Face Off - Season 3

Face Off - Season 3

Season 3

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.
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DatesAug 21, 2012 - Oct 31, 2012
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Episodes

A Force to Be Reckoned With
Season 3Episode 160 min

A Force to Be Reckoned With

Sean Astin greets the contestants, who are challenged to create original aliens for the "Star Wars" cantina scene in the Season 3 opener.

Aug 21, 2012
Pirate Treasure
Season 3Episode 260 min

Pirate Treasure

The contestants must create an original pirate character "who has become one with the sea".

Aug 28, 2012
Year of the Dragon
Season 3Episode 360 min

Year of the Dragon

The Chinese New Year is the theme as the contestants create dragon makeup for performers doing an acrobatic dance routine.

Sep 4, 2012
Alice in Zombieland
Season 3Episode 460 min

Alice in Zombieland

The contestants create zombie makeup for characters from "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland." Director Paul W.S. Anderson serves as a guest judge.

Sep 11, 2012
Supermobile
Season 3Episode 560 min

Supermobile

The contestants create makeup for superheroes and their sidekicks after getting inspiration from some astonishing vehicles. Kevin Smith is a guest judge.

Sep 18, 2012
Dishonorable Proportions
Season 3Episode 660 min

Dishonorable Proportions

The artists take inspiration from the video game Dishonored when creating characters with exaggerated features for the challenge.

Sep 25, 2012
Monster Twist
Season 3Episode 760 min

Monster Twist

The competing artists are tasked with creating original movie monsters based on sketches done by children. And a new twist changes everything

Oct 2, 2012
Who's the New Who?
Season 3Episode 860 min

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.

Oct 9, 2012
Junkyard Cyborg
Season 3Episode 960 min

Junkyard Cyborg

Material from a junkyard must be used in a cyborg challenge.

Oct 16, 2012
Scene of the Crime
Season 3Episode 1060 min

Scene of the Crime

The NBC series "Grimm" inspires the makeup created by the competing artists.

Oct 23, 2012
Immortal Enemies
Season 3Episode 1160 min

Immortal Enemies

The remaining three artists are tasked with creating Halloween-themed characters, which they then must have perform in a choreographed stunt show.

Oct 30, 2012
Live Finale
Season 3Episode 1260 min

Live Finale

Viewers choose the Season 3 winner, who will be announced during the finale in Los Angeles. Also: The eliminated artists reunite.

Oct 31, 2012

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