Looksmaxxing definition: what "Looksmaxxing" means and examples

February 9, 2026

The process of maximising one's physical attractiveness through grooming, fitness, and sometimes surgery.

Looksmaxxing is the umbrella term for the "self-improvement" journey focused entirely on aesthetics. It ranges from "softmaxxing" (basic hygiene, skincare, and gym) to "hardmaxxing" (cosmetic surgery). While it sounds like simple self-care, it can become an obsessive pursuit of an unattainable physical ideal, often fueled by comparing oneself to edited photos of influencers online.

Examples:

  1. "He’s really into looksmaxxing lately; he’s got a ten-step skincare routine."
  2. "Is looksmaxxing actually healthy or is it just making people more insecure?"
  3. "He’s spending all his money on gym supplements for his looksmaxxing journey."

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