamin E, and Castile olive oil to hydrate and diminish the appearance of dark spots, sun damage, and blemishes. Use it regularly on your face, hands, neck, bikini area, inner thighs, and underarms to achieve a glowier, more even complexion. Promising reviews:"I got this in hopes of lightening my dark inner thighs. It's been a month of using the bar every time I shower and I see drastic results already. I was a bit suspicious if this would actually work, but if you are on the fence please take this as a sign to get it and try it out. I'm so excited to see how I look in a few months from now because this thing works and it works fast!" — puppbear "I started using this product one month ago. I use it all over my body [and] it lightened my underarms just in time for spring. I wish I knew about this sooner." — Michaella Leyein Get a two-pack from Amazon for $14.99 (also available in larger multipacks). 41. And a Scrubbing Bubbles toilet wand — yes, a legit magic wand! — that will spruce up even the grossest toilets in the land. It comes with flushable pads presoaked in cleaner so you can click, scrub, and toss away the nasty evidence. Amazon, The kit comes with a wand, four refills, and a stand. Promising reviews:"I love this!! I soo wish I'd found these a long time ago. So easy to use and discard so you don't have a nasty, dirty toilet brush next to the toilet. Plus, no extra toilet cleaning products to buy, it's all in one and for a great price. I'm never buying another brush for cleaning the toilet again. I wish I could give 10 stars. Totally recommend this!!!" — Jessica Get it from Amazon for $5.28. Wizards, when you tell them their spells are not needed here: Adult Swim Reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.
