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.

Season 3 Episode 1 - 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. Air Date : 21st-Aug-2012  Read More

Season 3 Episode 2 - Pirate Treasure

The contestants must create an original pirate character "who has become one with the sea". Air Date : 28th-Aug-2012  Read More

Season 3 Episode 3 - Year Of The Dragon

The Chinese New Year is the theme as the contestants create dragon makeup for performers doing an acrobatic dance routine. Air Date : 4th-Sep-2012  Read More

Season 3 Episode 4 - 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. Air Date : 11th-Sep-2012  Read More

Season 3 Episode 5 - Supermobile

The contestants create makeup for superheroes and their sidekicks after getting inspiration from some astonishing vehicles. Kevin Smith is a guest judge. Air Date : 18th-Sep-2012  Read More

Season 3 Episode 6 - Dishonorable Proportions

The artists take inspiration from the video game Dishonored when creating characters with exaggerated features for the challenge. Air Date : 25th-Sep-2012  Read More

Season 3 Episode 7 - Monster Twist

The competing artists are tasked with creating original movie monsters based on sketches done by children. Air Date : 2nd-Oct-2012  Read More

Season 3 Episode 8 - 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. Air Date : 9th-Oct-2012  Read More

Season 3 Episode 9 - Junkyard Cyborg

Material from a junkyard must be used in a cyborg challenge. Air Date : 16th-Oct-2012  Read More

Season 3 Episode 10 - Scene of the Crime

The NBC series "Grimm" inspires the makeup created by the competing artists. Air Date : 23rd-Oct-2012  Read More

Season 3 Episode 11 - Immortal Enemies

The remaining three artists are tasked with creating Halloween-themed characters, which they then must have perform in a choreographed stunt show. Air Date : 30th-Oct-2012  Read More

Season 3 Episode 12 - Finale

Viewers choose the Season 3 winner, who will be announced during the finale in Los Angeles. Also: The eliminated artists reunite. Air Date : 31st-Oct-2012  Read More