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Libertine holds key to cosmetic (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rouge

'to cosmetic' is the definition.
(rouge is a kind of cosmetic)

'libertine holds key' is the wordplay.
'libertine' becomes 'roue' (roue is a kind of libertine).
'holds' is an insertion indicator.
'key' becomes 'g' (musical key).
'roue' enclosing 'g' is 'ROUGE'.

(Other definitions for rouge that I've seen before include "struggle at Eton" , "Red face powder" , "Ferric oxide powder" , "Face paint" , "Cosmetic powder" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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