The Best Gifts for Teenage Girls, According to Teenage Girls

Sol de Janeiro is still the standout perfume brand among teen girls. You can’t go wrong with a discovery set of its best-selling mists.

Surprisingly, Victoria’s Secret was name-dropped repeatedly on wish lists and haul videos. The most-mentioned product: this glittery sweet-smelling mist.

More on the glitter front: Strategist junior writer Bella Druckman was tipped off about this glitter stick when shetalked to teens on Tween Row.

Now that Rhode is at Sephora, I suspect the brand will only get more popular with teens. Its newest eye patches are hydrating, cooling, and selfie-worthy.

If they don’t already have this, the sheer pink lip tint is likelythe one thing they want from Rhode.

Add in these classic Tony Moly sheet masks.

A hydrating, anti-inflammatory serum they likely already know about from beauty TikTok.

Summer Fridays’ lip butter balms were name-dropped by two teens as perfect stocking stuffers. Pink sugar is the best scent, according to teenElla Nagel.

Laneige’s deeply moisturizinglip maskshave taken over makeup bags, purses, and nightstands in the past few years.

This rotating curling iron makes styling beach waves a breeze. Sixteen-year-old Gabrielle Frances, who owns two of them, says she was able to create the look on her first try.

Emily Lulamay(known as Emily Girly Tips on TikTok) is a popular influencer who teens are into. Thirteen-year-oldSophiarecently added this Eos body lotion to her wish list because of Lulamay.

Lots of teens are taking their body care seriously. Three teens brought up Tree Hut’s body scrubs, with the vanilla scent getting called out as the nicest smelling.

Silk pillowcasesare all over teen’s feeds for helping combat frizzy hair and acne. Seventeen-year-old Morgan McGuire has Blissy’s on her wish list this year.

A cheaper alternative that looks and feels just as nice.

The Lululemon craze is real among teens. If you don’t want to guess their size in clothes, the Everywhere Belt Bag would make an excellent gift.

Or an option for the teen who just got her driver’s license.

On the topic of bag charms, she’ll be very excited about this Jellycat addition.

Lululemon came out on top for backpacks. (Hint: She probably wants this if she already has theBelt Bag.)

Kendra Scott came up in dozens of back-to-school hauls. Go for this simple, daintier design instead of a bolder piece.

Bubble initial letters seemed to take over the nameplate necklaces that were everywhere last year. This one from teen-favorite brand Evry Jewels is affordable and still nice-looking.

If she’s into stacked necklaces, Frances says the ones from En Route have been on her wish list. Go with a waterproof option, so she can wear it through summer without worrying about tarnishing it.

McGuire’s been seeing more of her friends opt for French twists over claw clips for a simpler look. This one from Kitsch comes in gold and silver and is just $10.

A Hollywood-style vanity mirror is on McGuire’s wish list this year. Here’s our Best in Class pick, which has options for natural, cool, and warm lighting.

If she already has a vanity mirror (or standard lighted mirror), this magnifying attachment is handy for the most detailed looks.

Spotted in a TikTok birthday haul: this convenient makeup or jewelry organizer that doubles as a mirror.

For the teen who’s into Netflix on Friday nights, Barefoot Dreams are the coziest and softest throws.

Here’s a throw for a fraction of the price that comes in cotton-candy colors and other fun tie-dyes.

This adorable color-changing nightlight matches the rest of her mushroom décor.

Influenced by Pinterest, teen Zoe added Burga’s phone cases to her wish list this year. Go with something fun but neutral, like this spotted option.

A couple of the beauty-obsessed teens said they wanted the Rhode Lip Case to show off in selfies. (And make sure you restock her on thepeptide lip treatment, too.)

This silicone suction phone mount lets teens stick their phones to any flat surface, so they can take videos or photos pretty much anywhere.

Step up her selfies or beauty content with this inexpensive attachable LED light (known on TikTok as the “Alix Earle light”). McGuire says out of all the selfie lights she’s tried, this is her favorite, since she can easily clip it to stuff or place an Octobuddy on the back and stick it on anything.

All the teens I spoke to are into digital cameras still (a trend that started last year). Here’s an option that’s in stock, decently priced, and vetted by teen Ashley’s friend group.

This Sony is a splurge but the camera that was recommended by influencers and TikTokers. Worth the investment for the budding content creator.

This portable device that turns phone photos into Polaroid-style prints instantly.

She can easily clip this portable speaker on her backpack or purse.

A classic graphic novel your artsy teen probably hasn’t heard of.

It’s official: Stanleys are out and Owalas are in, according to nearly every teen I spoke to.

This matcha maker has been all over teen Lauren’s TikTok feed. She and all her friends made the switch from coffee this year, since they don’t get a post-caffeine crash.

Puma Speedcats are starting to creep up on the Sambas. (If you’re a regular reader, youwon’t be too surprised.) Go with brown — the favorite neutral color of the teens I spoke to — or a pop of color such as red.

Teen Sophia says the one clothing item on her wish list is a hoodie from the TikTok-popular brand Dairy Boy.

White Fox is another popular sweatshirt brand, perDruckman’s reportingon the topic. She recommends going with the With Love style, which is one of the most popular designs.

Alo’s popularity is right up there with Lululemon. These shorts are basic, but importantly have the “alo” logo showcased on the front.

She’ll appreciate throwing on this cozy robe while she does her makeup, watches movies in bed, or lounges around.