Ep 12. Death Becomes Them

In the final episodes of Face Off season 9, the competition heats up even further as the remaining contestants are tasked with creating their own versions of grim reapers in the episode titled Death Becomes Them. The challenge requires the artists to incorporate traditional death imagery into their designs while also injecting their own unique style and creativity.

As always, the episode starts off with a quick workshop led by the guest judge, in this case, renowned makeup artist Ve Neill. Neill shares her expertise on how to create a realistic, yet stunning, death makeup look, providing inspiration and guidance to the contestants before they embark on creating their own designs.

Once the workshop is over, the contestants head back to the lab to begin working on their grim reaper makeups. With only a limited amount of time to complete their designs, the artists have to work quickly and efficiently, using all the skills and techniques they've learned throughout the competition so far.

As the clock ticks down, tensions run high, and the artists have to make tough decisions about which elements to include in their makeups and which to leave out. Some choose to focus on intricate details like elongated fingers or glowing eyes, while others prioritize movement and flow, creating gowns or capes that add an ethereal quality to their designs.

As the challenge nears its end, the contestants line up backstage, ready to showcase their grim reaper makeups to the judges. Each artist explains their concept and inspiration, highlighting the different elements they've included and why. Some describe their makeups as dark and ominous, while others opt for a more peaceful or sad portrayal of death.

Once all the makeups have been presented, the judges deliberate and critique each artist's work. While there are both praises and critiques, the judges express their overall admiration for the quality of the makeups produced, noting the high level of creativity and skill displayed by all the contestants.

At the end of the episode, the lowest-scoring artist is eliminated, leaving only a few contestants left to battle it out in the final challenge. With so much at stake, the artists must pull out all the stops and give it their all, hoping to impress the judges and emerge victorious as the winner of Face Off season 9.