We Found the 41 Best Gifts for Teens That They Actually Want This Year

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We Found the 41 Best Gifts for Teens That They Actually Want This Year

Rotating curling irons, lip masks, and weighted blankets? Your teen probably wants these (and more!) this year.

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Assorted gift items including a red hair clip personalized pouches a creamcolored clutch and a Vanilla Skin product bottleAssorted gift items including a red hair clip personalized pouches a creamcolored clutch and a Vanilla Skin product bottle

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Teenagers are notoriously tricky to shop for, given that they’re the arbiters of what’s cool and what’s not for young people everywhere. Plus, in the age of social media, which hastens the trend cycle with every new viral TikTok, any product, from a lip balm to a Korean skincare staple, can sell out after just one positive mention online. With this in mind, finding the best gifts for the teen (or tween!) in your life is critical—any present that’s of-the-moment but also useful for their day-to-day is a good move. But, how can anyone not in this age group figure out what’s best to buy for a teen for Christmas gifts and beyond? That’s where we come in.

As experts in everything beauty, fashion, and lifestyle-related, team Byrdie knows all the best gifts for teens this year, from cozy loungewear they’ll never want to take off to hair perfumes they’ll bring with them everywhere. Keep reading to discover the presents your teens will think you’re so cool for gifting them.

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Ariana Grande Cloud Eau de Parfum at Amazon$72

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Drunk Elephant B-Goldi Bright Drops at Sephora$39

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YJJY Smile Face Slippers at Amazon$18

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Dyson Airwrap at Amazon$620$500

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Liene Photo Printer at Amazon$110

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Bearaby Cotton Weighted Blanket at Amazon$269

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Laneige Dreamy Lip Kit at Amazon$22

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lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag at Lululemon

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Sol de Janeiro Bum Bum Jet Set at Amazon$34

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Drowsy Silk Sleep Mask at Amazon$79

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Ariana Grande Cloud Eau de Parfum

Ariana Grande Cloud Eau de ParfumAriana Grande Cloud Eau de Parfum
Credit: Ulta

$72

$69 at Amazon$50 at Sephora$72 at Ulta

When it comes to choosing a fragrance for teens, Ariana Grande’s Cloud perfume rivals luxury scents for a fraction of the price and is a TikTok favorite. It doesn’t hurt that the bottle’s design looks so cute on a vanity.

Drunk Elephant B-Goldi Bright Drops

Drunk Elephant B-Goldi Bright DropsDrunk Elephant B-Goldi Bright Drops
Credit: Drunk Elephant
$39 at Sephora$39 at UltaView on Drunkelephant.com

Drunk Elephant’s B-Goldi Bright Drops are the highlighter counterpart to TikTok’s favorite D-Bronzi Drops. It’s perfect for teens, given its no-fuss application and subtle payoff—it can be worn on its own or mixed with moisturizer.

YJJY Smile Face Slippers

YJJY Smile Face SlippersYJJY Smile Face Slippers
Credit: Amazon
$18 at Amazon

Keep their toes warm when they’re lounging at home or in the dorm with these plush sherpa house slippers, complete with a cheeky smiley face design (that comes in five different colors).

Dyson Airwrap

Dyson Airwrap Multi-Styler Complete LongDyson Airwrap Multi-Styler Complete Long
Credit: Sephora

$620

$500 at Amazon$600 at Dyson.com$619 at Kohls.com

We tested the cult-favorite Dyson Airwrap, and it’s a serious game-changer for those who use hot tools regularly. This styler is renowned for a reason: it comes with six attachments to create a variety of blowouts and leave hair looking professionally done with every use.

Liene Photo Printer

Amazon Liene Photo PrinterAmazon Liene Photo Printer
Credit: Amazon

$110

$100 at Amazon

With smartphones allowing every teen the chance to take photos whenever, wherever, this mini photo printer ensures these memories are set in stone. This device prints images from your camera roll in an instant, just using Bluetooth.

Bearaby Cotton Weighted Blanket

Bearaby Cotton Weighted BlanketBearaby Cotton Weighted Blanket
Credit: Bearaby
$269 at Amazon$269 at NordstromView on Bearaby.com

This braided weighted blanket from Bearaby is like a giant, stress-relieving hug for the entire body. The chunky knit comes in nine colors and has four different weight options for ultimate relaxation.

Laneige Dreamy Lip Kit

Laneige Dreamy Lip KitLaneige Dreamy Lip Kit
Credit: Amazon

$22

$21 at Amazon

Featuring all of Laneige’s signature flavors (including the classic berry, mango, peach iced tea, and sweet candy), this set of lip masks will have your teen waking up with perfectly moisturized lips. 

lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag

lululemon Everywhere Belt Baglululemon Everywhere Belt Bag
Credit: lululemon
View on Lululemon

Lululemon’s Everywhere Belt Bag is, well…everywhere. It fits a wallet, phone, lip gloss, and any other essentials for on-the-go use, and the adjustable strap lets it be worn various ways with any outfit.

Sol de Janeiro Bum Bum Jet Set

Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Jet SetSol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Jet Set
Credit: Sephora
$34 at Amazon$34 at Sephora$34 at Ulta

Sol De Janerio’s luscious scents are a favorite for teens, and now you can gift essential body care to yours in their favorite Cheirosavariation (our favorite is Cheirosa ’62). This perfectly-packaged set comes with a body wash, a body butter, and a perfume mist.

Drowsy Silk Sleep Mask

Drowsy Silk Sleep MaskDrowsy Silk Sleep Mask
Credit: Drowsy
$79 at Amazon$79 at Ulta$79 at Nordstrom

Your teen will thank you for this silk sleep mask with a 100% blackout design, if it means they can sleep in even longer on weekends. It not only has a plush, comfortable feel that won’t irritate their eyes, but this mask also comes in several colors, from classic black to bright purple.

Phlur Vanilla Skin Hair & Body Fragrance Mist

Phlur Vanilla Skin Hair & Body Fragrance MistPhlur Vanilla Skin Hair & Body Fragrance Mist
Credit: Phlur

$38

$37 at Amazon$38 at SephoraView on Phlur.com

A brand besetseller, Phlur’s Vanilla Skin feels like a warm hug in a body mist. Anyone who favors warm, vanilla scents will obsess over this fragrance. Plus, this mist is less pervasive than perfume, which is perfect for younger teens who don’t want strong scents.

Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm

Summer Fridays Lip Butter BalmSummer Fridays Lip Butter Balm
Credit: Sephora

$26

$23 at Amazon$24 at Sephora$24 at Revolve

A cult-favorite lip balm in the beauty world and a Byrdie favorite, Summer Fridays’ Lip Butter Balm is a purse or school bag staple. All 10 options are lightly tinted and have the most delicious scents, from vanilla to cherry to mint.

Hanni Gift Set Trio

Amazon Hanni Gift Set TrioAmazon Hanni Gift Set Trio
Credit: Amazon

$82

$74 at Amazon

Elevate their skincare with Hanni’s set of innovative body care products, including Splash Salve, the in-shower body balm, Water Balm, a hydrating body mist, and The Fatty lotion stick—all of which cut your moisturizing time in half.

Yoolife Initial Makeup Bag

Amazon Yoolife Initial Makeup BagAmazon Yoolife Initial Makeup Bag
Credit: Amazon
$20 at Amazon

This makeup bag set is practical for your teen’s travel, school, or overnight bag, and the personalized initial gives it the cutest personal touch. Seven color options (all in the striped pattern) let you further customize this set to fit their vibe best.

TMY Mini Projector

TMY Mini ProjectorTMY Mini Projector
Credit: Amazon

$80

$70 at Amazon

Bring movie night to the comfort of their bedroom with this mini projector and 80-inch screen. The speakers are small but mighty (requiring no extra equipment for a cinematic experience), and you can easily connect your phone or tablet to stream anything you want.

FP Movement Quilted Carryall

FP Movement Quilted CarryallFP Movement Quilted Carryall
Credit: Free People
View on Freepeople.com$78 at Dick’sView on Publiclands.com

This Free People bag lives up to its name—this comfortable quilted crossbody can quite literally carry it all. The only problem you’ll have buying this bag for the teen in your life is deciding which of the 25 colors to choose from.

Slip Pure Silk Pillowcase

SLIP Pure Silk PillowcasesSLIP Pure Silk Pillowcases
Credit: Amazon
$115 at Amazon$115 at Sephora$115 at Ulta

A silk pillowcase is one of our favorite beauty products of all time (you’d be hard-pressed to find a beauty editor without one). Slip’s pillowcase is crafted from 100% mulberry silk, a luxe fabric that allows hair and skin to retain maximum moisture while preventing creases and friction during sleep.

Beachwaver B-Series

Beachwaver B-SeriesBeachwaver B-Series
Credit: Beachwaver
$119 at Amazon$100 at Target

For any teen who won’t go out without their hair perfectly styled, this Beachwaver curling iron is an essential. Its rotating design makes the curling process seamless, while the ceramic barrel helps limit frizz during styling.

Shark FacialPro Glow

Shark FacialPro GlowShark FacialPro Glow
Credit: Amazon
$400 at Amazon$400 at Sephora$400 at Ulta

We tested this buzzy Shark FacialPro Glow device and can say it’s worth grabbing for any skincare-obsessed teen you know. It’s the best way to get a facial right at home with easy-to-use tools made for removing gunk from your pores and getting a soothing facial massage.

UGG Tasman Slipper

UGG Women's Tasman SlipperUGG Women's Tasman Slipper
Credit: UGG
$125 at AmazonView on Ugg.comView on Zappos

These suede slippers from Ugg can be worn indoors or outdoors on quick outings for an effortless, laid-back ensemble. The brand’s signature sheepskin lining keeps you extra warm and cozy—a must as the weather gets colder.

Dagne Dover Dakota Backpack

Dagne Dover Dakota BackpackDagne Dover Dakota Backpack
Credit: Saks Fifth Avenue
$250 at NordstromView on Dagnedover.com$230 at Bloomingdales

A durable backpack is always helpful for teenagers, whether they use it for school, sports, or sleepovers. Dagne Dover’s Dakota backpack is made from plush, quick-drying neoprene and features several internal pockets for storing a laptop and other essentials.

Hatch Restore 3

Hatch Restore 3Hatch Restore 3
Credit: Hatch
$170 at Amazon$170 at Ulta$170 at Ulta

If your teen is anything like us, they probably hate waking up early to a blaring alarm. The Hatch Restore 2 provides a peaceful wakeup courtesy of warm illumination, relaxing soundscapes, and a gradual alarm.

Alo Yoga Accolade Crew Neck Pullover

Alo Yoga Accolade Crew Neck PulloverAlo Yoga Accolade Crew Neck Pullover
Credit: Alo
$138 at Aloyoga.com

An oversized, cozy sweatshirt is a nonnegotiable in any teenager’s wardrobe. This crewneck from Alo Yoga comes in seven core neutral colors (with a variety of limited-edition options) and is both stylish and comfortable.

Owala Water Bottle

Owala FreeSip Stainless Steel Water BottleOwala FreeSip Stainless Steel Water Bottle
Credit: Amazon
$30 at AmazonView on TargetView on Walmart

Owala has quickly dominated the trendy water bottle space for most teens, young adults, and cool moms, likely due to the fun color options, better price point, leakproof design, and hygienic straw. If your teen doesn’t already have one, this is your sign to pick one up for them.

Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 Instant Camera

Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 Instant CameraFujifilm Instax Mini 12 Instant Camera
Credit: Target
$93 at Amazon$94 at TargetView on Walmart

Yes, Polaroids are back. This small camera captures photos in seconds and prints them immediately, creating a small, tangible memory. Nodding to the demands of modern teens, it also has a selfie mode and a built-in mirror.

Kitsch Heatless Satin Hair Curler Set

Kitsch Heatless Satin Hair Curler SetKitsch Heatless Satin Hair Curler Set
Credit: Amazon

$16

$13 at Amazon$18 at Ulta$18 at Target

Heatless curlers are popular with the TikTok crowd for a reason. Simply sleeping with a curling set like this one can give you a salon-grade style and bouncy waves without the damage.

Grace & Stella Under Eye Masks

Grace & Stella Under Eye MasksGrace & Stella Under Eye Masks
Credit: Amazon

$28

$15 at Amazon$24 at TargetView on Graceandstella.com

These colorful under-eye masks are perfect for at-home spa days or for helping the under-eyes look bright and hydrated before a big event (or even just before school!). Each box comes with 24 mask duos so your teen can use these again and again before having to replenish.

Roller Rabbit Baby Tee

Roller Rabbit Hearts Tonal Classic Baby TeeRoller Rabbit Hearts Tonal Classic Baby Tee
Credit: Roller Rabbit
View on Rollerrabbit.com

Teens love this buttery-soft pajama brand, and we understand why. While we love all of Roller Rabbit’s pattern options, we’re partial to this new baby blue heart set, which comes with a tee and long pants.

JBL Go 4 Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker

JBL Go 4 Waterproof Bluetooth SpeakerJBL Go 4 Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker
Credit: Amazon

$50

$40 at Amazon$50 at Target

$50

$40 at Walmart

Waterproof and perfectly compact, this JBL speaker is useful for teens who love bumping their go-to Spotify Daylists in the shower, before school, or anywhere in between. We also love all the color options, from basic black and white to bright purple.

Rhode Pocket Blush

Rhode Pocket BlushRhode Pocket Blush
Credit: Rhode
$25 at SephoraView on Rhodeskin.com

Hailey Bieber’s beauty brand, Rhode, has so many teen favorites, from the Peptide Lip Treatment to the newest under-eye patches to the Pocket Blush—the latter being the perfect present for your beauty-obsessed teen. The creamy, easy-to-apply formula comes in 11 shades and is just $25.

RPZL Hair Clip

Amazon RPZL Acetate Big Hair ClipAmazon RPZL Acetate Big Hair Clip
Credit: Amazon
$26 at Amazon

Add to your long-haired teen’s ever-growing collection of hair accessories with this durable acetate claw clip, available in countless colors and prints. We’re partial to the cherry red or even this bow-adorned option in burgundy for the holiday season.

We’re Not Really Strangers Card Game

We're Not Really Strangers Card GameWe're Not Really Strangers Card Game
Credit: Amazon
$25 at Amazon$25 at TargetView on Freepeople.com

Provide the teen in your life with an activity that isn’t scrolling on TikTok with We’re Not Really Strangers, the conversation-starting card game they’ll put out at every hangout with their friends. Each level of the game helps you further connect with the other players in unique and fun ways.

Touchland Hand Sanitizer Spray

Amazon Touchland Power Mist Hydrating Hand Sanitizer Spray JUICY 5 SetAmazon Touchland Power Mist Hydrating Hand Sanitizer Spray JUICY 5 Set
Credit: Amazon

$45

$43 at Amazon

No one could have predicted how cool hand sanitizers would become thanks to Touchland’s impact—but we’re here for the brand’s adorable mini sprays, if it means everyone’s hands are germ-free and smell delicious. This set of five scents is the perfect stocking stuffer for any teen.

Saint Crewe Cleansing Balm

Revolve Saint Crewe Clean Beam Balmy Dream Cleansing BalmRevolve Saint Crewe Clean Beam Balmy Dream Cleansing Balm
Credit: Revolve
$32 at Revolve

If your teen wears makeup, ensure they remove it properly before bed with a cleansing balm, specifically this one from Saint Crewe, formulated to suit sensitive, young skin. The adorable design makes it a great skincare gift.

Canitor Spa Headband

Amazon Canitor Spa Headband Wristband Set With Hair ClipsAmazon Canitor Spa Headband Wristband Set With Hair Clips
Credit: Amazon
$16 at Amazon

Plan a fun spa day with your teen after the hustle and bustle of the holidays, complete with this full set of essentials. This four-pack comes with two plush headbands, wristbands to prevent water from getting everywhere while washing your face, and a comfortable claw clip.

Elix Cycle Balance

Elix Cycle BalanceElix Cycle Balance
Credit: Elix
View on Elixhealing.com

For any teens experiencing crappy period symptoms every time their menstrual cycle arrives, Elix’s Cycle Balance subscription can help. All it takes is three droppers a day (in water, a smoothie, or yogurt—whatever they prefer!) of Elix’s unique herbal blend to help alleviate pain from cramps, mood swings, bloating, and more.

Gorjana Lou Hoops

Gorjana Lou HoopsGorjana Lou Hoops
Credit: Gorjana
$70 at AmazonView on Gorjana.com$70 at Shopbop.com

Are they missing an everyday pair of hoops in their jewelry wardrobe? The chunky Lou Hoops from Gorjana go with everything, whether you opt for the gold-plated or silver pair. Huggie-sized hoops are also available for anyone who prefers something smaller.

Baggu Medium Nylon Crescent Bag

Baggu Medium Nylon Crescent BagBaggu Medium Nylon Crescent Bag
Credit: BAGGU
$52 at AmazonView on Urban OutfittersView on Baggu.com

If your teen needs something practical and cool to tote around when they’re not at school, Baggu’s Medium Crescent Bag is the perfect gift option. Each color or print allows them to show off their personality in the best way, whether they love classic black, bold cheetah print, or pale pink.

Crownful Mini Fridge

Crownful 4 Liter/6 Can Mini FridgeCrownful 4 Liter/6 Can Mini Fridge
Credit: Amazon

$60

$50 at AmazonView on Walmart$45 at Wayfair

Any teen with an extensive arsenal of skincare products will love you forever for gifting them this mini fridge for preserving their products. From facial tools like gua shas to under-eye masks, keeping certain skincare essentials chilled can help them feel even more effective upon application.

Lelet Glossy Arch Pony

Lelet Glossy Arch PonyLelet Glossy Arch Pony
Credit: Lelet
$128 at NordstromView on Bergdorfgoodman.comView on Neiman Marcus

Lelet’s unique pony cuffs (aka hair tie-jewelry hybrids) elevate sleek ponytails and other pulled-back hairstyles, and suit anyone with dark or light hair.

Clinique Pop Plush Creamy Lip Gloss in Black Honey

Clinique Pop Plush Creamy Lip Gloss in Black HoneyClinique Pop Plush Creamy Lip Gloss in Black Honey
Credit: Clinique

$25

$24 at Amazon$25 at Sephora$25 at Ulta

Clinique’s internet-loved Almost Lipstick has a glossy counterpart in the brand’s famous Black Honey shade. Glamzilla, one of TikTok’s most trusted makeup creators, amassed more than 6 million views trying this product—so it’s safe to say a beauty-obsessed teen will be fawning over this pick.

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Maddie Barber is a Byrdie writer, shopping expert, and self-proclaimed excellent gift giver. She spent hours diving into teenage trends to determine the best gifts for teens that they actually want.

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