Main Benefit
How the dual texture works
This cream comes in two layers: white ampoule capsules (concentrated brightening actives) sitting in a pink gel cream (moisture and nourishment). Scoop both out together, mix on your palm until the capsules break and blend in, then apply. The mixing is the point — it activates the formula fresh at application.
Key Ingredients
Mela-Zero + Mela-Clean — Patented Dark Spot Actives
Centellian24's two proprietary patented complexes — developed specifically to interrupt melanin production and capture existing pigmentation at the same time. Mela-Zero stops new dark spots from forming; Mela-Clean works on spots that are already there. Both are dermatologically validated for brightening efficacy — not just marketing names. These two are the reason this cream is positioned as a dark spot treatment, not just a moisturiser.
Niacinamide + 4× Vitamin C + Alpha-Arbutin + Glutathione
Four brightening pathways running at once. Niacinamide (3rd ingredient — high concentration) blocks melanin transfer to the skin surface. Four forms of Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate) attack pigmentation from different angles and different skin depths. Alpha-Arbutin directly suppresses melanin production. Glutathione reduces oxidised melanin. Together these make this one of the most layered brightening systems in a cream format.
Full TECA Centella — All 4 Active Compounds
Most centella products use a general Centella Asiatica extract. This formula lists all four active centella compounds individually: Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, and Asiatic Acid — plus the full Centella Asiatica Extract. This is the complete TECA complex. It calms redness, supports barrier repair, and builds collagen — meaning the brightening ingredients work on less inflamed, more resilient skin.
6 Peptides + 6 Collagens + 10 HA + PDRN + Ceramide NP
Six peptides including GHK-Cu (Copper Tripeptide-1) and Matrixyl (Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4) stimulate collagen and firm skin. Six collagen types (Collagen Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Soluble Collagen, Desamido Collagen, Procollagen, Atelocollagen) restore structure at different molecular weights. Ten HA forms hydrate at every depth. Sodium DNA (PDRN) supports cell regeneration. Ceramide NP replenishes barrier lipids. Squalane nourishes. This is an unusually complete anti-ageing and barrier support system for a brightening cream.
Product Details
Full Description
The Centellian24 Madeca Mela Capture Ampoule Capsule Cream is a dual-texture brightening cream that doubles as one of the most ingredient-rich moisturisers in K-beauty. The format is what makes it distinctive: white ampoule capsules (loaded with brightening actives) sit in a pink gel cream (moisture and nourishment base). You scoop both out, mix them on your palm until the capsules break down, and apply. The mixing activates the formula at the moment of application — so the actives are at their freshest every use.
The brightening system is the most layered part: two patented complexes (Mela-Zero and Mela-Clean), Niacinamide at a high concentration, four vitamin C derivatives, Alpha-Arbutin, and Glutathione all working simultaneously through different mechanisms — stopping new melanin from forming, capturing existing pigmentation, blocking melanin transfer, and brightening the surface. Full TECA (all four centella actives named individually) handles barrier repair and calming underneath all of this.
The anti-ageing layer adds 6 peptides (including GHK-Cu and Matrixyl), 6 collagen types, 10 HA forms, PDRN, and Ceramide NP — making this function simultaneously as a brightening treatment and a firming, hydrating moisturiser. Very few creams at this price point carry this breadth of active ingredients.
Contains Fragrance (Lavender Oil, Linalool). Dermatologically tested. Suitable for sensitive skin. 55ml.
⚠ Contains Fragrance (Lavender Oil, Linalool) — not fragrance-free.
How to Use
- 01Use as the last step of your skincare routine, after serum and before SPF (morning) or as final step (night).
- 02Scoop out an appropriate amount — include both the white capsules and the pink gel cream together.
- 03Mix on your palm until the white capsules break down and blend fully into the gel cream.
- 04Apply gently over the entire face. Use AM and PM.
Suitable For
- —Dark spots, post-acne marks, and uneven skin tone
- —Dull skin wanting a brighter, more even, and glowy complexion
- —Loss of firmness and elasticity — looking for anti-ageing alongside brightening
- —Sensitive skin wanting a multi-tasking cream in one step
Contains Fragrance (Lavender Oil, Linalool) — not fragrance-free. Dermatologically tested. 55ml.
| Brand | Centellian24 |
|---|---|
| Volume | 55 ml |
| Skin Type | All types |
| Concern | Brightening & Anti-aging |
| Format | Dual-texture capsule cream |
| Origin | South Korea |
Full Ingredients List
Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Dipropylene Glycol, Polyglycerin-3, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Tripropylene Glycol, Propanediol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Xylitylglucoside, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Vinyl Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Carbomer, Squalane, Anhydroxylitol, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tromethamine, Glyceryl Stearate, Xylitol, Jojoba Esters, Palmitic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Arginine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Glucose, Cetyl Alcohol, Polyacrylate-13, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Adenosine, Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Madecassoside, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Decyl Glucoside, Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Cedrus Deodara Wood Oil, Saururus Chinensis Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Rice Ferment Filtrate (Sake), Sorbitan Isostearate, Asiatic Acid, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Nymphaea Tetragona Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Leaf Oil, Hydrolyzed Gardenia Florida Extract, Maltodextrin, Ascorbic Acid, Alpha-Arbutin, Bisabolol, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Collagen Extract, Sodium DNA, Thioctic Acid, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Soluble Collagen, Glutathione, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Desamido Collagen, Procollagen, Panthenol, Copper Tripeptide-1, Hexapeptide-9, Hexapeptide-11, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Tripeptide-1, Inositol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Atelocollagen, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Ceramide NP, Potassium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Linalool
Always check physical product packaging for the most current list. Contains Fragrance (Lavender Oil, Linalool). Dermatologically tested. 105 ingredients total.