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The older you get, the trickier it can be to pick out the best gifts for teens—especially if you’re shopping on a time crunch (Christmas is next week!). It’s only natural; eventually the things that once defined your formative years—Tamagotchis, Jordache jeans, iPhones with home buttons—get replaced, leaving you wondering what the kids are actually into these days (okay, they actually are into Tamagotchis). Buying a gift for a teenage girl who lives on BeautyTok? A viral heatless curling headband is a great idea (it’s one of our fave gifts to give under $50). How about a present for a teen boy who’s a total sneakerhead? One word: Nike. Need something meaningful for their 16th birthday? Friendship bracelets don’t have to come only from her BFFs–just ask Taylor Swift. They make a great gift for daughters as well. From cool room decor you can get last-minute on Amazon, like bean bags and LED lights (teens are all about the aesthetic) to a PlayStation game the whole fam can enjoy, our editors went straight to the source, polling our own teens, our nieces and nephews in high school and college, and our interns, and yes, we spent a lot of hours scrolling TikTok. These are the trendy gifts all the teenagers in our lives said they actually wanted this year—almost all of which arrive in time for December 25, if you order ASAP.
The best gifts for teens, at a glance Unique Gift for Teens : Yatvro Custom Neon Sign, $50
Best Gift Under $20 : Dalattin LED Lights for Bedroom, $17
Cool Gift for Gamers : RGB Headphone Stand with Charging Ports, $17
Best Gift for Teen Guys : Nautica Voyage Eau de Toilette, $16
Trendiest Gift for Teen Girls : Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask, $25
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Owala FreeSip Water Bottle (32 Oz.)
The Owala water bottle is the coolest one right now—because it comes in a bunch of colors, has a straw that makes it easy to hydrate, and locks closed so it won’t leak in their bag.
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TONYMOLY I’m Real Sheet Mask, Pack of 10
If you’re trying to find stocking stuffers for multiple teens without spending too much, break up this 10-pack of sheet masks. Each one has a fruity or floral essence, is deeply soothing, and fun for your teen to wear while lounging at home.
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Yatvro Custom Neon Sign
If you’re really stuck on gift ideas, try a one-of-a-kind customizable neon sign that they can use to decorate their dorm or bedroom. You can have one made with their name, or an affirmation that they can look at daily.
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Fazit Makeup Patches in Gold Speckles
There’s no bigger Swiftie flex right now than these glitter face freckles Taylor rocked at a Chiefs game. They’re the perfect stocking stuffer to add a touch of sparkle to any look.
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Shark HD430 FlexSty
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