Gifts teenage girls will actually use, from tech and games to cosy things and little luxuries.
Best fits first, then by Picked Rating, from all our lists
A party card game
9.6/10
£9.99 RRP
Something to play with friends that isn’t a screen. Quick, loud games are best.
Why we picked it: A fast push-your-luck game that gets louder with every round. Teenagers and adults get equally hooked.
What owners say: Brilliant fun for all ages, easy to learn and perfect for trips and holidays.
A waterproof Bluetooth speaker
9.5/10
££ £15–£40
For their room, the shower or the park. Waterproof ones survive being dropped and rained on.
Why we picked it: Waterproof, so it’s as happy in the shower as it is at the park, with big bass for its size.
What owners say: Excellent sound and more than loud enough for its size, with a solid Bluetooth range.
Acrylic paint set · Best overall
9.4/10
£17.99 RRP
Generous 59ml bottles in rich, glossy colours that work on canvas, wood, stone and ceramics. Perfect for painted pebbles and upcycling projects.
What owners say: Rich, intense colours with good coverage, and it dries quickly. Brilliant on stones.
A blanket hoodie
9.4/10
£19.99 RRP
A giant wearable blanket with a hood. Huge with teens for gaming, films and cold bedrooms.
Why we picked it: Thick sherpa inside and an oversized fit: the uniform of every teenager’s weekend.
What owners say: Comfy, soft and fluffy, and warm enough to keep the heating off.
A gentle skincare set
9.2/10
£15 RRP
A simple routine of cleanser and moisturiser can be a welcome, grown-up gift at this age.
Why we picked it: A simple four-step routine that’s fragrance-free and alcohol-free, so it’s gentle on young skin.
What owners say: Works well as a complete routine and is good value.
Heads up: Some of the bottles are travel size, perfect for trying a routine.
A travel makeup bag
9.2/10
£21.99 RRP
One with a wide opening that stands up makes everything easy to find. Useful for trips and gym bags.
Why we picked it: Opens wide like a doctor’s bag, so nothing hides at the bottom, with elastic loops for bottles and brushes.
What owners say: Spacious, with lots of compartments. Perfect for weekends away.
A fluffy socks set
9.2/10
£14.99 RRP
Soft, cosy and cheerful. Nobody has ever complained about having too many fluffy socks in winter.
Why we picked it: Five pairs of super-soft fluffy socks in a gift box, so they’re ready to give straight away.
What owners say: Soft, warm and good quality. They don’t look cheap and make a perfect gift.
A guided journal
9.2/10
£24.99 RRP
A few prompts a day for gratitude, goals or reflection. A nice gift for the new year.
Why we picked it: Six minutes a day of gratitude and reflection. Millions of copies later, it’s the guided journal people actually stick with.
What owners say: Easy to keep up and genuinely makes a difference. One of the best habits they’ve started.
A portable power bank
9.2/10
£18.99 RRP
Phones die at the worst moments. A slim power bank in a school bag is a gift parents appreciate too.
Why we picked it: Slim enough for a blazer pocket, fast-charging, and backed by a three-year warranty. The end of the “my phone died” excuse.
What owners say: Charges fast, fits in a jacket pocket and can fill a phone about twice.
An insulated water bottle
9.2/10
£15.49 RRP
Keeps drinks cold all day at school or the gym. Trendy bottles are a surprisingly big deal for teens.
Why we picked it: Keeps water cold all day and doesn’t leak in a school bag. Stickers not included.
What owners say: Tough, easy to clean, and keeps drinks cold all day.
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