You don’t have to be clued into the beauty space to have heard of Gote. Founded in November 2023, the Malaysian wellness and skincare label quickly catapulted into the spotlight thanks to its no-nonsense, efficacious formulas that work; a philosophy that its founder, Han Pin, swears by. “I believe in doing less, but doing it well. If I feel good, I look good,” he remarks. This certainly translates into the line-up for Goteskin by Gote, which boasts seven key products that are designed to do the most for your complexion. We get the full download from Han Pin himself below, from the secret behind his full brows to the future as to where the brand will be heading into next.
My skincare essentials
A gentle cleanser, a well-formulated moisturiser and daily SPF. Consistency matters more than excess. As for the ones I use, all three are from my brand, Goteskin by Gote: the Gentle Jelly Cleanser, Oil-Control Sunscreen and Hydrating Moisturiser.
The suncare tip I wish people knew about earlier
Sunscreen isn’t just for the outdoors. UV exposure happens even indoors, so daily application is non-negotiable for long-term skin health.
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What goes into maintaining my full brows
Honestly, nothing. I keep them natural and trim them regularly. Sometimes less intervention creates the strongest look.
My signature fragrance
Byredo De Los Santos. It feels grounding, intimate and quietly powerful.
Wellness and fitness rituals that get me into the right headspace before work
Lighting incense every morning to centre myself, and prioritising movement through the gym. Both ground me mentally and physically before the day begins. My go-to incense sticks are from Gote, which comprise notes of sandalwood, geranium, benzoin
and clove.
The make-up product I’m curious about
Anything that helps reduce oiliness. I’m fascinated by how formulations can balance the skin without stripping it.
A hair care product I swear by
The Schwarzkopf Professional Osis Flexwax—it is all I need.
The inspiration behind Gote
Gote was born from a desire to restore confidence and raise personal standards, not just in beauty, but also in how people show up for themselves daily.
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One skincare category I want Gote to expand into
Post-acne care. Supporting skin beyond breakouts feels like an important next chapter.
A beauty or wellness item that I’m dying to add to cart
Creatine. I’ve been exploring different formulations because it supports strength, endurance and mental focus. At this phase of my life, feeling physically strong is tied to clarity and confidence.
My beauty philosophy
I believe in doing less, but doing it well. If I feel good, I look good
This story appears in Vogue Singapore’s Vogue Man ‘Pursuit’ issue, available online.
