In this edition of Beauty Independent’s series posing questions relevant to indie beauty, we ask 19 retail, branding, design, product development and marketing experts the following: Despite prestige beauty rebounding this year, there’s been a strong focus on masstige beauty with Target’s Ulta Beauty partnership and the continued challenges facing department stores. In that context, what do you think is the role of luxury beauty now, and how can luxury beauty brands resonate with today’s consumers?