Grace reviewed the .essence. bye-bye panda eyes smudge-proof volumizing and defining mascara. She demonstrated the mascara's effectiveness by applying it to her curled lashes, showing the difference it made compared to her bare lashes. Grace mentioned that the mascara is buildable, and she applied two coats to achieve the desired volume. She also highlighted that the brand is conscious and cruelty-free, using synthetic beeswax instead of animal-derived ingredients. Overall, Grace found the mascara to work well, considering it is a store-bought drugstore option. The mascara's ability to volumize and define the lashes, along with its vegan formulation, were the key benefits mentioned in the review. No drawbacks were mentioned.