Possible Clues:

• Toothpaste or hairbrush, e.g
• In Hollywood, John Barry, having had some music cut for soap?
• Sweat with energy then test deodorant perhaps?
• Does 'e get into an attempt for work for cosmetic effect?
• Something for the bathroom
• Item used in ablutions
• Politician - one allowed to bring in something cosmetic?
• Work on lead from 'Equus' to attempt soap, perhaps?
• Cosmetic material needing an effort
• Given material, attempt to make cosmetic