What does the cryptic crossword clue "Turning to blusher initially, ladies preening without foundation? (4,5)" mean?

The definition is "preening without foundation?". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of TO B LADIES = IDLEBOAST; definition: "preening without foundation?" The answer is IDLEBOAST.

Turning to blusher initially, ladies preening without foundation? (4,5)

Guardian Cryptic #29239 | 16 Down | 2023-11-28 flower

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