50 of the coolest gifts for teens: Hoodie blankets, glitter freckles, digital cameras and more

Sometimes you just want to stay wrapped up in a blanket all day, and on those days you'll want to reach for a Hideout Hoodie from Big Blanket Co. These massively oversized hoodies are basically blankets disguised as clothing, but they include a few cozy extras like sherpa lining, a built-in eye mask, zippered kangaroo pouch and cuffed sleeve with thumb holes for optimal lounging.

I.E. the glitter freckles that Taylor Swift was spotted wearing earlier this year. These glitter freckle speckles are easy to apply: just add the patch, pat them on and peel to reveal instant glam. To remove, use a gentle oil-based cleanser.

"Had to get these for my teenager after I saw Taylor Swift wearing them," wrote one happy reviewer. "They are so pretty! She just loved them and they looked beautiful for her homecoming dance."

Bean bags are a rite of passage for every teen. These ones from popular brand Big Joe come in 15 different colors and styles. And at around $40, they’re affordable enough to get for every kid on your gift list.

Digital cameras are a novelty to teens who've only grown up with taking photos on their smartphone. This inexpensive point and shoot has a 16-times digial zoom with a 2.4-inch LCD screen to view their favorite picks. 

You'll win Christmas if you surprise the gamer on your list with a PS5. with this gift, especially for the gamer on your list. Though they've been out for four years, these consoles still have some of the best games on the market, like Call of Duty Black Ops 6.

For the teen who's listening to Charli on repeat. Available in black or brat green in sizes S to XXL.

Sometimes you want to tune out the world around you and get out of your own head, which is exactly what you can do with the noise cancelling feature on these headphones. It drowns out surrounding noise and distractions — perfect for teens to kill time on their commute or who need to buckle down and finish their homework.

These AirPods are designed with personalized spatial audio and are sweat and water resistant. They also come with a lightning charging case and should have 30 hours of battery life — perfect for a busy teen.

Fuel their Starbucks addiction with one of these realistic miniature iced coffee keychains. Choose from classic Starbucks flavors like Pumpkin Spice Latte and a Shaken Espresso or message the sellers for a custom creation if your favorite Matcha Green Tea Latte is missing from the lineup. 

If they have a mechanical keyboard (i.e. not an Apple Magic Keyboard), custom keycaps are a fun way for them to personalize their setup. These ones are handmade from resin by an Etsy creator who specializes in making ones that look like KFC foods. Tasty! 

Instax is a great gift for anyone, but this mini version is excellent for teens who have only grown up with smartphone cameras. This bundle comes with an extra pack of film, too. Pair it with the flip picture frame below for a thoughtful gift. 

If they already have an Instax Mini, why not give them this frame to display all of the photos they've taken? It includes 14 plastic sleeve pages with metal rings, supported by a wooden standing frame, and it can hold 28 photos.

If they're a Sephora teen, you can't go wrong with a gift card that let's them buy whatever they want. It doesn't expire and can be redeemed in store, on Sephora.com, through the mobile app and even at Sephora's within Kohl's.

This water repellent crossbody bag is big enough to fit the essentials they need on the weekend: phone, keys, wallet, a notebook, and a few extras. It's surprisingly spacious, too, with one large main compartment that has two slash pockets and five elastic loops. The front compartment has slash pocket and key fob.

For the teen who has their own bathroom, this toothbrush holder might actually make them excited to wake up in the morning.

Forget boring socks—pick up this 24-pack of colorful socks from Happy Socks, which come in a range of patterns including coffee cups, planets, pineapples, aliens, and more. This one makes a great gift on its own or a great one to split among all the stockings you'll be stuffing.

This adorable candy-filled Advent calendar from Sugarfina looks like a festive little gingerbread house, but behind each window you'll find four pieces of Christmas candy in varying flavors. You could unwrap peppermint bark cookies, snowman gummies, gingerbread cuties, or even confetti caramels. There are 24 days in this calendar, totaling a delicious 96 pieces of candy.

For the teen who loves to hang at Starbucks ordering drinks that are 90% sugar and 10% coffee, there is no greater gift than a Starbucks gift card.

The Soffe shorts you grew up wearing are still popular with teens. It's not hard to see why, since they super soft and comfy. They're made of cotton and polyester, making them durable and lightweight for lots of wear and tear during workouts and beyond.

"I was a teen, and I am in my late 30s now and still go for these," wrote one reviewer.

This moisture-boosting serum has been a favorite among skincare obsessives for years, but the product has been going viral among teens on TikTok this year. 

It's made of 96% snail mucus filtrate that gently exfoliates the skin while smoothing and resurfacing skin's texture. It's great for those with redness, irritation and blemishes — i.e. all the skincare issues teens deal with!

"I discovered this skin care through TikTok in January of last year and have been using it since," wrote one recent reviewer. "Out of all the skin care products I’ve used over the years, this was by far the best resulting ones ever! I use it everyday before bed and my skin is so clear, it feels so lightweight and makes my skin so soft."

Perfect for LEGO lovers and Super Mario fans alike, this 540-piece LEGO set is a great way to keep a teen busy (and off of their phone) for at least a few hours. When finished, it can be displayed on a desk or bookshelf.

Tony's Chocolonely is some of the best chocolate you can gift a chocolate lover — especially if they like a variety of flavors. This pack includes some of the brand's best-selling flavors: milk, dark, nougat, caramel, hazelnut, and almond and sea salt flavors.

These retro vinyl record coasters come in a pack of six different record label designs. It’s the perfect gift for the teen who's never without their headphones.

A tin of almonds probably doesn’t sound like an exciting gift idea, but these aren’t just any almonds. These are spicy dill pickle-flavored almonds — that have nearly 35,000 reviews! They’re perfect for the teen who has a salty, spicy tooth. If dill pickle flavoring their thing, you can also pick up a tin of Elote Mexican street corn-flavored almonds.

Because teen boys can never have too many socks.

Sheet masks are one of the best gifts money can buy. One can never have too many of them, and they usually come in multipacks where you can easily split them among giftees. This pick, however, is just one sheet mask, for those who need an affordable add-on to their gift, but you can find multipacks here.

These hair-drying towels are great gifts for teen girls. It’s a two-pack as well, so you can split the pack among two giftees if you want.

Pocky is one of the most famous Japanese sweet treats around. This package of Pocky includes nine individual-sized bags, perfect for splitting and sharing. Of course, they’d also make an excellent gift for one lucky recipient.

Teens love fairy lights, and these battery-powered ones are delicate enough for them to put on a desk or dresser.

A portable gaming keychain that lets them bring the arcade with them wherever they go. The requires two AAA batteries, not included.

In this graphic novel four newspaper-delivery girls in the sleepy suburbs are caught up in a war between time-travelers, launching them on a trippy sci-fi adventure.

For the older teens and young adults on your list, this graphic novel chronics the author's life in Iran during the Islamic Revolution in the 70s and 80s. It’s a powerful, wise, funny and sometimes heartbreaking story. 

A graphic novel classic, “Watchmen” tells the story of a team of retired superheroes who find themselves reluctantly drawn back together after one of their members is murdered.

Just adapted into a Netflix animated show, “Scott Pilgrim” tells the story of a bass-playing slacker who’s met the girl of his dreams — but to date her, he’ll have to defeat her seven evil exes in combat.

These star-shaped pimple patches are an essential for every teen. They absorb fluid, reduce inflammation and limit redness. Plus, they’re so cute you might want to have a breakout or two just so you can wear them.

Upgrade his wallet with this slim RFID wallet from Herschel. It's a bifold style he can use to store cards and cash.

Give him the gift of a beanie with over 160,000 five-star reviews! This Carhartt men’s knit cuffed beanie is designed for warmth and comfort. It includes a sewn Carhartt label on the front cuff and is made with a stretchable rib-knit construction. It comes in over 35 colors, as well.

Everything that’s old is new again, as evidenced by the fact that these retro-style Casio watches are on trend once again. They’re a great fit for teens and young adults who are into vintage fashion. Reviewers love the “old school” and “retro look” of this watch, which includes a stainless steel wristband and beige clock face. It includes an LED screen and is water-resistant, too.

Movies and CDs used to be a go-to gift for teens, but now that they can stream everything on demand, you have to get a little bit more creative. This movie scratch-off poster is a great gift for the teen who’s trying to watch some of Hollywood’s greatest hits. Of course, this gift is best suited for older teens, as many of the movie recommendations are for mature viewers.

This Philips Norelco OneBlade First Shave electric razor is an excellent gift for the tween or teen on your list. It’s designed with a coated blade and rounded tips to prevent razor burn and cuts for first-time shavers. Even if you’re not shopping for a teen, reviewers recommend this shaver in particular for those with sensitive skin or who deal with painful ingrown hairs.

Every teen needs a small portable speaker, ideally one that’s waterproof. This one is small enough to carry with them in their backpack or purse, and includes a handy carrying loop to attach a carabiner. It’s a great gift for the teen who wants a shower speaker, too.

This art supply kit includes three sketchbooks, graphite, charcoal, watercolor and metallic pencils, markers, colored pencils and all of the accessories a “budding artist” could need, as reviewers say. Many claim that it’s a “great gift” and “good quality.”

Jellycat makes some of the best plushies around, including this scrumptious burger plushie that would make a great gift for the teen who loves plushies. 

You can be sure they're drinking enough water when they have one of these Stanley Quencher insulated mugs. These 40-ounce containers come in 20 different stylish colors, and come with a lid and straw. 

If she’s been working on her desk set up, this mechanical typewriter-style keyboard might be what's missing. These types of keyboards have made the rounds on TikTok and she’ll love hearing the satisfying click-clack of the keyboard while she types. Just be sure to get a color that matches her bedroom aesthetic!

Teens love anything personalized, but bonus points are awarded for things that are monogrammed and are super cute. This Stoney Clover Lane small pouch is versatile enough to store beauty and makeup or art supplies and electronic cables. Choose from several pouch prints and patterns, and customize with all kinds of patches for a truly one-of-a-kind gift.

I.E. the "it" shoe for chronically online people. This gender neutral silhouette was originally designed as a soccer shoe, but calls back to its origins with its luxe leathers and iconic three stripes at the sides. It's available in women's sizes 5.5 to 15. 

The teens are turning to 00s fashion, so of course short Ugg boots had to make a return. These slippers are made with real sheepskin and wool, and are designed to be water resistant.

These North Face slippers are made to endure a lot, from base camp to après-ski, to shuffling around the house on a wintery day. They're water resistant, durable and made of a synthetic insulation that locks in warmth. The fleece lining makes them feel extra cozy. Get them in eight colorways in sizes 7 to 14.

Fjallraven’s Kanken backpack is a classic, and it’s not hard to see why. It’s stylish, practical, easy to wash, well made and comes in a huge selection of colors for any style or personality. Our personal favorite is the black with red detailing, as it’s currently on sale for its lowest price (!) in 30 days.