Lacto Calamine Skin Cream is a cream which serves so many purposes. First of all, it is a very good moisturizer. The purple bottle is for normal to oily skin, and the green bottle is for normal to dry skin. Secondly, it protects skin from atmospheric pollution, dust, etc. Thirdly, it controls the excess oil on the skin. Fourthly, It is an excellent make -up which doesn't feel or look like a heavy make - up; looks quite natural and beautiful because it is a little bit tinted in skin colour.