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Q: I have hereditary dark circles under my eyes that no amount of eye cream can get rid of. I'm desperately looking for a concealer that's thick, creamy, and long-lasting. Anything in stick form is infinitely preferred over a compact—I'm loathe to use compacts because I feel they harbor bacteria faster than anything in stick form and take longer to apply. Any suggestions?

Much thanks!

A: Have you ever tried Max Factor's Pan Stick? It's super-creamy, comes in eight different color iterations (some people use it as a heavier coverage foundation), routinely gets rave customer reviews—and is under $7. And it's BIG—if you're only using it for concealer, it will last forever.

—Cristina Mueller, senior beauty editor