Looksmaxxing, decoded

A plain-English guide to the PSL score — where the term came from, what it measures, and how to read your own number without taking it too seriously.

A friendly breakdown of the PSL 0–8 rating scale — what each band means, why most people cluster in the middle, and how to interpret your tier without spiralling.

The beginner-friendly looksmaxxing fundamentals that actually move your PSL score — skin, grooming, body composition, and posture — ranked by effort and payoff.

What "hunter eyes" and a positive canthal tilt mean in looksmaxxing, why they read as attractive, and which of these traits you can actually influence.

A grounded look at jawline maxxing and the lower third of the face — gonial angle, chin projection, and the natural habits that genuinely sharpen your jaw.

Why facial harmony beats any single feature — a clear guide to the rule of thirds, the rule of fifths, and how proportion drives your PSL score.

A friendly guide to 三庭五眼 (san ting wu yan) — the classic Chinese face-reading proportions of three courts and five eyes, and why they overlap with modern facial harmony.

A warm, beginner guide to 面相 (mian xiang) — traditional Chinese face reading, the three courts, the twelve palaces (十二宫), and how to enjoy it as self-reflection.

A clear-eyed look at physiognomy — the old idea of reading character from the face — comparing the Western tradition with Chinese 面相, and why it is best enjoyed for fun.