Just as shiny as before, but we don't mind (2,6)
I believe the answer is:
no matter
'don't mind' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
I don't understand the rest of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for no matter that I've seen before include "Irrespective of" , "It's not important - what a torment" , "Forget it!" , "pure energy?" , "Regardless of" .)