Face Off

Season 3

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The third season of the Syfy reality television series Face Off premiered on August 21, 2012 and ended October 31, 2012. The season featured twelve prosthetic makeup artists competing against each other to create makeup effects. In the finale, they were voted on by the public in a live broadcast on Halloween. Nicole Chilelli of Sacramento, California, was the winner of the season. The grand prize for the third season was a position as a guest lecturer at the Make Up for Ever Academies in New York and Paris, a 2012 Toyota Prius v, and US$100,000.

It was won by Nicole Chilelli, who holds two Face Off records for being the first female to win and the first and only contestant to be eliminated and come back.

Where to Watch Season 3

12 Episodes

A Force to Be Reckoned With
E1
A Force to Be Reckoned WithSean Astin greets the contestants, who are challenged to create original aliens for the “Star Wars” cantina scene in the Season 3 opener.
Pirate Treasure
E2
Pirate TreasureThe contestants must create an original pirate character "who has become one with the sea".
Year Of The Dragon
E3
Year Of The DragonThe Chinese New Year is the theme as the contestants create dragon makeup for performers doing an acrobatic dance routine.
Alice In Zombieland
E4
Alice In ZombielandThe contestants create zombie makeup for characters from "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland." Director Paul W.S. Anderson serves as a guest judge.
Supermobile
E5
SupermobileThe contestants create makeup for superheroes and their sidekicks after getting inspiration from some astonishing vehicles. Kevin Smith is a guest judge.
Dishonorable Proportions
E6
Dishonorable ProportionsThe artists take inspiration from the video game Dishonored when creating characters with exaggerated features for the challenge.
Monster Twist
E7
Monster TwistThe competing artists are tasked with creating original movie monsters based on sketches done by children.
Who's the New Who?
E8
Who's the New Who?The competing artists use makeup to create looks inspired by Dr. Seuss' "Sleep Book," which is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Junkyard Cyborg
E9
Junkyard CyborgMaterial from a junkyard must be used in a cyborg challenge.
Scene of the Crime
E10
Scene of the CrimeThe NBC series "Grimm" inspires the makeup created by the competing artists.
Immortal Enemies
E11
Immortal EnemiesThe remaining three artists are tasked with creating Halloween-themed characters, which they then must have perform in a choreographed stunt show.
Finale
E12
FinaleViewers choose the Season 3 winner, who will be announced during the finale in Los Angeles. Also: The eliminated artists reunite.