Christmas gifts for teens

1. 💄

   #1 · about $8

   Lip balm set

   A new flavor for every pocket.

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2. 🔌

   #2 · about $10

   Phone grip or pop socket

   Personalizes the phone and saves it from drops.

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3. 💄

   #3 · about $12

   Nail polish set

   A few new colors for the holidays.

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4. 📚

   #4 · about $18

   Book by a favourite YA author

   A new hardback from the author they already love.

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5. 🔌

   #5 · about $25

   LED strip lights

   Changes the look of a bedroom in ten minutes; app-controlled colors.

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6. 🎮

   #6 · about $25

   Gift card (gaming or app store)

   Lets them pick the game or app they actually want.

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7. 🎮

   #7 · about $25

   Controller charging dock

   Controllers always charged and off the floor.

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8. 🧳

   #8 · about $30

   Portable phone charger

   A dead phone is a teen's worst nightmare — this fixes it.

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9. 🎨

   #9 · about $30

   Ring light for phone

   Better selfies, better videos, better video calls.

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10. 💄

    #10 · about $35

    Skincare starter set

    Gentle cleanser, moisturizer and SPF for teen skin.

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11. ⚽

    #11 · about $35

    Hydro flask-style water bottle

    The insulated bottle every teen carries — pick a fun color.

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12. 🧳

    #12 · about $40

    Driving lessons or car kit

    For new drivers: an emergency kit, phone mount and seat organiser.

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13. 👜

    #13 · about $40

    Crossbody bag

    Small, hands-free and on trend.

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14. 🎨

    #14 · about $40

    Watercolor set (artist quality)

    Rich pigments and good brushes for real paintings.

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15. 🎵

    #15 · about $50

    Bluetooth speaker

    Music in the shower, at the beach, at every sleepover.

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16. 💄

    #16 · about $50

    Hair styling tool

    An air styler, straightener or curling wand for everyday styling.

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17. 🛋️

    #17 · about $50

    Weighted blanket

    Calming weight for better sleep and study breaks.

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18. 🎮

    #18 · about $50

    Gaming mouse

    Faster, more precise and built for long sessions.

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19. 🎵

    #19 · about $50 · ages 8+

    Ukulele

    The friendliest instrument to learn.

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20. 👜

    #20 · about $60

    Hoodie from a favourite brand

    Comfort they'll wear until it falls apart.

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21. 🎮

    #21 · about $60

    Gaming headset

    Clearer team chat and better sound in online games.

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22. 🏠

    #22 · about $70

    Mini fridge for bedroom

    Drinks and snacks at arm's length — a teen status symbol.

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23. 🎮

    #23 · about $70

    Retro gaming console

    Hundreds of classic games plugged into the TV.

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24. 🎨

    #24 · about $70

    Drawing tablet

    Digital drawing that feels like pen on paper.

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25. 🎨

    #25 · about $75

    Instant camera

    Prints photos on the spot — perfect for parties and friends' walls.

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26. 🎵

    #26 · about $80

    Wireless earbuds

    The gadget teens use every day — for music, calls and gaming.

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27. ⚽

    #27 · about $90

    Sneakers

    The shoes they've been hinting at — ask a friend for the model and size.

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28. 🎨

    #28 · about $90

    Polaroid photo printer

    Prints photos straight from their phone for scrapbooks and walls.

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29. 🎵

    #29 · about $100

    Concert or event tickets

    An experience beats another object — go together.

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30. 🎵

    #30 · about $100

    Record player

    Vinyl warmth and a new favorite ritual.

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31. 🎵

    #31 · about $180

    Electric guitar starter pack

    Guitar, small amp, cable and tuner — everything to start playing.

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32. 🎮

    #32 · about $180

    Gaming chair

    Comfort and support for long gaming nights.

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33. 🎮

    #33 · about $10 · ages 7+

    Mini puzzle games

    Pocket brain-teasers for car trips.

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34. 👜

    #34 · about $10 · ages 4–14

    Hair accessories set

    Scrunchies, clips and bows in holiday colors.

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35. 🎮

    #35 · about $12 · ages 7+

    Card game pack

    Exploding Kittens, Uno Flip or Sushi Go — quick and competitive.

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36. 👪

    #36 · about $12 · ages 1+

    Christmas ornament with their name

    A keepsake for the tree, one each year.

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37. 🎮

    #37 · about $15 · ages 8–17

    Rubik's cube and speed-cube set

    A puzzle that turns into a hobby once they learn the algorithms.

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38. 🎮

    #38 · about $20 · ages 5+

    Board game: family classic

    A game the whole family can play after dinner — Uno, Sorry! or Guess Who?

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39. ⚽

    #39 · about $25 · ages 6–14

    Basketball hoop (over the door)

    Indoor shooting practice for the winter months.

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40. 🎮

    #40 · about $25 · ages 10+

    Escape-room game

    Puzzles the whole family solves together on game night.

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Prices are typical US retail, checked September 2026. Store links open a search at each store. If we ever earn a commission from a store link, it won't change what we recommend.

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