What does the cryptic crossword clue "Riot guards owning manscaping product (7,5)" mean?

The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). HAVING (synonym="‘owning’") in SCREAM (synonym="‘riot’ – both denoting something very amusing") = SHAVINGCREAM The answer is SHAVINGCREAM.

Riot guards owning manscaping product (7,5)

Guardian Cryptic #29417 | 10 Down | 2024-06-24 flower

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