Soft soap and a face-cloth (7)
I believe the answer is:
flannel
I believe this is a double definition.
'soft soap' is the first definition.
(both can mean flattery)
'a face-cloth' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)
'and' acts as a link.
(Other definitions for flannel that I've seen before include "Small piece of towelling for washing oneself" , "short trousers" , "something to wash with" , "Light fabric" , "used for washing face" .)