[REVIEW] Purple Cane 2022 Malaysia No.1 Halal Healthy Tea Mooncakes

In a blink of an eye, the Mid-Autumn Festival is here again bringing us moments of togetherness with our family and friends. Themed《游月圓》this year, Malaysia's #1 Tea Mooncake brand, Purple Cane is bringing a wholesome collection of Halal health-tea mooncakes with a twist of flavours!

Every year, without fail, I will definitely get these healthy tea mooncakes for my family because they are freshly-baked with less sugar, less oil and no preservatives! You can read my previous reviews here:

2021 Purple Cane Tea Mooncakes // 2020 Purple Cane Tea Mooncakes

For those who have not tried tea mooncakes, I'd strongly recommend you to give it a try because the mooncakes are neither too sweet or too savoury, perfect for even the most health-conscious!

Purple Cane introduced its first tea mooncake in 1998. From grinding the tea leaves into fine powder to form the Cantonese style pastry crust, to complementing it with delicious fillings, each piece of Purple Cane's tea mooncake is a delicate craft on its own.

This year, Purple Cane offers up to 12 unique classic tea flavours including 2022 exclusive *NEW* flavour - Coconut & Sakura Flower Tea Mooncake. Each individual mooncake is packed in Purple Cane's signature nanyang style design with lantern riddles and Cane's Tea Bag for a complete Mid-Autumn celebration.

Bright Moon Tea Mooncake Gift Set A

Gift Set includes:
❤ *NEW* 1 pc Coconut & Sakura Flower Tea Mooncake
❤ 1 pc Green Tea Red Bean Paste Mooncake
❤ 1 pc Herbal Tea Egg Puer Tea Mooncake
❤ 1 pc White Tea Purple Potato Lotus Paste Mooncake
❤ 1 pc Nanyang Kaya Butterfly Pea Flower Tea Mooncake
❤ 1 pc Rose Tea Bamboo Charcoal Lotus Paste Mooncake

*NEW* Coconut & Sakura Flower Tea Mooncake

Interestingly, sakura is always a spring thing, whereas mooncakes are for autumn.

Nevertheless, the combination is refreshingly new and delicious.

Herbal Tea Egg Puer Tea Mooncake

Last year's new flavour has made a comeback this year due to popular demand!

Lovin' the strong herbal tea egg flavour in between the medley of mixed nuts paste.

Nanyang Kaya Butterfly Pea Flower Tea Mooncake

This is one of the crowd's all-time favourites! 

Also comes with a tea bag and riddles.

I got mine in a 6-in-1 gift set - perfect to be sent to the loved ones during this special occasion. Also available in 4-in-1, 3-in-1 and 2-in-1 Tea Mooncake Gift Boxes with up to 42% savings!

What's better than the classic tea pairing with mooncakes? Ideal for gifting along with the mooncakes during the Mid-Autumn Festival, Purple Cane has specially curated various gift sets with massive discounts for this season too.

1. Buy 1 FREE 2 / Up to 56% OFF 

Introducing Mid Autumn Must Have Tea - Anxi Cha Mi. Tea as precious as rice, this oolong tea has a bright orange-red brew and a full-bodied taste, which is worth trying. Free Tea - choose between: Puer Tea / Green Tea / Lychee Black Tea / Jasmine Green Tea.

2. PWP Special Tea Deals

Natural beauty boosting flower tea. Grab these hot sellers at a special price! 

Choose from: Cane's Lychee Black Tea / Baby Chrysanthemum.

3. Mid-Autumn Must-have Snacks

The healthier snack choice. Choose among the Longan Goji Sunflower Seeds /

Black Tea Sunflower Seeds / Green Tea Pumpkin Seeds / Goldfish Biscuits.

4. *NEW* Snow Jasmine Flower Tea, Orchid Scented Green Tea @ RM99 with FREE Glass

Watch tea leaves dance this Mid Autumn with these two new tea additions.

Elegant and relaxing, both are calming with fragrant aroma that is sure to delight.

5. *NEW* Yun Pin Hao Bing Dao Green Puer Tea Year 2022 //

Seasonal Time Offer for Tea Bundles Up To 62% OFF

Where to buy?
❤ Purple Cane Tea Mooncakes are now available until 10 September 2022 online via Purple Cane App and in all Purple Cane Tea Art Centres nationwide.
❤ Enjoy FREE Shipping within West Malaysia with min spend of RM65.
❤ Place your orders before 26 August 2022 (West Malaysia) to receive your mooncakes in time for Mid-Autumn Festival.
❤ FREE RM10 Cash Coupon for new Purple Cane app user + additional RM10 Cash Coupon for new member registration.

Verdict:

Personally, Purple Cane Tea Mooncakes always top my list of favourite mooncakes. Not too sweet or too savory, every piece of the mooncake is easily low in fat content and contain no preservatives. It is a refreshing treat for this festival along with the premium quality tea selection. 

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Shop now at Purple Cane online store, Shopee, Lazada or physical outlets!

Purple Cane Official Store: https://www.purplecane.my/collections/tea-mooncake

Purple Cane Shopee Mall: https://shopee.com.my/purplecaneent

Purple Cane LazMall Flagship Store: www.lazada.com.my/shop/purple-cane/

Purple Cane Tea Art Centre Nationwide: https://www.purplecane.my/pages/our-stores

For more information, please visit: 

Website: www.purplecane.my 

Facebook: fb.com/PurpleCaneTea

Instagram: @purplecane_tea

How To Style Your Hoodies and Jeans Like a Fashion Expert

Hoodies and jeans are two fashion staples that can be successfully styled in a multitude of ways. Both hoodies and jeans offer countless variations of colors, cuts, and textures. Knowing how to properly put together these foundational pieces can give you the appearance of a true fashion expert. Below are our top 3 suggestions for styling these pieces.

Use Layering

One of the most fashion-forward ways to style your hoodie and jeans outfit is by utilizing the technique of layering. Hoodies come in a wide range of sizes, and choosing an oversized piece allows plenty of room for layering. An example of this would be choosing a hoodie that is one to two sizes too large. Next, layer a cardigan and a long sleeve underneath. This gives your outfit a dynamic appeal that also offers the comfort of removing layers when need be. Any style of jeans will pair perfectly with this layered outfit, though we recommend sticking to single-color washes as opposed to multi-color. This way, the attention remains focused on the layered aspect of the outfit.

Stick To Neutral Colors

By sticking to primarily neutral colors, you can pair your hoodies and jeans with almost any accessories or additional clothing pieces. Because neutral colors go well with everything, you can be sure you are getting your money's worth out of the pieces you purchase. For example, a simple, classic black hoodie can be thrown on over almost any outfit. It’s a great piece to keep in your car or by the front door for a grab-and-go layering piece. The same goes for white, gray, and even brown hoodies. For jeans, it can be tempting to purchase wild patterns to mix things up. By sticking to dark blues, light blues, and blacks, you can be sure that the jeans you own will pair well with any color sweater, shirt, or jacket.

Dress It Up

Contrary to popular belief, hoodies and jeans can easily be dressed up for an elevated look. In fact, adding in accessories and intentional shoe choices can take an average, casual outfit to the next level. A great way to be sure you have the room in your budget to add on these accessories is by shopping wholesale for your hoodies and jeans. Wholesale hoodies are a great alternative to the $100 or more you can easily spend at the mall. Similarly, wholesale jeans can shave hundreds of dollars off the cost of designer jeans. With this extra wiggle room in your budget, you can allocate funds for stylish pieces to pair with this staple outfit.

Hoodies and jeans are truly some of the most iconic wardrobe pieces of this decade. They are dynamic and casual with the ability to be styled like a high-fashion pro. With these tips in mind, you can successfully save money, look like a fashion expert, and remain comfortable and cozy all at the same time.

Taiwan Expo in Malaysia 2022 @ Sunway Velocity Mall

Taiwan Expo in Malaysia 2022 is finally back!

This year's Taiwan Expo in Malaysia is a hybrid exhibition that combines both online and offline element. The physical event is held at Sunway Velocity Mall from 2 - 7 August 2022, which I get to check out for, while the online exhibition runs for a month from  2 August - 2 September 2022.

James C.F. Huang, Chairman of Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), along with the special guests each donned a VR headset to enter the EXPOverse, specially created by HTC, to kick off this year’s event. 

Guests of honour for the opening ceremony include Lee Guann Jyh, Deputy Director General of the Bureau of Foreign Trade, MOEA; Sharon Ho Swee Peng, President of Malaysian Friendship and Trade Centre, Taipei; Anne Hung, Representative of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Malaysia; Sharimahton Mat Saleh, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Export Acceleration from Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE); as well as the representatives from 17 Malaysian chambers of commerce and industry.

Union of Taiwan Butterfly and Malaysian Wau Bulan

The opening ceremony also saw the unveiling of Taiwan Expo’s official logo, and this beautiful logo is inspired by a butterfly that represents Taiwan and Malaysia’s iconic Wau Bulan. The colourful soaring butterfly represents the strong Malaysia-Taiwan friendship as well as the limitless business opportunities through close cooperation. 

Ms. Anne Hung, Representative of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Malaysia

Ms. Anne Hung said in her speech that the Malaysia-Taiwan trade has remained strong despite the pandemic, and the cordial relationship built over the decades has allowed both sides to achieve outstanding trade results.

In 2021, bilateral trade volume increased by a whopping 26% to reach nearly 28 billion US dollars. Hung further commented that Taiwan is not only focused on promoting its high-quality industries but is also actively looking to boost bilateral flow of talents, investments, technology, tourism, culture, and education as outlined under the New Southbound Policy.

Sharimahton Mat Saleh, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Export Acceleration from 

Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE)

As Malaysia and Taiwan have long enjoyed a solid relationship in many areas such as economics, trades, culture, and the arts, Taiwan Expo allows for the showcase of many innovative products at the forefront of the changing global landscape, making Taiwan Expo the perfect platform for Malaysian businesses looking to explore these business opportunities.

 

Taiwan Expo in Malaysia 2022 is supported by 17 business associations in Malaysia.

For Taiwan Expo in Kuala Lumpur 2022, the products were selected to align with the roadmap drawn up under the 12th Malaysian Plan. The expo is centred around 6 main themes:

❤ Industry 4.0 & Green Economy

❤ Smart Medical

❤ Smart Agriculture

❤ Halal

❤ Taiwan Lifestyles

❤ Talent, Tourism & Financial Services. 

Many of the products showcased are leaders in the global market, with distinctive Taiwanese characteristics. And I saw alot of interesting inventions that really caught my attention there! 

 

Ible Wearable Air Purifier

穿戴式负离子空气清净机

Airvia M1 Wearable Ionic Air Purifier is only 20g and is easily worn with a titanium necklace or a collar clip. Looks cool as accessories right? It constantly creates 2,000,000 negative ions/cm3 100 times more than natural forest ion concentration, to purify PM2.5, pollen and smoke around our face. 

The purification effect has been certified by international awards such as CES Innovation Award in the United States, German Innovation Award in Germany and SNQ in Taiwan. Definitely a good purchase! 

Annie's Way Black Tea Bubble Tea Invisible Silk Mask

安妮絲薇 珍珠奶茶面膜系列 紅茶緊緻面膜

I am also excited to see Annie's Way products here. It is not something new to me, as I have tried their beauty masks before and they are really good for the skin. For example, Black Tea is full of antioxidants to protect skin from damage and fight signs of aging, providing a flawless, youthful and radiant complexion. 

Annie's Way Arbutin Hyaluronic Acid Brightening Jelly Mask

安妮絲薇 熊果素玻尿酸淨白果凍面膜

AROMASE Juniper Scalp Purifying Liquid Shampoo

艾瑪絲 - 捷利爾頭皮淨化液

I have also tried Aromase before, and their scalp care series is just amazing in removing the excess sebum and alleviating redness and sensitivity. Overall, it helps clean away the dandruff and moisturise the scalp, thanks to the pH5.5 formula with Amino acid base and no harsh chemicals. 

Natural Beauty - r-PGA Deep Hydration Moisturizing Cushion Mask

r-PGA超效保濕爆水氣墊面膜

Another powerful mask for those who really need instant hydration boost on the skin! This mask is highly concentrated and contains γ-PGA small moisturising molecule and plant extracts for  maximum soothing and moisturising effects.

Bio-Jourdeness - Beauty Spa / Skincare

At Bio-Jourdeness, we not only get to try the beauty products but we can also experience a facial spa at their beauty salons located in different areas in Malaysia. One of the items we get to try here is the Platinum Intensive Whitening Dark Spot Eraser which contains proprietary active ingredient Caritas JDR and made using patented biotransformation technology. It is fragrance-free, pigment-free and mineral oil-free - so environmental friendly! 

Other than that, there are also plenty of other products that may be of your interest such as the world's smallest cycling power meter AROFLY LINK A1 and NewEpi Plus Sterile Liquid Wound Dressing that rapidly speeds up healing. For travellers, VAGO portable vacuum compressor and bags are perfect to bring with you. 

Come visit the physical Taiwan Expo in Malaysia 2022 at Sunway Velocity Mall or on the online platform! Free entrance for everyone. So, come and experience Taiwan’s outstanding products and explore business opportunities together!

For more information, please visit:

Website: http://mysonline.taiwanexpoasean.com

Facebook page: fb.com/TaiwanExpo.mys 

Instagram: @taiwanexpo_malaysia

[BEAUTY] Review: DermEden France No.1 Photo-Aging Expert Skincare

Do you know that prolonged exposure from blue light from a computer or smart phone is as harmful as the UV rays from sunlight when it comes to damaging the skin? Don’t worry, DermEden Laboratories, the No.1 Photo-Ageing Expert from France is here to help our skin combat against photoaging! 

Made in France and formulated under dermatological control, DermEden offers a wide range of anti-ageing & anti-UV solutions that defend our skin and preserve its beauty in the long term. 

It is at night that the skin best absorbs the active ingredients, so it is very important to take advantage of this sleeping time to apply active skincare products. Hence, DermEden Laboratories have created the Night Protocole skincare range with a high concentration of powerful active ingredients to combat skin aging. 

DermEden Antioxidant Cleansing Foam (150ml)

Nothing is more important than having cleansed face so that our skin can absorb the nutrients of skincare that comes next. We start off with the Cleansing Foam which acts effectively on the culprit of aging skin, by eliminating dust and impurities. 

Comes in foam type, the soap-free and alcohol-free Cleansing Foam is enriched with natural extracts of cucumber, ginger, green tea, acerola and rosemary, which play vital roles on the skin:

❤ Cucumber extract: cleanses the pores, moisturizes, refreshes

❤ Green tea extract: antioxidant, tonic, astringent action

❤ Rosemary extract: antioxidant, anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory

❤ Acerola extract: detoxifying, invigorating, antioxidant

❤ Ginger extract: toning

How to use:

In the morning and/or evening, use a pump on dry skin. Apply by circular massage and rinse with clear water.   

Texture:

❤ The soft and airy foam texture feels pleasant on the skin, as it deeply cleans and purifies the skin gently. 

Feel after use:

❤ It leaves the skin clean, soft and silky, without any feeling of tightness. I love how it brings radiance and freshness to the skin instantly after use.

   

Benefits:

❤ Highly effective in removing impurities (make-up residues, pollution etc) 

❤ Ideal to restore and enhance the radiance and freshness of skin

Dermeden Night Protocole Intense Anti-Ageing Serum (30ml)

After each skin cleansing, it is important to moisturize and protect your skin. Hence, for the next step, we are pampering our skin with the Intense Serum, a unique concentrate of Dioic Acid, Resorcinol, Niacinamide and Vitamin C with anti-dark spot action, and Hyaluronic Acid and Retinol with anti-wrinkle action.

Reinforced by anti-ageing peptides, the formula repairs the damage induced by the day's UV rays. So, let our complexion becomes radiant and the skin regains its ideal firmness-elasticity again. 

How to use:

❤ Apply over face and neck every evening. (Personally, I wouldn't recommend for day use because it contains Retinol, unless you apply proper sun protection after the serum)

❤ Can be used alone, especially for sensitive skin. 

❤ Also recommended as a complement to the Night Cream. 

Texture:

❤ Combining pleasure and efficiency, its light and powdery texture is ultra fast-absorbing. 

Feel after use:

❤ It feels smooth and nourishing on the skin. No sticky residue at all. 

   

Benefits:

❤ No appearance of new dark spots 

❤ Enhanced complexion

❤ Smoother skin

❤ Faded wrinkles  

 

Dermeden Night Protocole Intense Night Cream (50ml)

The last step for the skin is the powerful Night Cream which effectively treats dark spots, hydrates and regenerates the skin with its unique formula containing 3 types of Hydroxy Acids, Retinol and Niacinamide. Dark spots fade and wrinkles are filled, leaving skin plump, soft, and balanced. 

❤ αHA - Glycolic acid: anti-dark spots, peeling and anti-ageing effect

❤ βHA - Salicylic acid: peeling and anti-ageing effect

❤ ΩHA - Dioic acid: anti-dark spots and anti-ageing

❤ Liposomal retinol: anti-ageing

❤ Niacinamide: anti-dark spots and antioxidant

How to use:

❤ Every night, use the spatula to apply the generous, delicately scented texture to a perfectly cleansed face, neck, and neckline. For reinforced action, apply Intense Serum first.

❤ For skins sensitive to the slightly acidic formula (low pH), apply the Night Cream every other evening so that the skin gradually gets used to the product.  

Texture:

❤ The creamy texture feels smooth on the skin upon application. But it then comes with a "peeling effect" where the acidic substance exfoliates dead cells on the surface of the skin and strengthening skin cell renewal. 

Feel after use:

❤ A temporary tingling sensation can be felt on sensitive skin, but don't worry it means that the peeling effect is working well. 

Benefits:

❤ Improve skin hydration

❤ Reduced dark spots 

❤ Faded wrinkles

❤ Improve skin regeneration  

DermEden Night Protocole Intense Anti-Ageing Eye Contour Cream (15ml)

When it comes to special care, I always emphasize on eye cream because aging effect around the eyes can be very severe if not well taken care of. Dubbed as an elixir for beautiful eyes, this Eye Contour Cream helps moisturise and regenerate to reduce dark circles and puffiness, with the following active ingredients: 

❤ αHA - Glycolic acid: anti-dark spots and anti-ageing

❤ ΩHA - Dioic Acid: anti-dark spots and anti-ageing

❤ Liposomal Retinol: anti-ageing

❤ Stabilized Vitamin C: lightening and anti-oxidant

❤ Niacinamide: anti-dark spots

❤ Hyaluronic Acid: anti-wrinkle and moisturizing

How to use:

Apply every evening to the bone structure around the eye, massaging lightly with your fingertips.

Texture:

❤ Texture wise, it is the ultra lightweight type that everyone loves - simply burdenless for the eye contour area. 

Feel after use:

❤ I like how the gentle formula is absorbed into the skin without any added scent. Ideal for overall brighter complexion around the eyes. 

   

Benefits:

❤ Reduce brown spots

❤ Brighten eye contour

❤ Hydrate skin

❤ Blur away wrinkles

❤ Reduce eye pockets and rings    

DermEden DD Cream Universal Cream (Claire / Light) SPF50 (50ml)

My favourite goes to this amazing DD Cream - an anti-wrinkle, anti-dark spots, anti-aging and moisturizing makeup base with strong UV protection that protects our skin from all aggressions and prevents the first signs of ageing.

Enriched with a Vitamin D-like agent, it is the very first day cream that bestows the skin with the benefits of Vitamin D. While I choose the light version of DD Cream, the pigments can actually adjust itself to suit every skin tone well. 

How to use:

Apply every morning to your face, neck and neckline with circular motions until the color perfectly blends with your skin tone. Excellent make-up base, matte finish.

Texture:

❤ Initially encapsulated, the pigments melt to fit our skin. So blendable and smooth. 

Feel after use:

❤ The result is amazing! I love how it gives a healthy glow and naturally unified complexion. Again, the formula is not perfumed - hence it is more sensitive skin-friendly.  

   

Benefits:

❤ DD Cream restores the tensing effect of skin destroyed by UVA rays.

❤ Instant healthy glow effect

❤ Improve hydration

❤ Unified skin

 

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For more information about DermEden Laboratories, please visit:

Website: www.dermeden.com.my

Facebook: fb.com/DermedenMalaysia

Instagram: @dermeden_my

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