The Exact Nail Polish Shade to Recreate Meghan Markle’s Rosy Manicure

OPI Bubble Bath® Nail Polish

Royal nail etiquette has long operated on the principle that the less your manicure has to say, the better. No neon polishes, no tiny motifs, and certainly no bedazzled fingertips (in another life, chrome). Just short, clean nails that wouldn't know a scandal if it chipped them. See: Kate Middleton’s pared-back Japanese manicure. But Meghan Markle has ever so slightly meddled with the royal rulebook, giving the classic neutral look a slightly rosy twist.

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, traveled to Nottingham earlier this month, the same city where they made their first appearance after announcing their engagement in 2017. And while many were focused on the significance of the pair's first royal walkabout since their return to the UK, my eyes were firmly fixated on Meghan's mani (can’t help it, I’m a beauty writer).

Her nails are still short, neat, and impeccably elegant, but she's added a soft pink flush that gives the classic neutral a little more life, also known as bubble bath nails.

Samir Hussein//Getty Images

Samir Hussein//Getty Images

Want to recreate the royal look without the royal budget? Good news! You don't need an appointment or a manicurist on speed dial, just OPI's cult-favorite Bubble Bath nail polish, which is an almost identical match to Meghan's delicate pinky nude. It's sheer, subtle, and ever-so-forgiving, making it ideal for anyone who wants expensive-looking nails without having to commit to a full-on color moment and minimizes the look of the grow-out phase.

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Now that we’ve got the royal manicure, all we need is a crown, a palace, and someone to do the cooking...

From: Cosmopolitan UK

Lia MappouraBeauty Writer

Lia Mappoura (she/her) is the Beauty Writer at Cosmopolitan UK, with over four years of experience reporting across the brand's print, social, video and digital platforms. Lia covers everything from emerging trend analysis to viral celebrity hair and makeup moments, making her an expert at spotting the season’s next big beauty look (before it takes over social media feeds).

In 2025, she was named The Rising Media Star at the Love Perfume Awards with The Perfume Shop, recognised for her outstanding digital fragrance content and for building genuine authority within the space. She is passionate about challenging outdated beauty stereotypes, championing inclusive representation in beauty, and educating readers on the trends, products and conversations shaping the industry today. Follow her on Instagram or find her on LinkedIn.