What does the cryptic crossword clue "Experience — the best preparation for features (4,5)" mean?

The definition is "preparation for features". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). FACE (synonym="experience") + CREAM (synonym="the best") = FACE CREAM; definition: "preparation for features" The answer is FACE CREAM.

Experience — the best preparation for features (4,5)

Times Cryptic #28643 | 14 Down | 2023-06-30 flower

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