50+ Best Stocking Stuffers for Teens in 2023

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If you’ve got a teenager, you know they can be notoriously picky — but if you’re looking for the best stocking stuffers for teens that will actually make them happy, you’ve come to the right place. From personal care items (now that they’ve finally taken an interest in looking and smelling decent) to candy and fidget toys (because they’re still kids, even if they’re adult-sized), we chatted to real-life teens to put together a teen-approved guide to the stocking stuffers their demo will legit use and love. They may no longer believe in Santa, but there’s still something magical about digging into that stocking on Christmas morning to find the little surprises that have appeared overnight.

Ranging from $7 – $65, these are cool little gifts at every price point. And though the majority of them will fit neatly into a stocking, they don’t have to be stocking stuffers — your teenager will be just as delighted to find them under the tree!

Top 10 Best Stocking Stuffers for Teens

For the teen who won’t stop asking for a tattoo: Inkbox Fine Tip Marker
For the pop star in training: Perfect Pitch Wireless Karaoke Microphone
For the aspiring influencer: Shoprox Spa Headband
For the at-home nail artist: Glamnetic Press-On Nail Kit
For the future photographer: Fujifilm INSTAX Mini 7+ Exclusive Blister Bundle with Bonus Pack of Film
For the hairstyling obsessive: KITSCH Satin Heatless Curling Set
For the kid who just wants candy: Dylans Candy Bar Sour Lovers Tackle Box
For the teen who has a Stanley Cup on them at all times: Silicone Straw Covers Cap for Stanley Cup
For the eco-warrior: Mayim Collapsible Carabiner Bottle
For the music lover: Sunnylife Travel Speaker
For the aspiring writer: Burn After Writing Journal, $8

Inkbox Fine Tip Marker
Teen wants a tattoo but that’s a hard “NO” from the parental units? Or are they just the artsy type who’s always doodling on every surface (including their skin)? This temporary tattoo marker—which lasts on skin for up to two weeks and gradually fades away—is the perfect solution! And also, the perfect stocking stuffer.
Originally $24
Inkbox Fine Tip Marker
$16.95
Perfect Pitch Wireless Karaoke Microphone
Make any teen’s karaoke dreams come true with this stage-worthy microphone, which allows you to stream songs via Bluetooth and record yourself singing. TikTok (or maybe sold-out-stadium?) stardom, here they come.
Originally $31
Pitch Perfect Wireless Karaoke Microphone
$24.98
Tech Deck Finger Skateboards
Even big kids will love these incredibly-detailed mini finger skateboards from Tech Deck! With authentic graphics from the biggest skateboarding brands in the industry, they look cool — but even more importantly, are super fun to play around with. They’re an Amazon bestseller, and selling out everywhere else, so that should tell you something!
Tech Deck Finger Skateboards
$11.99
on Amazon.com
Shoprox Spa Headband
These days, it’s impossible to scroll through TikTok without seeing a bubble headband like this one in someone’s GRWM videos. $9 is all you need to spend to make the teen in your life feel like a full-blown influencer of their own.
Shoprox Spa Headband
$10
Glamnetic Press-On Nail Kit
As you may have noticed, press-ons are having a major moment, and this Glamnetic kit is a great way for teenagers to experiment with nail art without having to pay salon prices. There are tons of styles to choose from, but this glittery red French mani feels extra festive.
Glamnetic Press-On Nail Kit
$16
Fujifilm INSTAX Mini 7+ Exclusive Blister Bundle with Bonus Pack of Film
The teens of today may have Instagram and Tiktok, but they still love a good old fashioned Polaroid just as much as their parents did. The Fujifilm INSTAX Mini comes in tons of cute colors (like the pastel purple pictured above, as well as mint green and millennial pink) and the kit includes enough film to capture all of the highlights from the holidays.
Fujifilm INSTAX Mini 7+ Exclusive Blister Bundle with Bonus Pack of Film
$49
KITSCH Satin Heatless Curling Set
Heatless curls have been trending on TikTok for as long as the app has been around (a win for hair health, for sure), and the KITSCH Satin Heatless Curling Set is an easy way for teens to try it out for themselves.
KITSCH Satin Heatless Curling Set
$18
is an easy way for teens to try it out for themselves.
Dylans Candy Bar Sour Lovers Tackle Box
“I don’t know what it is, but teens are obsessed with sour candy,” one mom of a 13-year-old boy recently told us. With that in mind, you can’t go wrong stuffing a stocking with the 12 tart-and–tasty treats in the Dylans Candy Bar Sour Lovers Tackle Box.
Dylans Candy Bar Sour Lovers Tackle Box
$28
Silicone Straw Covers Cap for Stanley Cup
Anyone who’s got a Stanley Cup likely doesn’t leave home without it, and these Silicone Straw Covers—which were brought to our attention by a 15-year-old girl—make spill-free transport seamless.
Silicone Straw Covers Cap for Stanley Cup
$6
Mayim Collapsible Carabiner Bottle
Waterbottles have become the ultimate accessory (… no teen would be caught dead drinking from disposable plastic), and the Mayim Collapsible Carabiner Bottle is perfect for any teen on the go. It holds 18 ounces of water, but shrinks down into an itty-bitty, backpack-friendly size.
Mayim Collapsible Carabiner Bottle
$20
Sunnylife Travel Speaker
This small-but-mighty Sunnylife Travel Speaker has up to two hours of music-playing power, and will allow any teen to create the perfect soundtrack to their life wherever they go.
Sunnylife Travel Speaker
$30
Westminster World’s Smallest Table Tennis Set
Any table can become an impromptu a tennis court thanks to the World’s Smallest Table Tennis Set. It comes with two tiny paddles, an itty-bitty ball, and a 12-inch net. Next stop, Wimbledon.
Westminster World’s Smallest Table Tennis Set
$10
Burn After Writing Journal
The Burn After Writing Journal is filled with dozens of prompts meant to help you express your innermost thoughts. If you’ve got a teen in your life who dreams of writing a book—or who just needs a little bit of inspiration for their college essay—this is a great pick.
Burn After Writing Journal
$8
The Woobles Learn to Crochet Kit for Beginners
For the craft-loving DIY-er teen, The Woobles are a perfect way to learn to crochet — and whip up an adorable animal pal in the process! Each kit comes with everything they’ll need, even if they’ve never picked up a crochet hook before: the brand’s signature Easy Peasy Yarn and easy-to-follow video tutorials (for both right- and left-handed people!), eyes, a yarn needle, a crochet hook, stuffing, and a bag to keep it all together. The yarn is pre-started, so the hardest part is already done!
The Woobles Learn to Crochet Kit: Felix Fox
$34.99$34.99
on Amazon.com
Charms Hot Chocolate Pops
If your teen is a sucker for anything sweet (see what we did there?), stuff their stocking with a treat you can’t find just anywhere — like these Charms Hot Chocolate Pops, with creamy marshmallow at the center instead of the regular bubble gum!
Charms Hot Chocolate Pops (21 ct.)
$9.95
Hally Shade Stix Temporary Hair Makeup
Teenagers love to experiment with their look (uh, lewk?) and these Hally Shade Stix are the perfect way to do that without the commitment. They’re one-day hair color: simply swipe in, and wash out.
Hally Shade Stix
$10
Coddies “Shoeshi” Slippers
Sushi-loving teens will adore these cushy, premium slippers made to look like one of their favorite eats. Made with memory foam and nonskid rubber soles, they’re both comfortable and durable. Because you know your kid will inevitably wear them out in public at some point.
Coddies Shoeshi Slippers
$29.95
Dr. Squatch Soap
We’d chalk Dr. Squatch’s popularity up to their genius social media campaigns, but after trying it, we can confirm that it isn’t just the videos … it’s actually a really good soap! And anything that entices our kids to bathe is a plus, amiright? At $8 per bar, a couple of these would make a great stocking stuffer.
Dr. Squatch Soap Bars
$8
Chap Stick S’mores Collection
‘Tis the season for dry, crusty lips — and nobody wants that, not even teens. So tuck this delicious trio of flavored Chap Stick into their stocking … and then dare them not to lick it all off.
Chap Stick S'mores Collection
$4.99
on Amazon.com
Carhartt Knit Beanie
The weird thing about teens is that it’s hard to get them to wear a coat, even in subzero temperatures … yet they’ll wear a beanie every time. Go figure. Available in 13 different colors, this Carhartt beanie will keep their head warm and their aesthetic cool.
Cards Against Humanity – Family Edition
The Cards Against Humanity game has been a huge hit in all its forms, and for a good reason — it’s hilarious! Stuff your teen’s stocking with this Family Edition and watch them become a willing participant in family game night. Perfect for ages 8+ and for 4-20+ players, everyone can join in the fun!
Cards Against Humanity Family Edition
$29
SHASHIBO Shape-Shifting Box
The wildly popular Shashibo cube might look like a work of art (it comes in a multitude of cool patterns!), but it’s also a fidget magnet cube that uses rare earth magnets to transform into over 70 different configurations (complete with satisfying clicks!).
SHASHIBO Shape-Shifting Puzzle Box
$25
Patchology Rosé Toes Softening Foot Mask
The Patchology Rosé Toes renewing foot mask is packed with moisturizing shea butter, revitalizing resveratol, and a heavenly strawberry scent to soothe those dry winter tootsies.
Patchology Rosé Toes Softening Foot Mask
$10
Life Skills for Teens
If you live in perpetual fear that there’s some fundamental life skill you’re gonna forget to teach your teen, this Amazon-bestselling book has your back. It’s called Life Skills for Teens: How to Cook, Clean, Manage Money, Fix Your Car, Perform First Aid, and Just About Everything in Between, and with over 5,000 nearly-perfect ratings, it’s something your teenager will actually want to read.
Life Skills for Teens
$9.79
Rapid Ramen Cooker
If your teen could subsist on ramen and ONLY ramen (thank goodness multivitamins are a thing), they’ll love this 2-pack of Rapid Ramen Cookers as seen on Shark Tank. It’s the perfect size for a pack of their favorite flavor, has a foolproof waterline so they always know how much to put in, and is microwave and dishwasher-safe.
Rapid Ramen Cooker (2 Pack)
$17.29
TONYMOLY I’m Real Sheet Mask Collection
Cult-favorite K-beauty brand TONYMOLY brings you this collection of sheet masks for a little self-care that packs a lot of punch.
TONYMOLY I'm Real Sheet Mask Collection
$26
Dunkin’ Hot Chocolate Bomb
This decadent hot chocolate bomb is filled with mini marshmallows – and all you’ve gotta do is pour six ounces of hot milk on top, sit back, and watch it melt into a creamy and delicious cup of cocoa.
Dunkin' Hot Chocolate Bomb
$6.95
UGG Darcy Cozy Socks
‘Tis the season for toasty toes in cozy socks, and these are warm, fuzzy, and comfy without loud patterns and available in six neutral colors … so your teen can wear them with anything. Like, you know, Crocs.
UGG Darcy Cozy Socks
$19.95
Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch
Acne is a bummer — and one that, unfortunately, many teens have to deal with on the regular. These drug-free, healing hydrocolloid acne patches help heal spots quickly and improve the look of pimples overnight. Clinically tested, safe for all skin types, and zero animal testing!
Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch
$8.62
Kawaii Kitties Stress Relief Toys
Teens are in the unique position of being kids with adult-like levels of stress — so these adorably squishy and stretchy stress-relief kitties are the perfect solution for focus and to relieve anxiety.
First Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub
Teens can banish bumps on the bod with this exfoliating scrub from First Aid Beauty … so their legs and arms can at least be smooth while they’re wearing shorts and t-shirts in the dead of winter.
First Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub
$12
Caseative Cute Water Ripple iPhone Case
Considering your cellphone is one of the few accessories that goes with you everywhere, a statement-making case is a must-have. The Caseative Cute Water Ripple iPhone Case comes in 15 colors (this iridescent shade is our favorite), and has beveled edges to protect against screen cracks.
Caseative Cute Water Ripple iPhone Case
$13
Drunk Elephant D-Bronzi™ Bronzing Drops with Peptides
Leave it to influencer Alix Earle to turn a years-old skin-care product into the hottest holiday gfit of the year for the under-25 set. These Drunk Elephant bronzing drops give any complexion the most gorgeous glow, and work just as well layered under makeup as they do on their own.
Drunk Elephant D-Bronzi™ Bronzing Drops with Peptides
$38
heyday™ with Jialei Sun—Apple AirPods Pro Gen 1/2 Case
If AirPods were at the top of your teen’s gifting list last year, this strawberry-shaped case should be number one this season. Not only is it super cute, but it will help prevent any Airpod mixups in the locker room.
heyday™ with Jialei Sun—Apple AirPods Pro Gen 1/2 Case
$15
INSTAX 2023 Frame Ornament
Take photos offline and put them on display with the INSTAX 2023 Frame Ornament, a cool-but-festive way to get teens into the holiday spirit.
INSTAX 2023 Frame Ornament
$8
Hanky Panky Holiday 3-Pack
Undies may not *seem* like the coolest stocking stuffer on the market, but according to one NYC-based 15-year-old, this holiday-themed Hanky Panky trio is one any teen will be excited to unwrap.
Hanky Panky Holiday 3-Pack
$64
Cute Fridge Magnets 21-Pack
Decorating your room is basically a teenage rite of passage, and these gemstone magnets will allow them to hang photos, posters, and other keepsakes on a whiteboard or any other metal surface… without poking holes in their parents’ walls. Talk about a gift where everyone wins!
Cute Fridge Magnets 21-Pack
$17
LUSTEMBER Beaded Phone Lanyard
Losing your cell phone is an experience many teens know all too well (… you didn’t think we’d get through an entire teen-focused gift guide without a T-Swift nod, did you?), but this beaded phone lanyard will help them keep it close at all times.
LUSTEMBER Beaded Phone Lanyard
$7
Urban Outfitters Mushroom Glass Candle
Set the vibe with one of these Mushroom Glass Candles, which make for cute decor pieces long after their flames have burned out.
Urban Outfitters Mushroom Glass Candle
$28
Ettika Flower Power Daisy Hair Claw Set
These daisy hair clips are the 2023 version of the ‘90s claw clips that everyone had to have. They come in tons of bright, fun colors, but these neon shades are our statement-making favorites.
Ettika Flower Power Daisy Hair Claw Set
$30
LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Mask Intense Hydration with Vitamin C
No fewer than five real-life teenagers named the LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Mask as one of their dream stocking stuffers, so you know you can’t go wrong gifting this to one of the high school beauty lovers in your life. It’s infused with hydrating and nourishing ingredients that moisturize while you sleep, making chapped lips feel like last year’s problem.
LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Mask Intense Hydration with Vitamin C
$24
Beloved Lavender and Chamomile Tea Bath Bomb
Teens have got their own set of unique stressors, and this bath bomb from Beloved will help them unwind after exams season. It’s infused with lavender and chamomile, two zen-inducing scents that lead to relaxation and better sleep.
Beloved Lavender and Chamomile Tea Bath Bomb
$6
Rhode Beauty Peptide Lip Tint
“I love the Rhode Lip Treatments, and I think a colored one would be great to add to my collection—they just feel so good on my lips” says Madysen Minton, the 15-year-old co-Founder of TWiiSH Skincare (which also has a slew of great stocking stuffers on offer). She’s hoping to unwrap the Ribbon shade this Christmas, but you really can’t go wrong with any of the five fresh-to-market shades.
Rhode Beauty Peptide Lip Tint
$16
Tenmiro LED Lights for Bedroom
Millennials may have been all about fairy lights, but Gen Z is all about tricking out their rooms with LEDs. This kit comes with 100+ feet of LED light strips to make any space feel like it belongs on an episode of MTV Cribs (… a show that most of today’s teens have probably never heard of).
Tenmiro LED Lights for Bedroom
$29
Half Magic Every Day Fierce Set
Euphoria fans will go nuts for Half Magic’s Everyday Fierce Set, which came from the brain of the show’s makeup artist. It comes with a beloved liquid eyeliner as well as easy-to-apply glitter that will give makeup newbies a chance to play with statement-making looks.
Half Magic Every Day Fierce Set
$35
Art Class Fun Food Themed Earring Set (9 Pack)
This 9-piece set is chock full of fun food-related earrings (plus some artful little gems) that will make creating an earscape feel like an everyday practice in artful accessorizing.
Art Class Fun Food Themed Earring Set (9 Pack)
$7
PHLUR Deluxe Eau de Parfum Set
Any time PHLUR launches a fragrance, it’s pretty much guaranteed to go viral—and this three-piece kit will give #perfumetok obsessives a chance to test out some of the brand’s bestselling scents. Missing Person is a musky bergamot that’s meant to feel like the nude lipstick of fragrance, Tangerine Boy is a super-bright citrus, and Solar Power is basically summer in a bottle—a perfect perfume wardrobe, indeed.
PHLUR Deluxe Eau de Parfum Set
$28
Baublebar Varsity Initial Sticker
Give the gift of personalization with one (or a whole bunch!) of these initial stickers, which can be affixed to a laptop, a binder, a backpack—really, anything—for an air of individualized flare.
Baublebar Varsity Initial Sticker
$12
Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza Card Game
Your teen will immediately want to get everyone together to play the Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza Card Game within minutes of unwrapping. It’s part card game, part race to the finish, and totally fun for the whole family.
Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza Card Game
$10
Small Portable Charger for iPhone
Compatible with several different iPhone models, this portable powerhouse is cordless and the size of a tube of lipstick, so your teen can pop it easily into a backpack, pocket, or purse and have plenty of “juice” for their battery wherever they are.
Small Portable Charger for iPhone
$19.96
THINKWORK Car Emergency Kit
There are few moments more exciting in a teen’s life than hitting the road for the first time, and this kit will give new drivers everything they need to do it safely. It comes with a first-aid kit, pink jumper cables, a safety hammer, a traction rope, a hand flashlight, anti-skid adhesive Point gloves, a tire pressure gauge, a whistle with compass, a snow shovel, a reflective triangle warning frame, a safety vest, and a waterproof storage tote.
Originally $38.68
THINKWORK Car Emergency Kit
$32.49
ESARORA Ice Roller for Face & Eye
Early mornings are extra tough for teens, and this ice roller will help wake ’em up while also offering a moment of solo, stress-free self-care.
Originally $18.99
ESARORA Ice Roller for Face & Eye
$15.19
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