* Black: Made from galena (lead sulfide). This was extremely popular for creating the iconic dark, dramatic eye look.
* Green: Usually made from malachite, a copper carbonate hydroxide mineral. Green was associated with rebirth and regeneration.
* Blue: Made from azurite, a copper carbonate mineral, or other copper compounds.
* Other colors: While black, green, and blue were common, Egyptians also used shades of brown, red (ochre), and other colors derived from minerals and natural pigments.