By Sarah Jean Callahan The struggling chain has turned to a major influencer to answer its rivals big moves. Looming recession predictions may have retailers expanding their retail space to build up recession-proof departments. Even in recession times, beauty products have always prevailed. The top line products may feel a sting, but an all-over price point beauty department is sure to still turn products over in inventory. Beauty inventory turns over due to product life cycles and customers wanting to try new products. The life cycles of beauty products can be anywhere from a couple of months…