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Ian Somerhalder facial analysis

Ian Somerhalder is known for his pale, piercing eyes. The eye area carries his face, backed by a defined jaw and a lean midface.

Mathematical analysis

8.0Overall / 10
6.6PSL

Chadlite

Top 14%, about 1 in 7

246810
  1. Chad
    7 to 10
    9.1%
  2. Chadlite
    6.25 to 7
    11%
  3. HTN
    5.5 to 6.25
    17%
  4. MTN
    4.5 to 5.5
    26%
  5. LTN
    3 to 4.5
    28%
  6. Subhuman
    1 to 3
    9.1%
Ian Somerhalder front portraitIan Somerhalder side profile

Ian Somerhalder's eyes

Somerhalder's pale blue eyes are the feature his face is built around. Dark brows and lashes give them strong contrast, and the eyes have a slight positive tilt.

Ian Somerhalder's jaw and chin

His jaw is defined and slightly angular, with a chin in proportion. Stubble often makes the jawline look sharper in photos.

Ian Somerhalder's cheekbones and midface

He has good cheekbone support and a lean midface. The nose is straight and the face is balanced overall.

Ian Somerhalder's harmony

Somerhalder's face is well balanced with standout eyes, which is why he sits near the line between Chadlite and Chad.

How Ian Somerhalder compares

At 8.0 out of 10, Ian Somerhalder sits in the same band as Jon-Erik Hexum (8.4), Vasily Stepanov (8.4), Matt Bomer (8.2), Henry Cavill (8.2) and Adriana Lima (8.4). Ratings are for each face at its prime.

Who is Ian Somerhalder?

Ian Somerhalder: American actor (born 1978), The Vampire Diaries and Lost. Also searched as Ian Joseph Somerhalder.

Common questions

What is Ian Somerhalder's rating out of 10?

Healthmaxxing rates Ian Somerhalder 8.0 out of 10 at their prime, in the Chadlite range.

What is Ian Somerhalder's PSL?

Ian Somerhalder's 8.0 rating sits with a PSL of 6.6, Chadlite tier, top 14% on the PSL bell curve.

Is Ian Somerhalder a Chad?

Not quite. At 8.0 out of 10, Ian Somerhalder sits in the Chadlite range, below Chad.

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