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“Face Off,” 10 p.m. Syfy: The new reality competition series is looking for the top special-effects makeup artist among 12 contestants. They’ll be judged on how creative they can be in weekly challenges that range from creating human/animal hybrids to creatures that might inhabit a newly discovered planet.

The winner – determined by judges Glenn Hetrick, Patrick Tatopoulos and Ve Neill – will get $100,000 and a year’s worth of makeup supplies.

If you are a fan of science fiction, this is an intriguing look at the process used to create the interesting creatures who populate TV and film. Unlike a regular makeup artists, creating these looks also calls for skills in sculpting, painting and construction.