The older you get, the harder it can be to pick out gifts for teens. With TikTok pumping out new trends constantly, figuring out what’s still “in style” is harder now than ever. We did the tough work and found the best gifts for teens that will earn you some serious brownie points. From guys and girls who love to game to self-proclaimed beauty gurus, we found it all.
Teens will smell great with this Sol de Janeiro set
The Sol de Janeiro Jet Set is perfect for teen girls. It includes a lotion, body spray, and body wash in the classic Cheirosa 62 scent. It’s a light, sweet scent that’s age-appropriate for teen girls, and the bottle is small enough to slip into a backpack for a touch-up between classes.
Charge the phone and watch a favorite show with this Bluetooth speaker and wireless charger
This four-in-one Bluetooth speaker and charger is the perfect gift for any teen. They can play their favorite songs while getting ready or doing homework, wirelessly charge their phone while they watch their favorite show (it’s also a landscape phone holder!), and use it as a nightlight or lamp.
Spice up any space with this boho macrame photo holder
This macrame photo holder is a beautiful and functional piece of decor. Teens can display favorite photos with friends, pets, and more! Photos of any size can be clipped on: polaroids, photobooth strips, or prints. The fairy lights have a six-hour timer or can be controlled with the remote control.
This skincare set has everything teens need and nothing they don’t
After the whole “Sephora kids” scandal, it’s important to get your teens some age-appropriate skincare. This kit comes with a face wash, balancing toner, hyaluronic acid, and moisturizing cream that work for teenage skin. Everything is fragrance free and made without parabens which is perfect for sensitive young skin.
This mini projector connects to phones and includes a screen
With multiple ways to connect, this projector is the perfect addition to any teen’s room. They can stream their favorite shows, movies, YouTube videos, or Twitch! It comes with a perfectly sized screen so the projections will be crisp and clear.
This diary has a lock so teens can spill their secrets
This diary features a beautiful marble patterned cover and a combination lock. It teaches kids to express themselves and their feelings through writing. They can maintain privacy while they rant with no worry about wandering eyes. There are six colors to choose from, so pick your child’s favorite!
Teens can store their favorite stuff in this initial pouch
This monogrammed pouch has loads of room to store the things they love. Older teens can use it as a makeup bag for touch-ups between class or at sleepovers. Younger kids can use it as a pencil pouch, a clutch, and more!
Teach them to express themselves with these temporary tattoo markers
These temporary tattoo markers make the perfect gift for kids who come home covered in pen doodles. The flexible felt tip can create thin or thick lines, and the eight included colors allow for more creativity than black pens or Sharpies alone!
This Victoria’s Secret set has 5 flavors of lip gloss
From younger kids playing dress-up to older ones getting ready for school dances, everyone loves lip gloss! This kit includes five sparkly and sheer flavors. They’re dermatologist tested and cruelty free, which is great for young sensitive skin.
This color-changing speaker doubles as an alarm clock
This all-in-one Bluetooth speaker can serve as an alarm clock, white noise machine, and bedside lamp. It has six white noise options and seven nature sounds. There are 48 different color options, so teens can set it to their favorite or use the soft, warm light as a bedside lamp.
This light-up vanity mirror is a great gift
This vanity mirror has 96 lights around the edges and 3 different color modes, offering perfect lighting for applying makeup. It rotates 360 degrees to get the perfect angle…or the perfect mirror selfie. The sensor switch makes it easy to switch modes or turn off and on.
This spa set includes everything teens need!
This set includes a bow headband, a regular headband, a claw clip, and wristbands. It’s perfect for an at-home spa setup or just making skincare routines more convenient by keeping hair out of the face and stopping water from running down the arms. It comes in 11 different colors.
Keep them cozy in this oversized sherpa hoodie
This blanket sweatshirt is perfect for lounging around the house on weekends or staying cozy while doing homework. It’s lined with soft, fluffy sherpa and has an extra large front pocket that can hold books, phones, or tablets.
Wake up with waves thanks to this heatless curl set
Wake up with curls and no heat damage with this heatless curl set. There’s no need to fry hair with a little abomination called a Wet to Dry flatiron anymore! This set allows for beautiful curls and most importantly, saves valuable time in the morning.
A duo of lip balms to soothe her lips day and night
This set of lip balms includes two ultra-hydrating balms. The Multipurpose Superbalm gives lips a boost of moisture, while the 12-Hour Overnight Lip Mask rehydrates and repairs, leaving your lips feeling smooth and restored overnight.
Teens can stash their stuff in this adidas backpack
This adidas backpack has loads of pockets so teens can store all of their stuff for school, sports practice, or weekend sleepovers. It has two side water bottle pockets so they can stay hydrated wherever they go and LoadSpring shoulder straps ease the weight from heavy textbooks and binders.
This indoor basketball hoop is perfect for the back of any door
Anybody that loves basketball will love this indoor hoop. The score is digitally calculated and automatically displayed with a cheer sound! It’s made to last even for the rowdiest of teens. The hook design makes for easy installation on any door.
This cookbook features easy recipes for teens
Teach teens kitchen skills with the quick recipes from this cookbook. Whether your kids are 13 or 18, teaching them how to cook is a lifelong skill that they will certainly appreciate when they’re older! The recipes are easy to follow and offer tons of tips and tricks.
Teens can make their own slime with this kit
This is the perfect gift for teens who like to watch slime videos on TikTok! Now, they can make their own slime with this kit—and make their own videos, if they want! It comes with 33 different colors and tons of fun add-ins for new combinations and hours of entertainment.
An overnight lip mask for the smoothest lips imaginable
This thick, buttery balm is formulated with vanilla, honey, and vitamins E and C to restore and heal dry, chapped lips. The addition of hyaluronic acid gives a deep boost of hydration to repair your lips overnight.
Give them the sweetest dreams with this sleep set
This pajama set features a cute graphic tee with striped shorts. It’s perfect for sleepovers, weekend lounging, or anyone who just wants some extra sleep—don’t we all? It comes in 15 different colors, so you can pick your teen’s favorite!
Stay hydrated with the Stanley Quencher
The Stanley cup has been one of the hottest products on the market for the last few years and shows no signs of slowing down. With new colors and collabs added, there’s always a new one to choose from. Plus, this cup made drinking water cool again. Don’t you want your teens to stay hydrated?
Get teens to hit the greens with this junior golf club set
This golf club set is great for beginner golfers. It includes four clubs, including a driver, two irons, and a mallet putter. The set also includes a deluxe stand bag with dual shoulder straps and a rain hood.
This Frigidaire mini-fridge can store snacks, drinks, or skincare
If your teens love to stay holed up in their room, grab this mini-fridge for their favorite refreshments. It can fit six cans of soda, loads of snacks, or a full skincare spread! It comes in seven different colors.
Stream shows comfortably with this phone stand
This cute novelty phone stand features a thumbs-up in fun colors. It can be used vertically for TikTok scrolling hands-free or vertically for watching favorite movies or shows. It’s small enough that it can conveniently fit almost anywhere in their room!
This mini magnetic dart board is a perfect pastime
This magnetic dart board is safe for indoor use so competitive kids won’t damage the walls. It comes with 12 darts so they can play with friends or family. It has a regular dartboard on one side and a target game on the other side for a variety of gameplay.
This slim power bank has built-in cables for ultimate convenience
This power bank has built-in cables so your teen can charge all their favorite devices without lugging around (aka losing) their other cords. It’s also a win for you because it means your teen can never use “My phone died” as an excuse anymore!
This Timberland trifold wallet is durable and perfect for teens
One of the hallmarks of being a teenager is getting a bigger allowance or even a debit card. A wallet like this one makes it less likely that they’ll misplace their cards. It has 13 pockets, and it’s made of durable nylon, so it won’t get ruined easily!
These candles have a special scent for each birthday
These birthdate candles are perfect for the teen who insists on celebrating their birth-week or half birthday or loves zodiac signs. Each day of the year has a specific scent and a birthday message on the glass! The candle burns for 60–80 hours.
This Essie nail polish set is perfect for the holidays
This Essie nail set comes with three colors so your teen can rock a festive manicure for New Year’s or any other special occasion. These polishes are quick-drying with a salon-quality shine. Plus, they can last for up to two weeks without chipping!
Teens love these Jellycat stuffed animals
Jellycats are the new Squishmallows. These stuffed animals took TikTok by storm! They’re made out of premium fleece that’s soft and snuggle-able. This one even comes with a little nest that can sit in a car, on a desk, or bed!
Swifties will love this coloring book
This Taylor Swift coloring book features 30 pages of Taylor’s most iconic moments on tour, the red carpet, and more. It also has trivia, fun facts, and full-color photos from concerts, and more! Pair it with a pack of colored pencils for the perfect present!
This makeup brush set is perfect for beginners
This brush set includes everything teens need to get started using makeup. It comes with 18 different brushes for foundation, eyeshadow, concealer, and more! It also comes with a carrying case to keep everything organized.
Decorate a room (or soon to be dorm!) with these LED lights
This strip light kit comes with 130 feet of lights. Teens can control them with an app or the included remote and set them up to sync to their favorite songs. The adhesive on the back makes them super easy to install and remove.
Capture favorite memories with the Polaroid Instax mini camera
This camera is great for teens who are just starting out with a passion for photography or those who just want to capture memories with their friends! It couldn’t be easier to use: all they need is a pack of film and some batteries, and they’ll be ready to start shooting!
These shower steamers turn an everyday activity into a relaxing ritual
This shower steamer set comes with eight packs in seven different scents. It’s perfect for a relaxing shower after a long day at school or practice. With one simple step, you can turn a boring bathroom into a relaxing spa!
This Nautica Blue body spray is a huge step up from Axe
Teenage boys stink. We know it, you know it, even they know it. The only thing that smells worse, actually, is the nasty Axe body spray that used to be plastered across locker rooms and school hallways. This deodorizing spray from Nautica Blue is a crisp, energetic scent that’s great for teens.