The best gifts for teens, from gadgets to cute viral products

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The teenage years are a time of change. You change your clothes, your hairstyle and most importantly, your taste, so parents think a little more carefully about Christmas gifts. Luckily, this gift guide will delight both younger and older teens, with products ranging from cool tech and best-selling wearables to viral items and cute decorations. Be sure to also check out: Our gift guide for men And Women for your essential purchases this holiday season.

Best Gifts for Older Teens

This bag is a great casual bag that still has plenty of room for all sorts of personal items and trinkets, so your teen can carry it anywhere from the mall to the beach. Plus, it comes in several different colors so you can choose the one that best suits your teen's style.

Apple Airpods 2nd generation

Apple Airpods 2nd generation need no introduction, but they're on sale right now with 23% off. Get a pair for the teens in your house so they can rock out to their favorite bands and singers.

Xbox Series S + 2 controllers

The Xbox Series S is the most affordable gaming console with its small, minimalist design. It blends in perfectly with its surroundings, but still has a powerful image processor and is almost silent.

The viral, sustainable shoes worn by all your favorite celebrities, Cariuma's black canvas shoes offer a chic, comfortable fit for teens and adults alike.

Pharmacy diffuser and candle

The pharmacy staff have a wide selection of rattan sticks and scented candles for you to keep your teenagers' rooms smelling fresh and clean.

Teenagers are always mindful of their posture, so make sure they can maintain it while sleeping. This creation from Saatva is plush and perfect for back and stomach sleepers.

Make sure your teenage boys are clean-shaven for school photos with Philips' best-selling Norelco shaver.

Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag

In your teenage years, you start to own personal items: your first credit card, your first phone, or your first car keys. The Everywhere Belt Bag fits anywhere, either comfortably on your hip or in the glove compartment of your first car.

LED strip lights are an absolute must-have for every teenager, adding aesthetic accents that give their rooms and desks real personality. Plus, they can be synced to music.

A beginner's tarot deck can be a fun distraction during the troubled teenage years.

MAC Cosmetics best-selling makeup set

MAC Cosmetics will always be iconic, so their best-selling makeup set, which includes MAC lipstick, setting spray, mascara and more, would be the perfect makeup beginners guide for teens.”

The worst thing that can happen to a teenager is to run out of cell phone battery in the middle of the school day. Get this best-selling product to keep you fully charged throughout the day.

Fujifilm's best-selling Instax is back with a sleek chrome design, making it even more relevant as teens become more enamored with physical photos and media.

You're going to buy a lot of expensive tech for the teens in your life. Make sure it lasts with this awesome cleaning kit.

The best gifts for younger teenagers

Gift your teen this top-rated board game with over 27,000 five-star reviews and they'll be the star of any friends gathering or slumber party. Plus, Codenames is now on sale for 20% off.

A classic for teens, Olivia Rodrigo's favorite phone case brand, Casetify offers plenty of cool and on-brand phone case designs to protect and beautify your teens' phones. Their festive deals are on display now!

Teens love anything practical, and what could be more practical than a pair of Crocs? The best-selling navy red colorway is my personal choice, but browse the Crocs shop for your favorites.

This Stanley Tumbler will keep your drinks at the desired temperature for your school's sports activities.

The nostalgic digital aesthetic of the 2000s is making a comeback as teens use old digital cameras to create new memories. A great gift for teens interested in vlogging, this camera offers a cute digital look without breaking the bank.

Fjällräven Kanken water-repellent backpack

It seems like every kid I knew had this backpack except me. Whether you want to fit in or stand out, the Fjällräven waterproof backpack was and always will be a staple of the teenage years.

This special Donner acoustic guitar was one of the best gifts my dad ever gave me. It gave me the opportunity to be creative in school clubs and extracurricular activities. Create your own memories with this treasured guitar, now on sale.

Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth speaker

Every teen needs a Bluetooth speaker. Get them one they can carry around for all their music needs.

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