I read some raves on MUA (hey, why aren't we adding more reviews to icompact?) and it apparently is cheaper than BE. I don't know how similar it is to BE but its worth a shot I guess cos you can at least test it. I am lemming the compact foundation as I have always loved those even with my switch to minerals.

I was going through some old threads that I'd missed and came across this one. Just wanted to add my rave for MN. I've never used their minerals (I assume that they have them, based on your post) but I wore their cream compact foundation for my wedding and my skin looked FLAWLESS. It lasted a really long time, too. I wouldn't wear this every day as I don't like heavy liquids/creams on my face, but for a special occasion I think it would be great to have.

I haven't used it but my niece said it's awesome and was telling me I have to use it. I haven't tried it mostly because there is no MN where I live but I do like their products probably better than any other high end makeup line that I have tried. FYI, her skin is very oily and very acne prone.