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In Gen Z’s fast-paced, tech-savvy world, finding the perfect holiday gift requires navigating the intersection of innovation, style, and social consciousness. Born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s, Gen Z is a generation that thrives on connectivity, individuality, and a passion for making a positive impact. As digital natives, they are deeply immersed in social media, technology, and ever-evolving trends, making their preferences distinct and dynamic. And a lot of fun.
Gift-giving for Gen Z goes beyond the material; it’s about expressing creativity and understanding the pulse of contemporary culture. From the latest gadgets to sustainable fashion, the choices are as diverse as the generation itself. Teens and young adults are especially into beauty and wellness products too, so of course we have some of the cutest gift sets from buzzy brands Gen Z loves.
Shop for yourself, your friends, your kids, or your niece who only texts you “K” with these unique gifts available at all price points.
Claw Clip
You can’t go wrong with any of Chunks’ hair accessories, especially the Nimbus Claw Clip with its Y2K prints. The AAPI-founded brand hawks durable (seriously, you can step on them), ethically made acetate accessories you’ll have forever.
Designer Tote
The 100 percent recycled Coachtopia Loop Quilted Cloud Tote fits a laptop, boots, keys, headphones, and so much more, while looking adorable at the same time.
Cross-Body Bag
There are so many cute fanny packs on the market, though Gen Z calls them cross-body bags now. We love Abercrombie & Fitch’s Cross-Body Bag because of the minimalist style that goes with any outfit, the zipper pockets, and the affordable price tag.
$29.75$3515% Off
Ugg Slippers
Upgrade their worn-out slippers from last year and gift them the ones they really want: UGG’s Coquette Slipper . The tread sole makes them wearable to the movies, too.
Pimple Stickers
Teens love to wear star-shaped pimple patches on their face, whether they have acne or not! Get them Starface’s 2023 Big/Lil Holiday Facial Gift Set and they’ll be set for months with a reusable, zippered pouch filled with 48 Hydro-Star pimple patches: 16 hydrocolloid, 16 black hydrocolloid, and 16 hydrocolloid stars made with salicylic acid. It has a retail value of $37.97!
Puffer Jacket
A new puffer jacket is always a good idea. Hollister’s Ultimate Mini Puffer Jacket features a trendy mock-neck collar, wind- and water-resistant fabric, and a handy interior phone pocket.
$47.97$79.9540% Off
Lego Set
Gift the biggest BTS fan in your life the Lego Ideas BTS Dynamite Model Kit 21339 featuring K-pop icons RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook on the BTS “Dynamite” music video set. The buildable palm trees and the basketball hoop in front are so much fun.
Fluffy Robe
The holiday season is all about being cozy. They’ll never take off Victoria’s Secret Pink’s Fluffy Robe in either Red Pepper Christmas Print or Pure Black (with a cute dog logo!)
$25$49.9550% Off
Rhode Skin Kit
Be the most popular aunt ever by gifting Hailey Bieber’s the rhode kit, featuring Glazing Milk, Peptide Glazing Fluid, Barrier Restore Cream, Peptide Lip Treatment in Unscented, and a retail value of $103. We don’t judge you for keeping it for yourself.
Sweat Set
Keep the coziness going with Aerie’s The Chill Crew Sweatshirt and Jogger, comfortable enough for a movie night in and cute enough to wear to the mall with friends.
$32.97$54.9540% Off
$34.96$49.9530% Off
Soy Candle
If you can’t get to Italy, you can fake it with Lisa Says Gah’s! collaboration with P.F. Candle Co.: Italian Summer Candle. The scent is botanical and bright, with limoncello, Italian jasmine, and palo santos.
Lip Oil
In the yummiest collab of the holiday season, InnBeauty Project teamed up with prebiotic soda brand Poppi on a limited-edition lip oil duo with two new flavors that taste like soda: Raspberry Rose Glaze and Cranberry Fizz Glaze.
Fragrance Diffuser
Bring the holiday season wherever you go — your bedroom at home or your tiny studio apartment — with Glasshouse Fragrances Night Before Christmas Fragrance Diffuser.
Skims PJs
Skims’ Boyfriend T-Shirt and Boxer Set (in Ski Print or Glacier Fair Isle) is exactly what we want to sleep in all year round.
Bath & Body Works Gift
Anyone in your life would love the Bath & Body Works Warm Vanilla Sugar Gift Box Set but Gen Z is especially into vanilla fragrances. This cute set includes daily nourishing body lotion, fine fragrance mist, and shower gel.
Kendra Scott Necklace
Kendra Scott made it even easier to gift your loved ones this holiday season with her affordable Target collection. The Iris Strand Necklace would make a great gift for any college student looking to update their accessory game.
Water Bottle
Kylie Jenner has this motivational water bottle so there’s a good chance Fidus’ Large 64oz/128oz Water Bottle is going to be on many, many Christmas lists.
Fragrance Mist
Fragrance mists are back and better than the ones we used in the early 2000s. Just look at the virality of Phlur’s Hair & Body Fragrance Mist.
Record Player
How else are they going to listen to all of Olivia Rodrigo’s exclusive songs than with Crosley’s Tourmaline Cruiser Plus Bluetooth Record Player?!
Olivia Rodrigo Vinyl
Olivia Rodrigo’s Target-exclusive Guts vinyl features unreleased secret songs, like “Sadly,” a new cult-fave.
Pouch Wristlet
Get the most Lululemon-obsessed friend in your life the cute, travel-friendly Dual Pouch Wristlet, available in six colorways, for holding their keys, money, phone, and lip balm on the go.
Fleece Shirt Jacket
The shacket trend isn’t going anywhere and Beyond Yoga’s collab with Donni., the Polar Fleece Shirt Jacket, is the perfect way to take it into 2023 with style and comfort.
Hair-Drying Towel
Gift your blowout-obsessed bestie the beauty community’s favorite towel, the Aquis Towel , for less frizz, reduced breakage, and even less shedding.
Cashmere Socks
The GLCO x Jenni Kayne Cashmere Socks, available in four colors, feel amazing (and look adorable) under winter boots.
Phone Case
Upgrade their iPhone with any fall-proof Casetify case, especially the holiday-friendly Merry Mo print.
Eye Masks
Dieux Skin’s TikTok-viral Forever Eye Masks are much more sustainable than disposable ones and can even guide some killer eye makeup looks.
Bedroom Lights
Tenmiro LED Lights will update any teen bedroom. With the music sync function and built-in sensitivity adjustable mic, the LED light color will change with the rhythm of the sound and music.
Rare Beauty Lipstick
Stay up-to-date with Selena Gomez’s, cult-fave beauty brand with the new, limited-edition, full-size lip duo featuring Soft Pinch Tinted Lip Oil and Kind Words Matte Lip Liner in a universal rose brown.
Weighted Blanket
All the studies say that Gen Zers are seriously anxious. A weighted blanket can help calm the nervous system after a busy day.
Hot Water Bottle
Cramps are no match for Samply’s Hot Water Bottle , which comes with your choice of 15 cute cover options.
Dyson Airwrap
Dyson’s cult-fave Airwrap now comes in this limited-edition, dreamy Ceramic Pop colorway. The Sephora- and Dyson-exclusive Airwrap multi-styler Complete long in Ceramic Pop comes with six attachments and the leather case.
Glossier Blush
Beauty products are just cuter in small sizes! Like the two Glossier Cloud Paint Gel Cream Blushes. The mini, holiday-ready duo of cream blushes features Glosser’s bestselling shade, Puff, and a new limited-edition shade, Rise.
Fenty Lip Balm
Not only does the Fenty Skin Plush Puddin’z Intensive Recovery Lip Mask Duo feature the cult-fave OG scent, but also has a new Barbados Cherry Lip Mask flavor.
Plush Puddin’z Intensive Recovery Lip Mask Duo
$34
The Ordinary Skincare
The Ordinary took the guesswork out of gifting an entire skincare routine with its new collections. To wit, the Smooth Skin Collection contains Glucoside Foaming Cleanser, Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner, Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%, and Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan, with a 5 percent savings.
Hand Sanitizer
Teens love Touchland’s pocket-friendly hand sanitizer and the Blackpink collab makes the best stocking stuffer.
Bath Bomb
Lush is officially at Ulta Beauty so you can use your points to pick up the Sweet Christmas Bath And Shower Duo with the bubblegum-scented Snow Fairy shower gel and Candy Cane Reusable Bubble Bar.
Tarte Set
Who wouldn’t want Tarte’s All Stars Amazonian Clay Collector’s Set with four limited-edition palettes for less than the price of one?! You get three neutral shadow/liner palettes, plus one full-face palette with highlighter, blush, and bronzer.
Ariana Grande Fragrance
Ariana Grande’s cult-fave Cloud scent comes in this retro-inspired Gift Set featuring the warm and spicy Eau de Parfum, Deluxe Mini Parfum, and Shower Gel.
Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Light Wand
The TikTok-viral Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Light Wands have never been cuter in travel-friendly sizes. Charlotte’s Superstar Glow Kit includes Mini Beauty Highlighter Wands in Spotlight (rose gold with silver light) and Pinkgasm (pink).
Mary Janes
Hailey Bieber loves Dr. Martens Mary Janes with socks. Pair them with black tights for a winter-friendly look that stands the test of time.
Ruffled Socks
Gen Z loves visible socks. These ATHVOTAR Ruffle Ankle Socks look so cool with sneakers or ballet flats or Mary Janes.
Mittens
Aritzia’s The Super Puff New Mitten comes in a whopping 19 colors — from trendy Matte Pearl to bold Lavandin. They’ll keep you warm and dry from any winter weather.
Pimple Stickers
Glossier and Starface have teamed up on the cutest hydrocolloid pimple patches in a Glossier-pink case. You might remember the designs from OG Glossier stickers.
Vera Wang Rock Princess
Get them started on their fragrance journey with an updated classic, Vera Wang Rock Princess Eau de Toilette. The scent has sandalwood, jasmine , vanilla, peach, and rose for a feminine-with-an-edge feel.
$29.59$52.5044% Off
Skincare Set
Get the tween in your life Rile’s Full Bundle face and body set, which includes everything they need for clear, hydrated skin and a stink-free body. Start their skincare routine early with Crackle Face Cleanser, The Pits Deodorant, No Shower, Shower Face & Body Foam, It’s On Lip Balm, and Feed It Face Hydrator.
Sherpa Jacket
Upgrade their cold-weather fleece with the cozy Columbia Sherpa Full Zip Jacket, a collaboration with Gen Z-fave Madhappy. It has elastic binding at the hem and cuffs for cropped styling, zippered hand pockets for their phone, and cute patches.
Corset Top
Gen Z’s obsession with corsets — really, bustier tops, is unmatched. Luckily, Victoria Secret’s collab with For Love & Lemons has some seriously cute ones, like this on-sale Mary Corset Top that will look great with jeans.
$65.40$10940% Off
Lip Serum
There’s no such thing as too much lip balm but a lot of them are pretty similar. Neon Hippie’s Lucid Lip Serum makes for a more unique gift with its hydrating serum formula and a massaging applicator for a natural-looking plump.
Heart Necklace
Bella Thorne’s jewelry brand, Thorne, has some of the coolest jewelry for under $100, like the Endless Love Necklace with tiny hearts dripping down from a link chain.
Ear Muffs
The Kendall and Kylie Jenner-fave Alo Sherpa Ear Muffs will keep them both cozy and cute all season long.
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