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.
Episode 1
A Force to Be Reckoned With
Aug 21, 2012
Sean Astin greets the contestants, who are challenged to create original aliens for the “Star Wars” cantina scene in the Season 3 opener.
Episode 2
Pirate Treasure
Aug 28, 2012
The contestants must create an original pirate character "who has become one with the sea".
Episode 3
Year Of The Dragon
Sep 4, 2012
The Chinese New Year is the theme as the contestants create dragon makeup for performers doing an acrobatic dance routine.
Episode 4
Alice In Zombieland
Sep 11, 2012
The contestants create zombie makeup for characters from "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland." Director Paul W.S. Anderson serves as a guest judge.
Episode 5
Supermobile
Sep 18, 2012
The contestants create makeup for superheroes and their sidekicks after getting inspiration from some astonishing vehicles. Kevin Smith is a guest judge.
Episode 6
Dishonorable Proportions
Sep 25, 2012
The artists take inspiration from the video game Dishonored when creating characters with exaggerated features for the challenge.
Episode 7
Monster Twist
Oct 2, 2012
The competing artists are tasked with creating original movie monsters based on sketches done by children.
Episode 8
Who's the New Who?
Oct 9, 2012
The competing artists use makeup to create looks inspired by Dr. Seuss' "Sleep Book," which is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Episode 9
Junkyard Cyborg
Oct 16, 2012
Material from a junkyard must be used in a cyborg challenge.
Episode 10
Scene of the Crime
Oct 23, 2012
The NBC series "Grimm" inspires the makeup created by the competing artists.
Episode 11
Immortal Enemies
Oct 30, 2012
The remaining three artists are tasked with creating Halloween-themed characters, which they then must have perform in a choreographed stunt show.
Episode 12
Finale
Oct 31, 2012
Viewers choose the Season 3 winner, who will be announced during the finale in Los Angeles. Also: The eliminated artists reunite.