37 Trendy Gifts That 13-Year-Old Girls Actually Want

Teens love experimenting with different skincare and beauty routines. She'll get three of the TikTok-famous brand's bestsellers: a creamy jelly cleaner, gel cream moisturizer, and hydrating serum. The recently spoke out about questions if it's safe for teen skin, and it recommends a simple routine.

Because of its versatility and trendy look, 0ur readers of all ages are obsessed with Lululemon's Everywhere Belt Bag. It can be worn crossbody or like a fanny pack, and it's the perfect size for everyday essentials, like her phone, lip gloss, compact mirror, squishy toy, etc.

If she's artsy, get her an unusual new medium to work in. This pen lets her heat up plastic filament to create art projects. "The kit came with stencil paper and a QR code to figure out how to use it, which was nice," said a young adult who tested this for the Good Housekeeping Institute. The speed-control button slides to give you a range from slow to fast, which allows control. Amazon sells replacement filament for less than $10 in case she goes through it fast.

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Bridging the gap between a lip balm and a cosmetic, this item is a favorite of teens and Good Housekeeping Institute Beauty Lab experts alike. Our pros like the creamy texture, and they say it really does relieve dry lips.

Trust us, tweens are not too old for squishies. They can't get enough of the stress-relieving toys, and luckily Walmart has a number of popular shapes in stock right now. They can squeeze, pull, smush, and stretch this groovy glob and watch it change color.

She can put her favorite memories, artwork, and cards on display with 17 feet of LED fairy string lights and 50 clear clips. They're battery-powered, so it's a good idea to buy her three AA batteries, too.

Birth flowers are so big right now, so she'll love to get a travel jewelry case personalized with her name and birth flower and in her favorite color (it comes in several). It's the right size to bring on vacations or sleepovers, or to put her favorite, everyday items in.

Now that she's getting older, she could use a quality pair of headphones, and our editors always recommend Soundcore for its impressive battery life (40 hours). These are noise-canceling and have four built-in mics to filter out background noise.

Who wouldn't be charmed by these five funny pickle plushes? They're great to de-stress with before a big test, or whenever kids feel the urge to squeeze. Good Housekeeping Institute testers had a favorite: The one with the sunglasses. (Good choice!) Ages 0+

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Teens are all about cozy loungewear, whether they're hanging at home, shopping with friends, or heading to school. This trendy set is available in a few colors, including purple, pink, and khaki.

Light-up marquee boxes are one of the most fun trends for a teen's room. There's just something about being able to display cute, light-up messages. Pack in six AA batteries or use the included USB cable to power it up.

Who could have predicted that teens would be obsessed with hand sanitizers? This trio of travel-friendly mists are enriched with aloe vera and essential oils. You can also get them a cute case, so they can clip it onto their purse or backpack for school.

If she has a tendency to doodle on her skin with pens or markers, here's a safer way to encourage her creativity and self-expression. There are eight colors made with cosmetic-grade ink and three sheets of stencils.

Encourage them to put down the devices and attempt a fast-paced memory game that involves recreating the patterns they see. She can take her chances in solo mode or go head-to-head against a competitor.

If she's into experimenting with fashion trends, press-on nails are popular right now. This colorful set puts a twist on the classic French manicure, but Glamnetic sells a wide array of styles, from neutral and chrome to designs, like polka dots.

At 13, she's probably starting to care about bodycare and this fresh, earthy scent is a great intro into the world of fragrance. It's formulated without sulfates and parabens, and includes notes of pink sugar, sandalwood, violet, and amber.

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Doubling up on necklaces is in fashion right now, and this one gives you two strands of personalization, including a name and a birthstone-inspired crystal. It comes in other styles too: You can get it in silver or rose gold, get it with a heart charm instead of a gem or get it with two names instead of one.

With this room lamp, there is no dark side of the moon! The lamp is 3D printed to look like the lunar surface, and it lights up in 16 different colors and modes like flash, fade, and strobe.