77 best gifts for teenage girls 2023, from future influencers to athletes
Shopping for the best gifts for teenage girls can drive even the most discerning of present-buyers up the wall. Not for lack of trying, of course, nor for lack of gifts for teens on the market. It’s just that the things that defined your formative years – be it board games, string lights, Squishmallows and iPhones with actual home buttons – are old news. TikTok tweens of today have new obsessions.
The girlies have completed Netflix. They’re flames with everything pop-cultural. And their wardrobe is probably fresher than yours. Sorry. Add Add that to the fact that there’s a huge difference between the Christmas gifts that 13-year-old wants and those that a nineteen-year-old does, and your search for the perfect gift ideas for teen girls might seem impossible.
But please don’t just hand every teenage girl a gift card. Instead, find the actual best buy in our ultimate list of great gift ideas for teenage girls. Some of these gifts for teens making great gifts for teenage boys, too, you can track down card games, bluetooth speakers, sterling silver zodiac jewellery, UGG slippers, lip balms, retro video games, Stanley cups and all the TikTok-recommended beauty products to stash away in their mini fridge. Y'know: "trendy" bestsellers that everyone from music lovers to tom boys will actually wind up WhatsApping their best friend about.
Best gift ideas for teenage girls at a glance:
- Best Overall: Chelsea Backpack in Blush, £140
- Best Gift for Teen Girls: Crew Neck Black Sweater, WAS £40 NOW £28
- Best Gift for Teen Boys: Nintendo Switch, £299
- Best Gift for 17-Year-Olds: Custom Name Bracelet (Gold), £79
- Best Value: Teen Skin Fix Regime Kit, £29.95
After something else? Shop the best gifts for women, the best gifts for daughters, anniversary gifts and the best gifts for sisters.
Ahead, our full edit of the 77 best gifts for teenage girls that are actually on their wishlist.
Chelsea Backpack
One of the most popular products among GLAMOUR readers last Black Friday was this Chelsea Daypack by Antler – one of the best laptop bags/work bags/weekend bags on the market. It comes in a range of colours, giving you plenty of choice, and it is designed to work alongside the brand's Clifton cases.
It has a secure laptop pocket for them to take their MacBook to school or university, and is made from water-resistant nylon to make it spill-safe.
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Teen Skin Fix Regime Kit
Their first skincare routine, incoming, with thanks to Nip + Fab. The Teen Skin Fix Regime gift box is a collection of the brand's bestselling Teen Skin and Salicylic Fix products which are all formulated with sensitive skin in mind – and targeted to prevent unwanted blemishes and breakouts on younger skin. There's a spot zap stick, a sheet mask, zit stickers, a moisturiser and a nighttime face wash.
Light-Up Bluetooth Shower Speaker
They can’t wear their earbuds in the shower, but this Bluetooth-enabled speaker, which has amazing battery life and sticks to the tiles with a suction cup back, is perfect for jamming to the Barbie soundtrack while they pamper. The only downside? Their parents' water bill is about to go through the roof.
Lakeland Mini Digital Ice Cream Maker 0.5L
Ice cream makers usually come in pretty expensive, but we've managed to track down a sub-£30 machine from Lakeland to help her whip up her very own chocolate gelato.
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PHLUR Deluxe Trio Gift Set
Phlur has undeniably become the darling of PerfumeTikTok, where fragrance enthusiasts rhapsodise so enthusiastically about their favourite fragrances, you'd think they were shooting glitter onto their pulse points. This gift set is the perfect introduction to the brand; she'll be able to take the mini travel sizes everywhere she goes.
New Balance 530 trainers in white & blue
Issey Velvet Fringed Purple Cushion Cover
A birthday gift or unique gift to celebrate the holidays that’ll elevate her room decor game endlessly, this soft velvet purple cushion is finished with orange fringing. Perfect for the girl who has an eye for interior design. It’s actually available in a few different colors if purple isn’t her bag.
Good Vibes Enamel Flower Gemstone Ring
NATURIUM THE GLOWING BODY KIT
Squiggle Two Tone Enamel Crossover Ring
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Bond Repair & Restore Kit
Round Shoulder Bag
The update on the belt bag of the year sees the Uniqlo crossbody get an oversized, faux leather upgrade. More than enough space to stuff her beauty gifts and beaded phone charms.
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Smoko Souffle Pancake Light
Inject her favourite breakfast into her bedroom decor with this super-cute light by Smoko. Designed like an American pancake stack – complete with fruity toppings – it has an adorable face and exudes an ambient, warm light. It'll turn off automatically after one hour making it the perfect night light solution.
JW PEI Women's Gabbi Ruched Hobo Handbag
JW Pei bags have countless A-listers and influencers as fans – from Megan Fox to Gigi Hadid, Hailey Bieber and Emily Ratajkowski. Luckily, they come in under £100, and are available to shop via next-day delivery on Amazon. Sold? Sold.
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Midnights by Taylor Swift
The Swiftie who has Midnights on repeat definitely needs the album on vinyl. Spotify is great and all, but it just sounds better this way.
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ADA Cap - Cream/Black
There's one hat style that has made the transition from social media to real life this year: the humble baseball cap. Inspired by the likes of Salvatore Ferragamo, Stella McCartney and Tom Ford, they're big news, and this one from Adanola is perfect for the teen in your life to get on board with the trend.
iets frans... Recycled Water Resistant 90s Riley Puffer Jacket
A puffer jacket that she can wear to school and on weekends is a fail-safe buy – particularly when it's from teen-adored brand iets frans. They're probably already the proud owner of a pair of their tracksuit bottoms, so this zip-up is a good addition.
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Abigail Floral Duvet Set
Give her bedroom a new year upgrade with this impossibly-pretty duvet cover set from Urban Outfitters. It's available in three different sizes.
STAR GIFT Boots Best of Beauty Christmas Showstopper Beauty Box - Limited Edition
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VITAL SEAMLESS 2.0 LEGGINGS
Gymshark leggings have long been a thing of worship in the exercise industry, for countless very good reasons. Said reasons: they're reasonably priced, high-waisted, squat-proof, crafted from high-quality fabrics and adorned in mood-boosting prints and colours.
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Fujifilm Instax Mini Link 2 Printer
Any smartphone can become an instant camera with this gadget, which prints out digital shots as mini photos that they can display anywhere. It’s 2023’s answer to the Polaroid.
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STAR GIFT Too Faced Beauty Wonderland Star Gift
You can never go wrong with a Boots Star Gift in your quest for gifts for teenage girls. This one includes four full-size products, including Too Faced’s bestselling Better Than Sex Mascara, and TikTok trending Cloud Crush Blush. Mind-blowing lashes and plump lips incoming.
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Hipster Boyshort
When you hit puberty, there's little more daunting instances than getting your period for the first time. Period pants for teens can help minimise the stress of it all, though, and make the whole experience a lot easier to deal with. These Hipster Boyshorts are so comfy for sleeping in.
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The Unofficial TikTok Cookbook by Valentina Mussi
All of TikTok’s favourite recipes, from whipped coffee to mug cakes, have finally been gathered in one place.
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Glocusent Neck Reading Light
BookTokers will get a kick out of this reading night light that’s clutch for using when their roommate is fast asleep.
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Amazon Kindle (2022)
Help them stay on top of their required reading list with a Kindle, now available with twice the amount of storage and in a sleek blue case.
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Slashome Ice Globes
After being kept in the freezer, these ice globes help soothe redness, puffiness, and inflammation. The beauty lover will be thrilled to have these for sleepovers.
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Maybelline Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara
Perhaps the most impressive mascara we've ever used - and one of the most viral TikTok beauty products of all time - this formula easily doubles lash length, gives incredible definition and should earn a spot in their makeup bag.
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Intelligent Change: The Five-Minute Journal
In just five minutes a day, this thought-provoking journal can teach your teen multitudes about contentment, mindfulness, and gratitude.
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Stackers Headphone Stand, Blush
If she's ~constantly~ plugged into the latest episode of her favourite podcast, or Taylor Swift's latest album drop, then Stackers' cute blush headphone stand will come in very handy on her bedside table. It's a cute way to keep everything that little tidier.
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Fotini Tikkou Visage Mug
Illustrator Fotini Tikkou captures the whimsical and sweet through handcrafted ceramics and adorable illustrations. This cute mug has been designed in collaboration with Anthropologie, and will help her tick one more item off her university checklist.
ELEMIS The Pro Collagen Cleansing Trio
Whether she's a teen without a skincare routine or she's well-versed in the world of a five-step-routine, Elemis' cleansing balms will bring all the spa vibes direct to her bathroom. This skincare gift set showcases their original, naked and rose collagen cleansing balms – each formulated to melt away makeup, daily pollutants and impurities.
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Luna
Stop what you're doing. Aren't these just the cutest pyjamas you ever did see? They're by a new loungewear brand It's 9pm, which crafts premium pieces that you can sleep, live and play in.
Their first collection – It's 9pm Somewhere – featured hand-painted stars, re-imagined artworks and a nostalgic 70s colour palette combine to create an aesthetic that feels vibrant, timeless and soulful.
