Ranking The Best Looksmaxxing Archetypes (TIER LIST)

Summary

Ross ranks different men’s “looksmaxxing” approaches by their perceived potential, arguing that appearance improvements involve more than building muscle. His rankings are personal opinions; he discusses drugs and procedures without presenting them as medically recommended.

Set for success

• Natural-born Chad: Someone who starts out exceptionally good-looking has an obvious advantage.
• Status-maxer: Building visibility and social status can amplify the benefits of good looks. Ross points to becoming a recognizable online figure as one possible route.
• Surgery-maxer: Ross says carefully chosen facial procedures can produce major results. He later groups biohacking and steroid use near the top as well.

High potential

• Gym-maxer: Discipline and a strong physique provide a useful foundation. Ross cautions against assuming that ever-more training will always produce the best returns; at some point, grooming or skincare may make a bigger difference.
• Roid-maxer / biohacker: Ross claims that drugs affecting the body systemically may also change facial appearance, and discusses possible effects on mood and risk-taking. He does not recommend steroid use, but his remarks include potentially risky claims, especially concerning young people.
• All-natural looksmaxer: Ross considers natural improvements a sensible choice for most everyday men, while arguing that choosing only natural methods can limit results for those seeking more dramatic changes.
• Hollywood / celebrity-maxer: He describes celebrities as using cosmetic treatments and procedures mainly to maintain an already attractive appearance.

Limited returns

• Peptide user: Ross views peptides as possible support tools rather than a complete solution. He says they may help with issues such as appetite, tanning, or skin texture, but won’t replace broader efforts.
• Fashion enthusiast: Good styling can improve appeal, especially when paired with fitness, but clothes alone won’t compensate for neglecting other aspects of appearance.
• Self-improver: Habits such as reading, meditation, and general self-development can create a baseline, but Ross argues that they don’t automatically address appearance.

Self-sabotaging

• Primal-diet purist: Ross rejects the idea that an extreme raw-food approach is necessary for better looks. He favors balancing health and physique goals, noting that carbohydrates can support muscle-building and that he personally felt his face looked better on a low-carb diet.
• TikTok looksmaxer: He criticizes relying on short-form videos for advice, saying the content can be distracting and often includes ineffective or “cope” tips.

Guaranteed to fail, in Ross’s view

• Facial-exercise enthusiast: Ross dismisses exercises such as manipulating the mouth as ineffective. He suggests that someone with a structural concern should consult an orthodontist about options instead.

Notable people and products mentioned

• Speaker: Ross, also referred to as Rorz
• Other people referenced: Hamza, Clavicula, Francisco Lachowski, Bradley Cooper, Chris Hemsworth, Zac Efron, and Nocturnal Can
• Products and procedures discussed: Retatrutide (subtitle transcription uncertain), Melanotan II, GHK-Cu, growth hormone, anabolic steroids, fillers, facial implants, and cosmetic surgery
• Locations: No specific travel locations are featured