pro airbrush #55 or #56? (First timer..)

[Roih22113]

hello, which brush is best for applying foundation, and bronzer etc. I have a set coming but she (employee) used both of these on me in the store and one is on sale but i see reviews saying 56 i better than 55? I’m confused. What do you think ?

[Gheezy]

The first time I got help from Sephora to find my color match for foundation, the crew member used #56 (I have 3) and have been using it since for all my foundations. It just feels good on my face and creates perfect and controlled coverage that I need. Hope this helps!

[Roih22113]

Yeah i guess I’m building ? I have oil fluid foundation and micro smooth baked powder. I bought the #56 Bc it was on sale and i had no responses by then. but it’s ok thank you SO much for the input!! You all taught me a lot just by what you’ve said. I think I’m going for an airbrushed look? I really don’t know. This is the pic of the base they did on me in store. I added the lip gloss and eye shadow at home. (Is that even the right shade of gloss? ) I’m so new you guys. Josie Marin Argan oil fluid foundation with Sephora collection Baked micro smooth foundation face powder

[fieldsofclover]

For liquid foundations I've always preferred the 55 because it's a little bigger/fluffier and blends better... I found I could use a lighter hand when buffing so the finish came out better. I use the mini 56.5 brush (last year's Rouge gift) for baking, but the 56 is not fluffy enough for powders so it really is just a foundation brush. The 55 is a better multipurpose tool than the 56, but I don't know if the mini 55.5 will be quite as handy.

[fieldsofclover]

(In general, a brush will work best for thinner/liquid foundations... I've gone back to wearing a CC cream instead of foundation so I use a Beauty Blender for that.)

[beehoney]

this may not be much help but I always find everything an employee does on me looks 100x better than what I do with it, and that's why I always take a sample since I can see how it is to work with. with a brush that's obviously hard but I got the 56.5 with my rouge, It seems closer to the 56 , and I have the 55 I got after someone did my makeup also. I find 55 better than 56.5 (which isn't the same as 56 but more similar) for airbrushed look. the 56.5 is fine and all . But overall I prefer $2 latex free beauty blender dupes from the dollar store if I'm going for medium coverage and if buildabilty isn't my main concern .