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Ingredients · Soothing and cica

Madecassoside마데카소사이드

마데카소사이드ma-de-ka-so-sa-i-deu
On a Korean label: 마데카소사이드 = Madecassoside — Cica compound.

What it is

A compound found in centella. Korean cica products often add it on its own, next to the plant extract, and name it on the front of the pack.

On a Korean label

Spelled 마데카소사이드. Related centella compounds on Korean lists are 아시아티코사이드, 아시아틱애씨드 and 마데카식애씨드.

Korean rules

The Korean ingredient dictionary lists no limit, label caution or functional-ingredient status for it.

Related names on Korean labels

KoreanEnglish (INCI)What it is
마데카식애씨드 Madecassic Acidmadecassic acid, another centella compound

Questions

How do you say madecassoside in Korean?

마데카소사이드 (ma-de-ka-so-sa-i-deu).

Is madecassoside the same as centella extract?

No. Madecassoside is one compound; 병풀추출물 is the whole-plant extract. Many cica products contain both.

Sources

  1. Korea Cosmetic Association — ingredient dictionary (대한화장품협회 성분사전)

Checked 26 October 2026. Rules change — the official texts above are the final word.