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40 Trendy Gifts Every Teen Girl Wants on Her Wishlist

Including some of this year’s most popular gifts.

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The ever-elusive 13–19 age group is starting to tap into their interests and hobbies—so whether it's a digital camera for aspiring photographers, a tiered organizer for makeup and skincare enthusiasts, or TikTok-viral sweatpants for fashion girlies, the best gifts for teen girls are all about playing into what they love. Ready to get your present gears turning? I spent hours scrolling TikTok, reading online reviews, and talking to real teens to round up the most popular gifts right now. From trendy Longchamp bags and Summer Fridays lip balm to the viral NeeDoh squishy toys, there's something for every kind of girl.

Our top picks:

Teens are trying to spend less time on their screens, and lean into more hobbies. This cozy coloring book, filled with 40 hand-drawn pages, is an easy way to relax and unwind after study sessions.

Kendra Scott has achieved cult status among teen girls, and it seems like every few months there’s a new viral accessory—the Elton Cuff is the latest. It's made to wear on its own or layer with similar bracelets, so the teen in your life can stack them to her heart's content.

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Custom Neon Sign

Custom Neon Sign
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Custom Neon Sign

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If the teens you know redecorate their bedrooms as much as the ones in my life, this neon LED name sign is a great way for them to add a personalized touch. Choose their favorite color, font, and shape, and then add a name or emoji. And, even though this is a custom gift, it claims to ship within two to three days.

Teens are discovering the joy of digital photos, and this nostalgic style is great for beginners. It can capture up to 200 photos on a single charge.

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Teens are obsessed with Sol de Janeiro's popular fragrances. This five-piece gift set includes 62 (creamy caramel and vanilla), 59 (woody gourmand), 68 (fruity floral), 40 (black amber plum and jasmine), and 48 (fruity guava). Each one is 90ml, so they can mix and match depending on their mood of the day.

Hailey Bieber’s iconic skincare brand is topping teen wishlists. This duo includes two full-size products: the pocket blush and peptide lip tint—you get to choose the shades.

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Phomemo Portable Inkless Printer

Portable Inkless Printer
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Phomemo Portable Inkless Printer

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This miniature, pocket-sized printer lets your teen print photos, stickers, or study guides directly from their devices—no ink or toner required. It has over 1,000 fonts, patterns, and templates, and it uses heat to create black images on white paper.

From high school classes to college campuses, teen girls are sporting UGGs this winter. This trendy style has a platform sole and a sheepskin collar.

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Classes, homework, sports, activities, relationships—teen life can be super stressful. This updated take on the fidget spinners of years past will help the teen girls in your life feel a little calmer. The squishy square always returns to its original shape, and it provides some sensory satisfaction when she needs to decompress.

This Bluetooth speaker is compact and portable, but don't let that fool you—it also offers up to seven hours of playtime and it's waterproof, making it perfect for pool parties, beach days, and popular everything showers alike. It comes in a variety of fun colors and easily attaches to a bag or backpack with the attached loop.

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A vanity mirror is topping our teens' wishlists right now, and this one feels like Hollywood glam. There are large LED lights and three modes that she can control by touching the sensor switch. Plus, she can apply mascara, eyeliner, or lipstick with precision thanks to the detachable magnifying mirror.

Everyone’s talking about pop star Tate McRae this year, and she just released her first perfume on October 1. It’s a fresh aromatic woody fragrance with notes of sparkling bergamot, clary sage, orange flower, and sensual moss.

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Whether you refer to it as a fanny pack or a belt bag, this Lululemon style continues to be a standout year after year. It's crafted in water-repellent fabric with a roomy interior that easily holds daily essentials, while the webbed strap offers the wearer ultimate versatility. It's no wonder the Good Housekeeping Institute named it their overall pick for best belt bag.

Claw clips have been popular for years, but this design is flat, so she can lounge or drive in the car without discomfort. "After spotting theses on TikTok, I ordered some—they really work! I've even taken naps wearing them," says Alyssa Gautieri, senior gifts editor. This affordable set includes eight clips in a variety of neutral shades.

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One thing's for certain: From trolls to Labubus, there's always a little ugly-cute doll making the rounds among teens. They’ll receive a mystery glow-in-the-dark figure that might be gardening, skateboarding, sunbathing, or blowing bubbles.

Whether they're doing homework, scrolling TikTok, or FaceTiming with friends, this backrest pillow will help them stay upright in bed. It's filled with plush memory foam and comes in two sizes and nine colors to complement a variety of bedroom designs.

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Jellycats have been all over my TikTok FYP recently—in fact, tons of the most popular personalities keep selling out. This super-soft bag is shaped like a coffee cup with adorable little feet, and it has a top-zip closure and crossbody strap. And, of course, it features the popular Jellycat smile.

These trendy press-on nails are great for teens who love getting manicures and want to experiment with nail art. Not only have they been all over TikTok, but they're also a Good Housekeeping pick for the best press-on nails. I've used the brand's press-on nails and regular nail polish, and I've gotten a manicure at their spa in New York City—and I'm here to tell you they last.

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It seems like I spot this blowout brush every time I scroll my FYP. It's an affordable yet popular option for teen girls who need to style their hair, but also feel like sleeping in before school—because it heats up to 420°F and works to blowdry and create salon-worthy waves and curls at the same time.

Gone are the days of suffering in silence with blemishes—instead, teens are wearing these adorable star-shaped pimple patches with pride. They're formulated with hydrocolloid to help absorb fluid, reduce redness, and shrink pimples, and the set of 56 comes in a limited-edition blue pouch.

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Jamie Sanders
Contributing Writer

Jamie Sanders is a Los Angeles-based writer with over 20 years of experience in fashion, beauty, and home goods. In addition to Good Housekeeping, her work has appeared in InStyle, Shape, People, WWD, TODAY.com, Well+Good, Insider, Byrdie, BuzzFeed, Harper's Bazaar, Allure, Glamour, and more. She also runs her own site, The Beauty of Life, which she started in 2007. 

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