Gifts for Teens
Buying for a teenager is stressful because you never quite know whether something is still cool. So we looked at what teens are asking for right now and built the list from there. Skincare is big, art supplies are big, and anything tied to a collection is a safe bet, while the things adults assume teenagers like did not make the cut.
303 hand-picked · updated weekly · only 4.5★+ finds
- If she has a whole skincare routine, get the 6-piece facial routine set →
- If they're always drawing, get the Ohuhu 216-color alcohol markers →
- If they collect Funko Pops, get the floating acrylic display shelf →
- If they're into trading cards, get the 600-card storage box →
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Off-road bluetooth hoverboard with LEDs.
View on AmazonStraightener and curler in one tool.
View on AmazonMarc Jacobs Daisy three-piece gift set.
View on AmazonGentle mineral makeup made for young skin.
View on AmazonOral-B's iO5 — the serious toothbrush upgrade.
View on AmazonRollerblade Zetrablade inline skates.
View on Amazon315-piece nail kit with polish pens.
View on AmazonQuiet ionic dryer with a diffuser for curls.
View on AmazonFolding gymnastics mat, four by ten.
View on AmazonUSA-made bath bombs with natural ingredients.
View on AmazonAuto-rotating curling iron — salon waves, zero skill.
View on AmazonComplete skateboard, ride-ready.
View on AmazonAll-in-one starter makeup kit for teens.
View on AmazonAdjustable trimmer for the first real beard.
View on AmazonDrybar Tress Press straightener.
View on AmazonStores 600+ carded trading cards.
View on AmazonSeven-color LED therapy mask, FDA-cleared.
View on AmazonKérastase nutritive hair mask.
View on AmazonFloating shelf that displays 21 boxed Funkos.
View on AmazonThree colognes to figure out a signature scent.
View on AmazonDrunk Elephant B-Hydra serum.
View on AmazonCustom stickers of their actual pet.
View on AmazonFour Versace minis in one giftable set.
View on Amazon200 waterproof Transformers decals.
View on AmazonSix curling wands in one ceramic set.
View on AmazonFour collector's puzzle books for word nerds.
View on AmazonPhilips' starter shaver that just works.
View on AmazonHow we picked these gifts for teenagers
These came from our Christmas lists for ages 11 to 14 and 15 to 20, along with our Sweet 16 list. We kept the ones rated 4.5 stars or higher where the reviews came from teens themselves or from parents saying their kid loved it. The same categories do well year after year: beauty and self-care, art supplies that feel like the real thing, anything for a collection, and room decor they picked out on their own.
Gifts for teen girls, teen boys, and tweens
Younger teens tend to go for kits and hobby supplies, while older teens usually want the real version of things, like proper headphones or the skincare brand they have seen online. For a birthday, $25 to $50 is a comfortable range, and the under $20 picks work nicely for stockings. Use the price buttons above to filter, and know that prices are live from Amazon.