24 Trending Beauty Gift Ideas for Teens
In my opinion, as a beauty obsessive, there is nothing better than gifting beauty. Shopping for beauty is always enjoyable, even if you’re not going to be the one using it! I get joy from loading my basket with amazing products, knowing that they will bring happiness to the recipient.
So, I am more than happy to buy beauty gifts for teens and tweens. I remember that passage of time when you want what you’re not quite old enough for, and I still remember my first grown-up “makeup” set received at 14 years old. Something small at this point in life can make a big impact on the way you feel.
While I don’t advocate teens having full-on skincare and makeup regimes, I don’t think there’s any harm in carving out “me-time” at this young age – it’s never too early to make time for TLC that can make you feel good about yourself. And, of course, this is the time to experiment makeup-wise, not necessarily to look “better” or “older” but just to get creative and have fun.
I’ve scoured Amazon to find 25 of the best gifts for teens and tweens that are guaranteed to get them smiling as they tear away the paper. I’ve been really careful to check the ingredients and make sure everything on this list is suitable for young skin, but please do add your own research; this age band is actually vast in terms of what’s appropriate, and I certainly wouldn’t buy the same for a 13-year-old as a 17-year old.
Check the full list to see everything from skincare gifts for teens to pamper ideas and beauty tech. Of course, there are plenty of trending brands included because nothing excites a teen as much as twinning with their favorite TikToker.
1. BYOMA So Clear Set
Tweens love Byoma thanks to its bright, modern packaging; we love buying them Byoma because it’s reasonably priced and gentle enough for young skin.
2. LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Mask Set
Give the gift of street cred with this set of balms from Laneige. Your tween will be whipping them out of their school bag at every given opportunity.
3. Drunk Elephant Coconino Glossing Shampoo
I was hard-pressed to find a Drunk Elephant product suitable for delicate teen skin, but this lush shampoo & conditioner set will give them a little piece of DE without the worry of irritation.
4. Bubble Skincare Slam Dunk Bundle
Another brand on every teen’s hit list, Bubble, is a safe choice that will help hydrate their skin with natural ingredients. They’ll love this cute set.
5. Onespring Super Collagen Eye Patches
Do they need eye patches at their age? Not really, but they’ll love popping them on to refresh the eye area after late nights or for in-flight pampering.
6. Ptesly Makeup Organizer
Because you need something to squirrel away all that brand-new skincare and makeup in, this organizer has drawers and a roll top to keep everything neat, tidy, and TikTok-able.
7. WSYUB Skincare Headbands
The first step in any teen skincare regime? Pop one of these fluffy bow things over your head, just like your favorite TikToker. These are cute, colorful, and useful.
8. Summer Friday The Lip Butter Balm Set
This is the lip balm of the moment whether you’re 15 or 35; give the set as a generous stocking filler, or split it with them, yourself, and friends; it’ll go down a treat.
9. Starface Hydro-Stars Pimple Patches
Teens love a spot sticker, and these star-shaped patches can be worn with pride. A practical but fun gift they’ll actually use.
10. Real Techniques Everyday Essentials Makeup Brush Set
As they build their makeup collection, they’ll need decent brushes, and these are great quality for a great price – the perfect starter set
11. BainMi Jade Roller and Gua Sha
There’s certainly no harm in them picking up a few face massage techniques young; this set will help depuff and smooth, and most importantly, will look cool on their dressing table.
12. Tangle Teezer Detangling Hairbrush
Is it possible to have too many Tangle Teezers? I think not. This minty, lilac colorway is teen-approved and perfect for chucking in their gym bag.
13. Milk Makeup The Werks Set
Milk Makeup is fresh, sheer, easy to apply, and perfect for teens looking for a clean girl aesthetic. This set contains everything they need for a natural, glowing look.
14. Sol de Janeiro Jet Set
The original yellow Sol de Janeiro smells so good, and this set is perfect for teens; it includes a perfume body spray, shower gel, and, of course, the iconic cream.
15. KAV Donut Bath Bombs
These bath bombs look good enough to eat! They’re made with natural shea butter, cocoa butter, and essential oils and are a perfect stocking filler for teens.
16. Turner & Addie Shower Steamers
If your teen is more of a showerer, they will enjoy these aromatherapy shower steamers for a relaxing cleanse; this brand is vegan, cruelty-free, and unisex.
17. Makeup Mirror with Lights
This mirror has it all: LED lights and three magnifying mirrors to choose from; perfect for teens to put on their dressing table and portable, too.
18. Rare Beauty Positive Light Liquid Luminizer Highlighter
Light up your teen’s eyes and cheekbones with this beautiful liquid highlighter from Gen Z makeup fave, Rare Beauty. It gives a beautiful gleam that will suit all makeup vibes.
19. Newmowa Selfie Light
This portable beauty light clips onto any phone or laptop for a little illumination; it is perfect for budding content creators experimenting with shooting videos.
20. Lip Gloss Phone Case
Inspired by that Hailey Bieber Rhodes phone case, this is fun and practical for teens. You could also gift a cute lip gloss for them to use with their case.
21. I Dew Care Wash Off Mask Set
This cute-candy scented face mask set is a sleepover essential; the masks are hydrating and gentle and will leave their skin soft and smooth. A fun little pamper pack.
22. Drunk Elephant Lippe Balm
Yes, this is a ridiculous price for lip balm, and yes, there is no way a teen needs a $20 lip balm, but if they’re desperate for a little piece of DE, this is a safe choice for your teen.
23. This Works Dream to Sleep Set
It’s stressful being a teenager. Help them relax and restore with this wonder aromatherapy sleep set, including a sleep spray, shower gel, and body cream, all laden with lavender.
24. Monday Moisture Shampoo & Conditioner Set
This set is good value at $15, but most importantly, it contains teen-approved haircare in suitably aesthetic bottles. A practical pressie that will get used.
So there we have it! Will you be choosing anything from this list? There are quite a few gifts here that I wouldn’t mind myself!
In the market for a great foundation? Read this Shiseido foundation review or treat yourself to one of these great tinted moisturisers.