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.

Seasons

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Episodes

E1 · A Force to Be Reckoned With

Aug 21, 2012·40m

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

E2 · Pirate Treasure

Aug 28, 2012·40m

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

E3 · Year Of The Dragon

Sep 4, 2012·40m

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

E4 · Alice In Zombieland

Sep 11, 2012·40m

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

E5 · Supermobile

Sep 18, 2012·40m

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

E6 · Dishonorable Proportions

Sep 25, 2012·40m

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

E7 · Monster Twist

Oct 2, 2012·40m

The competing artists are tasked with creating original movie monsters based on sketches done by children.

E8 · Who's the New Who?

Oct 9, 2012·40m

The competing artists use makeup to create looks inspired by Dr. Seuss' "Sleep Book," which is celebrating its 50th anniversary.

E9 · Junkyard Cyborg

Oct 16, 2012·40m

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

E10 · Scene of the Crime

Oct 23, 2012·40m

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

E11 · Immortal Enemies

Oct 30, 2012·40m

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

E12 · Finale

Oct 31, 2012·40m

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

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