65 Unique Gifts for Teens That’ll Actually Impress Them

Alyssa Gautieri, Amanda Garrity

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Must-Have Tech Gadget

Bluetooth Charging Speaker

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Not only will this bluetooth speaker charge their phone without any messy wires, it’ll blast their favorite tunes and answer calls. Depending on their mood, they can choose between seven solid and two dynamic light modes.

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Temporary Tattoo Markers

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Temporary Tattoo Markers

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Teens are always coming home with hand-drawn tattoos, so you might as well invest in these skin-safe markers. There’s eight vibrant, long-lasting colors and three stencil pages to create a myriad of designs. Online reviewers love that the markers are easy to use and the ink washes off easily.

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Trendy TikTok Find

Retro Oval Sunglasses

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Retro Oval Sunglasses

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If your teen is obsessed with the latest TikTok fashion trends, they’ll love these retro oval shades. They’re available in nine different colors, so you can find a pair that fits their aesthetic. Not to mention, online reviewers rave about the polarized lenses and sturdy construction.

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Safe for Teen Skin

Meltdown Gel Cream

Editor’s Choice

Meltdown Gel Cream

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Digital Instant Camera

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Digital Instant Camera

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This affordable digital camera instantly prints 2″ x 3″ photos, which online reviewers say have an old, vintage look. The KODAK camera is available in a range of fun colors, including pink, yellow, green and blue.

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Satin Heatless Curling Set

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Satin Heatless Curling Set

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Encourage your teen to put away the curling iron and try this popular heatless curl set, instead. All they have to do is wrap their hair around the rod, secure it with scrunchies and get some Zzzs to wake up with natural-looking curls.

RELATED: We Tried the Viral Heatless Hair Curlers Trending on TikTok

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Plush Mystery Pack

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Plush Mystery Pack

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This set contains three mystery Squishmallows, which makes unwrapping it that much more fun. “Having bought two of these now as gifts, they have always been a hit,” writes one Amazon reviewer. “Never any doubles, they’re super soft, and they’re just as cute as can be. Even the most hardened of hearts love Squishmallows.”

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For the Future Influencer

Suction Phone Accessory

Suction Phone Accessory

This trendy phone accessory is perfect for any teen who loves taking photos and filming TikTok videos. It adheres directly to their phone or phone case, then the suction cups will stick to mirrors and windows for hands-free photography. Choose from a ton of playful colors!

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Beaded Choker Necklace

Beaded Choker Necklace

Beaded jewelry is all the rage right now. At under $10, this popular choker design, featuring an initial charm, is perfect to show off at school or on their next family vacation. “This is a little gem! The beads are wood and necklace is well made,” one Amazon reviewer shared.

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Small LED Mirror

Small LED Mirror

They can toss this folding mirror in their backpack for class, or slide it into their purse when hanging out with friends. It’s got tiny LED lights, which online reviewers say are bright. Pick one up in their favorite color (they’re 13 options).

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Good Housekeeping Best Toy Award Winner

Spin Flip Puzzle

Spin Flip Puzzle

This portable puzzle will keep teens entertained as they spin, flip, twist and slide the rings to form an image. This one has a pepperoni pizza on one side and spaghetti on the other, but there’s also designs of puppies, flamingos and abstract patterns.

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Most Trendy Gift

Smiley Face Slippers

Amazon’s Choice

Smiley Face Slippers

Available in six different colors, these smiley face slippers are all over TikTok. Influencers and online reviewers agree they’re cute, comfortable and warm. Not to mention, they cost less than $15.

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Most Practical Gift

FreeSip Water Bottle

Best Seller

FreeSip Water Bottle

Now 15% Off

Stay ahead of the trends and let your teen know that Stanleys are out. The Owala cup, which received positive feedback from the Good Housekeeping Institute‘s Kitchen Appliances Lab, is taking over in 2024. The colorful water bottle allows users to sip through the straw or tilt it to drink through the spout, plus it features a handle that folds and keeps drinks cool.

RELATED: Our Honest Review of the Owala Water Bottle

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Hydro-Stars Pimple Patches

Hydro-Stars Pimple Patches

These adorable star pimple patches prove acne doesn’t have to be embarrassing. Available in a ton of fun colors, these patches are made from 100% hydrocolloid to help absorb fluid, reduce redness and shrink spots while serving a fashion statement.

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Funny Gift Idea

Tortilla Wrap Blanket

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Tortilla Wrap Blanket

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Give your teen a good laugh with this fleece tortilla blanket, available in six different sizes. Over 5,000 five-star reviewers agree it’s soft, lightweight, warm and super giftable.

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Initial Jewelry Box

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Initial Jewelry Box

Now 20% Off

This stylish jewelry box will keep your teen organized when on the go, whether they’re headed to school or a friend’s house. Choose a color that pairs best with their personality and customize it with their initial.

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Dreamy Lip Kit

Dreamy Lip Kit

Trust us, teens are obsessed with Laneige. This lip kit lets them try four different flavors — Berry, Sweet Candy, Mango and Peach Iced Tea — of the popular lip sleeping mask intended to deliver intense moisture and antioxidants.

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Oversized Blanket Hoodie

Oversized Blanket Hoodie

Whether you settle on a solid or playful print, like this sushi design, your teen will love lounging in their new blanket hoodie. According to online reviewers, it’s soft, cuddly and warm.

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Portable Inkless Printer

Portable Inkless Printer

With this mini printer, your teen can print photos, stickers or study notes instantly from their devices. There’s no ink required. Instead, the thermal printer uses heat to create black images on white paper.

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Ultra Slim Power Bank

Ultra Slim Power Bank

For the tech-obsessed teen, nothing’s worse than wanting to text or catch up on TikTok, only to find that their phone’s battery is completely dead. They won’t have that issue with this portable charger though. Its slim, lightweight and compatible with iPhone and Android devices. It comes in several colors, too.

Headshot of Alyssa Gautieri

Alyssa Gautieri (she/her) is the associate lifestyle editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers all things home and interior design. Prior to joining GH in 2022, she wrote for publications including ELLE Decor, Chairish, BobVila.com, Unique Homes Magazine and LODGING Magazine, in addition to crafting product copy for home brands like BrylaneHome and VIGO Industries.

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Amanda Garrity is a lifestyle writer and editor with over seven years of experience, including five years on staff at Good Housekeeping, where she covered all things home and holiday, including the latest interior design trends, inspiring DIY ideas and gift guides for any (and every) occasion. She also has a soft spot for feel-good TV, so you can catch her writing about popular shows like Virgin River, Sweet Magnolias, Hallmark Channel’s When Calls the Heart and more. 

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