Buying the best gift for teens can be difficult. No doubt your request for gift ideas is often met with a shrug, leaving you scrambling for inspiration as Christmas Day fast approaches. Not to mention how the ever-changing TikTok trends impact their wishlists.
If giving money and vouchers doesn’t appeal, I’m here to help. Whether your teens are into beauty and skincare, the latest gadgets, gaming or getting creative, I’ve compiled a whole host of options to suit every budget with the help of my kids.
From a stylish Pom Pom London bag to cosy Crocs slippers for fashion-conscious teenagers, to special jewellery, tech gadgets, and skincare, we’ve enlisted a willing group of teenagers to give brutally honest feedback, ensuring only the best gifts made the cut.
How we tested
As a mum navigating the teenage years for the very first time, I know only too well how hard it is to find gifts that prove a hit with an opinionated teen. With the help of my teenage daughter, her best friends, and my gaming-enthusiast nephew, we put a range of products to the test. My teen testers shared their unfiltered, no-holds-barred feedback to reveal which gifts really impressed and which were a hard pass. Collectively, we considered quality, usefulness, fun factor and price. You can read my detailed testing criteria at the end of the guide.
The best gifts for teenagers in 2025 are:
- Best overall – Lego mini figure vending machine: £149.99, Lego.com
- Best budget option – Ask Mummy and Daddy Christmas sweet selection: £13.49, Askmummyanddaddy.com
- Best instant camera – Fujifilm Instax mini link 3 printer: £109.99, Amazon.co.uk
- Best jewellery – Beaverbrooks silver 19cm cubic zirconia onyx clover bracelet: £135, Beaverbrooks.co.uk
