Confront the best type of cosmetic (4,5)

I believe the answer is:

face cream

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'type of cosmetic' is the definition.
'face cream' can be an answer for 'cosmetic' (type of cosmetic). I'm not certain of the 'type of' bit.

'confront the best' is the wordplay.
'confront' becomes 'face' (synonyms).
'the best' becomes 'cream' (as in 'the cream of the crop').
'face'+'cream'='FACE-CREAM'

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(Other definitions for face cream that I've seen before include "Cosmetic designed to improve complexion" , "Skin cosmetic" , "Mug gets this application" , "Mecca fare (anag.)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.

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