What does the cryptic crossword clue "Ant right to get cosmetic preparation (5)" mean?

The definition is "cosmetic preparation". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TONE (synonym="Ant??") + R (synonym="abbrev. for “right”") = TONER The answer is TONER.

Ant right to get cosmetic preparation (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29648 | 20 Across | 2025-03-21 flower

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