I have tried the bare escentuals foundation, mineral veil, and well-rested.
It is a bit on the expensive side, and I would not have purchased it ~ except ~ that I can claim it as a 'business expense' as I wanted to compare it to what I use & sell (Avon mineral makeup)
I did 1/2 my face with the bare escentuals and 1/2 with the Avon smooth minerals (several times, even did it for a sales meeting demonstration ;) ~ and dared my ladies to tell the difference :) only 1 of them said they could see a difference, and she thinks she did a lucky guess.
I really do like the bare escentuals ~ it feels...