Is there a quicker way to find the right magazine?

I’d make a tiny reference list as you go. When you check a magazine, note its name or number and what it does, then group the notes by the effect you care about. It takes a little setup, but you only have to do the lookup once.

If you only use a few regularly, keep a short note with those favorites rather than trying to memorize the whole collection. For anything you rarely use, look it up when needed and add it to the note if it turns out to be useful.