Finding Dory was the top grossing film of the summer and for good reason. The long anticipated sequel to Finding Nemo took 13 years, but clearly it was worth the wait because the movie received rave reviews. With Halloween just around the corner, the fact that it is a top costume idea for 2016 is really no surprise. While many kids will be dressing up in aquatic costumes of the like, we wanted to put a different spin on it this year and create some makeup tutorials to either pair with your costume or give you that unique do-it-yourself look that some Halloween enthusiasts strive for.
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Dory, the blue tang fish, is a fan favorite for many reasons, but mostly because she tends to forget nearly everything in a matter of seconds. She suffers from short term memory loss, the reason for many of the film's laughable moments. She also knows how to speak whale! If you are up to the task this Halloween, she would make the perfect Halloween costume choice. When we thought about creating a cute Dory costume, we realized that was just TOO easy. So, we decided to take it to the next level and create a makeup tutorial instead. We know what you're thinking, not many kids will sit long enough for that, and we agree. That's why we created one simple tutorial for the littles and another more extensive one for adults and older children.
The Simple dorY makeup Tutorial
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Getting a young child to sit still for any extended period of time can be a difficult feat. This simplified Dory tutorial is the perfect addition to a costume. All you need is an assortment of lip liner or eye liner pencils and a white cream based makeup.
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The Simple Finding Dory Makeup Tutorial
The Full Head dorY makeup Tutorial
"Yes, I'm a natural blue!"
For the adult or child who has a bit more patience and the ability to keep the paint in tact for longer than 2.5 seconds, this look is sure to impress on Halloween. You'll need several face paints and a bald cap to complete this look.
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The Finding Dory Makeup Tutorial
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There is sure to be a sea of Dory costumes this Halloween, will you be joining in on the fun? Are you going to be one of her other friends from the anemone instead? Let us know if you are brave enough to try either of these looks and share pictures with us in the comments below. If you prefer something a bit less makeup intensive, check out the rest of our Finding Nemo and Finding Dory costume selections.