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• Urban Decay Naked Shaped Warm-Toned Makeup Palette for Eyes & Face

  

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  Urban Decay

  Naked Shaped Warm-Toned Makeup Palette for Eyes & Face

  If you really want to win brownie points with the teen in your life, go for Urban Decay’s newest Naked palette. Unlike the originals that were mostly about eyeshadow, this one does it all for eyes and face in one sleek compact. The 14 warm-toned shades (in cream, matte, shimmer, and glimmer finishes) are incredibly wearable and blend seamlessly. “It’s one of those rare palettes where they’ll for sure use every color. I’ve also noticed the formulas last even longer—they promise up to 16 hours of wear,” says contributing commerce writer Christa Joanna Lee.

• Luckybear Spa Headband

  

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  Luckybear

  Spa Headband

  Soft, stretchy, and selfie-worthy, the Luckybear Spa Headband is a must for any teen’s GRWM routine. Bonus: It even comes with cute matching wristbands to stop water from dripping down their arms while they rinse off.

• Laneige Hydration to Go Set

  

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  Laneige

  Hydration to Go Set

  You really can’t go wrong with anything from Laneige, and the Hydration To Go Set is the perfect starter kit for teens. It includes the Water Bank Cleanser, Cream Skin Toner & Moisturizer, Water Bank Cream Moisturizer, and, of course, the viral Lip Sleeping Mask. With gentle, non-irritating formulas, it’s a gift that keeps their delicate skin soft and balanced.

• Glossier Blueprint Set

  

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  Glossier

  Blueprint Set

  The Glossier Blueprint Set bundles all the brand’s fan favorites into one easy kit: a travel-size Glossier You fragrance, plus the Cloud Paint blush, Boy Brow, and Balm Dotcom in your shade of choice. It’s essentially the ultimate Glossier routine for teens seeking an effortless, minimalist look. “It’s all of Glossier’s greatest hits in one step—everything the teen in your life needs for that no-makeup makeup look, but just enough color to keep it fun,” says Lee.

• Jellycat Amuseables Baguette Bag Charm

  

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  Jellycat

  Amuseables Baguette Bag Charm

  Teens are piling on the bag charms and keychains these days (we’d say five at a minimum). “Every Christmas and birthday, my teen niece manages to sneak a new bag charm from Jellycat onto her list. The Amuseables Baguette Bag Charm is perfect for the budding Francophile or basically anyone who identifies as carb-obsessed (so, all of us),” says Lee.

• Adidas Samba

  

  Teens are still hooked on the vintage vibes of the Adidas Samba—no surprise, since the classic, clean design pairs effortlessly with anything from leggings to dresses. The retro look is back, and this is one of those practical gifts they’re always happy to get, because who doesn’t love a fresh pair every year?

• Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow Contour Duo

  

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  Charlotte Tilbury

  Filmstar Bronze & Glow Contour Duo

  It feels like all the Sephora kids already know how to contour, but luckily, this duo makes it way more natural-looking (and beginner-friendly). The Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow Contour Duo comes with a silky bronzer and luminous highlighter that blend seamlessly for subtle definition and glow.

• White Fox Vol. 1 The Beauty Box

  

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  White Fox

  Vol. 1 The Beauty Box

  White Fox—the brand teens love for their hoodies—now has a beauty line, and their Vol. 1 The Beauty Box makes the perfect gift. Inside: a shower puff, body cleanser, body cream, body scrub, and hair/body mist in cozy notes of creamy vanilla and peach. It’s especially great for the teen heading off to college, giving them everything they need for a little self-care in one kit.

• Owala FreeSip Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle

  

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  Owala

  FreeSip Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle

  Today’s teens might just be the most hydrated generation yet, and the Owala FreeSip Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle is their go-to for keeping up with that H₂O intake. It keeps drinks icy cold for up to 24 hours, slides easily into a backpack, and comes in a ton of fun, bold colors.

• Kayali Yum Boujee Marshmallow 81 Eau de Parfum

  

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  Kayali

  Yum Boujee Marshmallow 81 Eau de Parfum

  “At the top of my teenage niece’s wish list is Kayali Yum Boujee Marshmallow 81 Eau de Parfum, a sugary-sweet scent that smells like fluffy marshmallows swirled with strawberry, whipped vanilla, and coconut,” says Lee. Teens love it because it strikes the perfect balance of playful and chic, with just enough sweetness to be fun without being overpowering—making it easy to wear every day.

• Saie SaieGlow Starter Makeup Kit

  

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  Saie

  SaieGlow Starter Makeup Kit

  The SaieGlow Starter Makeup Kit has everything teens need for that fresh, dewy vibe, with Glowy Super Gel in Roseglow, Dew Blush in Baby, and Glossybounce in Play. Former associate special projects manager Talia Gutierrez calls the Glowy Super Gel “the secret to gleaming, golden hour skin”; paired with the blush and gloss, it creates an effortlessly radiant look that feels fun but not overdone.

• Kosas Blush is Life Trio

  

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  Kosas

  Blush is Life Trio

  The Kosas Blush is Life trio features two brand-new shades: Dare (a warm, peachy rose) and Spellbound (a cool, soft burgundy), along with the best-selling Euphoria (a pinky mauve). “The combination of the baked formula with squalane and hyaluronic acid makes it really easy to apply, and it’s buildable,” says Lee.

• The Rhode Kit

  

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  Rhode Skin

  The Rhode Kit

  Every teen on TikTok has Hailey Bieber’s skin-care brand on their radar, which makes The Rhode Kit a no-brainer gift. It packs the essentials—the Pineapple Refresh Cleanser, Glazing Milk, Peptide Glazing Fluid, and Barrier Restore Cream—inside the brand’s signature bubble bag. With skin-loving peptides to support strength, ceramides to maintain a healthy barrier, and shea butter for lightweight moisture, it’s especially great for teen skin that needs hydration without heaviness.

• Etsy Custom Mini Initial Bookshelf

  

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  Etsy

  Custom Mini Initial Bookshelf

  Whether they’re a newly minted teen upgrading their room or a college kid sprucing up their dorm, the Etsy Custom Mini Initial Bookshelf makes a thoughtful, personalized gift. Shaped like their initial, it’s just the right size to hold a few favorite books, framed photos, or small knick-knacks.

• Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Cheek & Lip Trio

  

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  Rare Beauty

  Soft Pinch Cheek & Lip Trio

  This is the year of Selena (our Best of Beauty cover star, nbd), and her Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Cheek & Lip Trio is the perfect way to join in on the glow. The set includes the Soft Pinch Matte Bouncy Blush, which blends like a cream but blurs like a powder, plus a mini of the viral Soft Pinch Liquid Blush for a pop of color, and the Soft Pinch Tinted Lip Oil mini to give lips a glossy, sheer tint. It’s an easy, all-in-one trio that makes everyday makeup feel fresh and fun.

• Alo Accolade Crew Neck Pullover

  

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  Alo

  Accolade Crew Neck Pullover

  The Alo Accolade Crew Neck Pullover is made with soft French terry that’s smooth outside and fleecy within, giving it that just-right oversized fit teens are loving right now. Perfect for cozying up while still looking put-together, it comes in over a dozen different colorways so they can match their mood (or their sneaker lineup). “My teen niece says she and her friends are still obsessed with all things comfy, but only if it looks stylish,” says Lee.

• Crosley Cruiser Premier Vinyl Record Player

  

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  Crosley

  Cruiser Premier Vinyl Record Player

  A Crosley record player is a time-tested gift that opens up the world of music for your Spotify-obsessed teen. In addition to all the analog functions you'd expect, the Cruiser Premier Vinyl Record Player has Bluetooth speaker capabilities and stereo speakers.

• Baublebar Bubble Custom Slider Bracelet

  

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  BaubleBar

  Bubble Custom Slider Bracelet

  Custom name jewelry never goes out of style, so the teen you know will adore this Baublebar Bubble Custom Slider Bracelet in its chunky, gold-hued bubble letter glory. The name-bearing bracelet looks good with everything, seriously.

• L'Oreal Professionel Airlight Pro

  

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  L'Oréal Professionnel

  Airlight Pro

  The L'Oréal Airlight Pro dries hair using both heat and infrared light technology to style it super fast. It's a perfect gift for the teen who's always in a rush to do her hair before school starts. The dryer connects to an app that allows her (and you) to create and save personalized settings so you can share it with zero stress.

• Sally Rooney 2 Books Collection Set

  

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  Sally Rooney

  2 Books Collection Set

  We stan anything by Sally Rooney, and this set includes two of your teen’s future favorites. There’s Normal People, about an addictive, unlikely romance, and Conversations With Friends, a queer exploration of blurred lines between love and friendship. Both are perfect for cozying up with a cup of tea on a cold day.

• Revlon One-Step Volumizer Plus 2.0

  

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  Revlon

  One-Step Volumizer Plus 2.0

  If you haven't already seen one of the many Allure editors or TikTokers raving about the Revlon One-Step Volumizer Plus 2.0, you have some catching up to do. This baby comes with four temperature settings to style your teen's hair, no matter the texture. It's so good that we gave it our ultimate stamp of approval with a 2022 Best of Beauty Award. It gets bonus points for having a slightly smaller brush head than the original One-Step (better for those with shorter hair or seeking extra volume) and a slimmer handle that's easier to grip.

• JBL Clip 5

  

  The JBL Clip 5 Bluetooth speaker is perfect for teens who always want their beats within reach—its built-in carabiner clips onto a backpack, bike, or bag so the music never stops. Don’t be fooled by its mini size: This portable speaker delivers surprisingly big sound with up to 12 hours of playtime.

• BedHead Pajamas Print Stretch Organic Cotton Crop Pajamas

  

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  BedHead Pajamas

  Print Stretch Organic Cotton Crop Pajamas

  Perfect for sleepovers or when teens want to look a little more put-together in the dorm than just sweats, these playful BedHead Pajamas Print Stretch Organic Cotton Crop Pajamas make lounging look cozy and cute.

• Original Squishmallows Premium Cloud Slime

  

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  Squishmallow

  Premium Cloud Slime

  Somewhere along the way, teens and tweens became absolutely enamored with slime, the sticky, gooey, sensory stuff that can be played with for hours. So, when Squishmallows put out its own collection of slime? Our gifting ears perked up. Each contains holographic glitter, a Squishmallow charm, and features a sweet scent.

• Robecurls Curling Headband

  

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  Robecurls

  Curling Headband

  If she’s a little young for a hot tool, the Robecurls Curling Headband delivers the same curl pattern as any curling iron, minus the damage-causing heat. These come in five shades, including pink and black, and the headband is comfortable to sleep (a.k.a. saves time in the morning getting ready for school).

• Riki Loves Riki 5X Lighted Mirror

  

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  Riki Loves Riki

  5X Lighted Mirror

  Your future beauty influencer—or, dare we say, Allure editor—will love every feature on the Riki Loves Riki Lighted Mirror. The rechargeable vanity mirror is lined with dimmable LED lights and comes with two magnetic accessories: a smaller magnifying mirror and phone holder, so they can record tutorials, FaceTime their friends, or take a million well-lit selfies. After you've dropped her off at the school dance, you can borrow it from her room and do your makeup.

• Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa '62 Hair & Body Fragrance

  

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  Sol de Janeiro

  Cheirosa '62 Hair & Body Fragrance

  It’s more than just TikTok hype—Sol de Janeiro’s Brazilian Crush Cheirosa ’62 Hair & Body Fragrance Mist is basically a sun-drenched dessert in a bottle (pistachio, salted caramel, and vanilla with a beachy twist). All it takes is a couple of spritzes on hair or body for the compliments to roll in.

• Kodak Flik HD9 Smart Projector

  

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  Kodak

  FLIK HD9 Smart Projector

  The Kodak Flik HD9 Smart Projector is the ultimate upgrade for DIY movie nights with roomies and new besties. It projects in crisp HD up to 120 inches, has built-in Android TV so she can stream straight from her favorite apps, and is Bluetooth-compatible for easy phone casting or pairing with controllers. Plus, it’s compact and portable for hauling to a friend’s dorm or backyard.

• Intelligent Change The Five Minute Journal

  

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  Intelligent Change

  The Five Minute Journal

  Sunday scaries, meet high school scaries. Being a teenager is hard, and it can feel like every day is a whole new chapter of her life. Your best friend's daughter could use a little reprieve from all the stress, and the Intelligent Change The Five Minute Journal is an excellent place to start. By practicing gratitude for just five minutes daily, she'll find herself more grounded, establishing mindfulness habits at an early age. Writing down goals and positive affirmations will help with her anxiety—one of the greatest teen girl gifts you can give.

• Shark FlexStyle Ultimate Gift Set

  

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  Shark

  FlexStyle Ultimate Gift Set

  Has the teenage girl on your list accumulated enough styling hours to make her a professional hairstylist? If so, the Best of Beauty-winning Shark FlexStyle will be right up her alley. Multi-stylers typically have a learning curve, but this intuitive hot tool from Shark will help her master bouncy blowouts in no time, and the bundle of extensions is also handy for curling, volumizing, and straightening.

• The Woobles Beginners Crochet Kit

  

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  The Woobles

  Beginners Crochet Kit

  Calling all crafters: This Woobles Beginners Crochet Kit is so seriously cute. Total beginners can cut their crochet teeth with this set, which will guide them to making a little yarn chick (named Kiki, how adorbs), complete with all the tools she'll need, as well as a step-by-step video tutorial to keep her on track.

• The Ordinary Acne Set

  

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  The Ordinary

  Acne Set

  Acne is among the most frustrating rites of passage, but The Ordinary Acne Set may help her through the anguish. We love the brand’s affordability and no-frills formulas, ideal for teens trying to figure out an over-the-counter remedy. The Glucoside Foaming Cleanser, Salicylic Acid 2% Solution, and Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan keep things simple, safe, and effective.

• Crz Yoga Butterluxe Crossover Flare Leggings

  

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  Crz Yoga

  Butterluxe Crossover Flare Leggings

  These Crz Yoga Butterluxe Crossover Flare Leggings are opaque, buttery smooth, stretchy, and affordable. Grab her a pair in wear-with-everything black and the low-key sophisticated Olive Green. Plus—straight-legged leggings are so last year.

• Ugg Ultra Mini Classic Boot

  

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  UGG

  Ultra Mini Classic Boot

  It doesn't get cuter than Ugg's Ultra Mini Classic Boots. These ultra-short boots are available in five vibrant colors and deliver comfort, coziness, and style. Not to mention, these low-rise shoes are made of the same wool-rich blend as the originals, crafted with genuine sheepskin and shearling.

• Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag

  

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  Lululemon

  Everywhere Belt Bag 1L

  The Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag comes in six different colors and looks great on everyone. It fits tons of items (including the largest iPhone) and is made of water-repellent fabric, so her stuff won't get messed up when it rains. If she's getting into running, she can clip it right around her waist before her jog. Or, she can pop it on before she heads into town for an afternoon with her friends.

• Allure Beauty Box

  

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  Allure Beauty Box

  Allure Beauty Box

  This is the gift that keeps on giving with skin care, makeup, hair care, and more delivered to their door every month. Each box comes with at least six products worth $100 or more, and everything has been tested and approved by Allure beauty editors.

• SKQIR Birth Years Necklace

  

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  SKQIR

  Birth Years Necklace

  The SKQIR Birth Years Necklace is a fashionable, kinda-retro, kinda-edgy birthday present for a Gen Z’er or Gen Alpha teen who’s been building her jewelry collection. It’s hypoallergenic, nickel-free, and tarnish-resistant, a.k.a perfect for everyday wear. Get a necklace for yourself that showcases your birth year so the two of you can match.

• Procida Wall Collage Kit for Teen Girls

  

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  Procida

  Wall Collage Kit for Teen Girls

  The Procida Wall Collage Kit is a creative gift idea for anyone looking to level up their wall decor. It comes with 50 four-by-six-inch boho-chic prints—quotes, photos, and illustrations—that can be mixed, matched, and rearranged to unleash their inner artist. Since every piece complements the others, there’s no wrong way to hang them up—their space will instantly look effortlessly cool.

• Bearaby Weighted Blanket

  

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  Bearaby

  Weighted Blanket

  Weighted blankets have a ton of benefits, including promoting the production of serotonin, increasing melatonin, and naturally aiding deeper sleep cycles. She'll be better rested for first-period geometry and maybe even motivated to hit the hay before 1 a.m. Plus, it'll look totally chic on her bed.

• Amazon Kindle Paperwhite

  

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  Amazon

  Kindle Paperwhite

  Teenage bookworms will be taken with the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite. The Kindle has a glare-free display that feels like reading actual paper and can store thousands of titles. Whether she's on book six of the latest fantasy series or wants to download her next assigned read (we see you, The Scarlet Letter), she can bring the Kindle wherever, whenever. If she has Bluetooth headphones, she can pair them and listen or read along to audiobooks from Audible, too.

• Iceblue Skincare Fridge

  

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  IceBlue

  Skincare Fridge

  So where’s your teen going to stash all those new skin-care goodies? The Iceblue Skincare Fridge keeps serums, masks, and mists perfectly chilled (and way more fun to use). With its clear window and compact size, it doubles as cute room décor.

• Beats Studio Pros

  

  A superb pair of Bluetooth headphones is an all-time present, especially for milestone birthdays. Beats' Studio Pros is a significant step up from her almost-broken, thanks to features like noise canceling, spatial audio, up to 40 hours of battery life, and lossless audio, a.k.a. the purest, most true-to-recording sound capability. Hopefully, she can still hear you asking if her homework is done.

• Jellycat Icon Plushie Bag Charm

  

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  Jellycat

  Icon Plushie Bag Charm

  She’s not a little kid anymore, but she’ll always have room in her heart for cute, soft things (us too, obviously). That’s where Jellycat comes in—the plushie brand that’s made a major splash in recent years with teens and adults alike. She probably already has a handful of Jellycats on her bed, so pick up the Icon Plushie Bag Charm, which she can clip to her purse, keys, or backpack.

• Anthropologie Bubble Letter Monogram Necklace

  

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  Anthropologie

  Bubble Letter Monogram Necklace

  Bubble initial necklaces are still having a moment, and the Anthropologie Bubble Letter Monogram Necklace lets them rock their fave letter in a bold, fun way. It’s cute, personal, and just the right amount of shine to any outfit.

• Dalattin LED Light Strip

  

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  Dalattin

  LED Light Strip

  If you've been on Instagram or TikTok for more than five minutes in the past four years, you've probably seen a bedroom ceiling lined with colorful LED lights. These color-changing lights from Dalattin have 66 ft of LED goodness and are controlled with a remote. They're dimmable and feature light patterns like blinking and twinkling, making for a quick and practical upgrade for any space. Oh, and don't worry about the room's dimensions—unlike traditional string lights, these can be trimmed between every three LEDs. It's sort of like a night light but all grown up.

• Ban.do Sticker Book

  

  She’s in her decorating era; her phone case, water bottle, binder, and beyond are completely plastered with stickers and Ban.do peddles some of the cutest ones. This booklet comes with 35 sheets and 700 super aesthetic stickers to personalize her binders, pencil cases—whatever she desires. Pair the gift with one of Ban.do’s beloved planners so she can use the stickers to help her remember important dates (like tests and friends’ birthday parties).

• The Unofficial TikTok Cookbook by Valentina Mussi

  

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  Valentina Mussi

  The Unofficial TikTok Cookbook by Valentina Mussi

  You can't tell us you haven't been sucked into FoodTok and saved a few recipes to try (remember the viral tomato-feta pasta?). Well, now your teen can have all those crafty recipes in her hand with The Unofficial TikTok Cookbook by Valentina Mussi, which features 75 viral recipes ranging from pancake cereal to garden focaccia. It's a great gift for an aspiring chef or an older teen headed to her first off-campus apartment. There's always room for a few new recipes.