Shopping for teens can be challenging—even more so than shopping for young kids. While there isn’t a cheat sheet to shopping for teens, there are plenty of things you can put under the tree or add to their stockings that they’ll love. As a shopping expert at Bargain Hunter, I’m here to help you shop for the teens in your life. From Stanley Cups to AirPods to beauty products, I’ve rounded up 16 teen-approved gifts for the holidays.
Shop These 16 Holiday Gifts for Teens
- Banish Breakouts: Ugh, breakouts are the worst! If your teen gets them, they’ll love carrying these hydrocolloid pimple patches in their backpack. A number-one bestseller on Amazon, they absorb gunk and help shrink pimples — $22
- Korean Skincare: Although I’m well past my teen years, I wish I would’ve woken up to these Biodance Masks in my stocking when I was younger. They keep my face hydrated, which is a must-have in the winter, and they also help shrink my pores and reduce lines in my skin — $19
- Just Add Water: Another number-one bestseller, Stanley Cups are loved by teens and adults alike. This 30-ounce stainless steel tumbler keeps drinks ice cold for hours. And if they prefer hot coffee or tea, it’ll also stay hot in this cup — $24
- Moana of Montunui: If they’re always carrying an Owala water bottle in their hands, snag this Disney Princess one for $35. This one is inspired by Moana, but they also have designs for Tiana, Rapunzel, Cinderella and more — $35
- Influencer-Favorite: If TikTok hasn’t convinced them to try the viral Medicube Collagen Jelly Cream, maybe they need some more motivation: This skincare staple is used by Meghan Markle! — $15
- Jam Out: If your teen loves music, these AirPods are the ultimate gift. They can listen to their favorite artists, audiobooks and more with active noise cancellation — $170
- Your Own Personal Library: This Kindle Paperwhite reading tablet will come in handy for teens who spend their weekends at the bookstore or library. It has over 150 million titles to discover and a 7-inch glare-free screen — $170
- Dance Party: If they prefer over-the-ear headphones, they’ll be super excited to open these Beats Solo 4 Headphones on Christmas morning. Compatible with Apple and Android products, they offer personalized spatial audio, 50 hours of play time and a custom acoustic sound — $130
- Comfy Slippers: Slip these cozy slippers into their stocking. Crafted with a soft faux wool material and memory foam, they provide all-day comfort — $17
- Makeup Remover: To prevent them from staining your washcloths and towels with makeup, snag this Makeup Eraser Set as a stocking stuffer. The full-week set removes foundation, mascara and blush with ease and it doubles as an exfoliator — $15
- Slam Dunk: Teens who collect any and every basketball trinket and poster will love displaying this Michael Jordan Funko Pop figure in their room. He’s decked out in his 1998 All-Star uniform, getting ready to slam dunk — $14
- Come to the Dark Side: If they’re binge-watching “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew” on Disney+, grab this Darth Vader Funko Pop for them. It’s easy to wrap and looks cool on any desk or bookshelf — $10
- For the Teen Bakers: Too old for an Easy-Bake oven? If your teen is always whipping up desserts in the kitchen, a KitchenAid Mixer makes a great gift — $499
- An Audiophile’s Dream: I was gifted this Crosley Record Player as a teenager, and I’m happy to see that they’re still popular. Any music-obsessed teen will enjoy listening to Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish and more of their favorite artists while adding to their vinyl collection. Plus, they can connect their phone to the player’s Bluetooth speaker — $55
- Calling All Swifties: And you have to pair their favorite album with the record player. Hardcore Swifties can listen to Style, Bad Blood, Blank Space and more on Taylor Swift’s 1989 vinyl — $38
- Jump on the Labubu Trend: If they’re obsessed with Labubu dolls, snag this one that comes with a crown and a cape — $115
