Face Off

A group of prosthetic makeup artist competed against each other to create prostheses such as those moslty found in science fiction and horror films.

Broadcast
Syfy January 26, 2011-present

Host
McKenzie Westmore

Judges
Ve Neill (2011-present)

Glenn Hetrick (2011-present)

Neville Page (2012-present)

Patrick Tatopoulous (2011-2012)

Gameplay
Each week, the artist fae a "Spotlight Challenge" that tests their artistry and techniques to create a full makeup character to match a theme over the course of three days. The first day allows for concept design and sculpting for five hours, a second day of 10 hours for work in finishing the molding, and a final day of four hours in applying the makeup before a one hour "Last Looks" for touch ups. The judges then have the opportunity to look at the makeups from afar and close up, and decide a series of top and bottom looks for the week. One artist will be deemed the winner, sometimes receiving a special bonus prize such as immunity from elimination or a cash reward, and one artist would be eliminated from the running of the grand prize. Some episodes also a feature a "Foundation Challenge", a smaller challenge that introduces a new technique on a smaller scale, and the winner is awarded an advantage for that week's "Spotlight Challenge", ranging from immunity from elimination to receiving a first choice of theme.

The winner receives $100,000 and a years supply of makeup from Alcone (changed to $25,000 of makeup in season 2) a "grand prize that will launch a career" The second season added the 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid to its prize package. The Season three grand prize winner would receive the same $25,000 of Alcone makeup and $100,000 cash prize, in addition to the opportunity to become a guest lecturer at the "Make up for Ever Academy" in New York and Paris, and the Toyota Prius V. The prize package for season four remains the same with the exception of the 2013 Fiat 500 replacing the Toyota Prius V as the prize vehicle.

Link
Official Website