Popsugar Parenting Christmas Best Christmas Gifts For Teenage Girls and Boys 2018 Christmas Shopping For Teens Doesn't Have to Be So Hard — We Got You Covered 17 December 2018 by Lauren Harano As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. We know what teens want this holiday season, and we're here to help. With all the cool new products out there, it can be hard to narrow down what they want and what they will actually use. So we rounded up some of the coolest Christmas gifts of 2018, including tech gadgets, clothes, and games of all kinds, that will win over even the most sceptical tweens and teens. Be sure to add these to your shopping carts — we know the teenager on your list will love them. — Additional reporting by Alessia Santoro and Murphy Moroney Related: 93 Cool Products That Take the Guessing Out of Buying a Gift For a 14-Year-Old Fujifilm Instax Mini Camera Your tween can snap some polaroids while hanging out with friends thanks to this Fujifilm Instax Mini Camera ($56, originally $69). Fujifilm Instax Mini Camera $56 from amazon.com Buy Now Beauty by POPSUGAR Be Cosmic Crystal Liquid Lip Image Source: ulta.com A little bit of holographic Beauty by POPSUGAR Be Cosmic Crystal Liquid Lip ($24), anyone? Beauty by POPSUGAR Be Cosmic Crystal Liquid Lip $24 from ulta.com Buy Now Sushi Go! Card Game Sushi Go! Card Game ($9) is the perfect fast-paced game for a sleepover. Sushi Go! Card Game $9 from amazon.com Buy Now iWatch Image Source: amazon.com From tracking how far they run to letting them answer text messages from their wrists, this new iWatch ($279 and up) can truly do it all. iWatch $279 from apple.com Buy Now Good Vibes Motivational Inspirational Enamel Lapel Pins Image Source: amazon.com For their denim jacket, a set of Good Vibes Motivational Inspirational Enamel Lapel Pins ($13). Good Vibes Motivational Inspirational Enamel Lapel Pins $13 from amazon.com Buy Now R2D2 USB ca Turn your teen's new wheels into a charging station with this R2D2 USB Car Charger ($25). (Don't forget to remind them: don't text and drive!) R2D2 USB Car Charger $25 from thinkgeek.com Buy Now Cute Food Doodle PopSocket Image Source: amazon.com This Cute Food Doodle PopSocket ($14) features some super delicious foods. 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Gummy Bear Lights $28 from uncommongoods.com Buy Now XO Magnetic Wall Decor Take cork boards to the next level with these super-sleek magnetic XO wall boards ($129), a cute place for teens to display photos, ticket stubs, cards, and more. magnetic XO wall boards $129 from pbteen.com Buy Now Scratch Map As your teen starts to grow up and become a little more independent, help them keep track of all of the places they've been — and all of the places they're dreaming to go — with this scratch map ($26 - $40). scratch map $26 from uncommongoods.com Buy Now LED Photo Clips String Lights Help them to show off some photos they've taken with this string of LED Photo Clip Lights ($35), which holds 50 photos. 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Velvet Channel Stitch Hang-A-Round Chair $125 from pbteen.com Buy Now Lip Balm Boutique Image Source: amazon.com Mini makeup mavens can get to work creating their own all-natural products courtesy of a Lip Balm Boutique ($16). Lip Balm Boutique $16 from amazon.com Buy Now Deborah Lippmann Bed of Roses Set Image Source: shop.nordstrom.com You can't go wrong with beiges, pinks, and purples when it comes to nail polish, so this Deborah Lippmann Bed of Roses Set ($36) is a winner. Deborah Lippmann Bed of Roses Set $36 from shop.nordstrom.com Buy Now Bluetooth Record Player Get your music-loving teen started off with a record collection by gifting them with this Bluetooth Record Player ($180) and one of their favourite albums on vinyl. Bluetooth Record Player $180 from urbanoutfitters.com Buy Now Beholder Bee Kind Pin Image Source: urbanoutfitters.com Your teen can wear a powerful reminder on their literal sleeve thanks to this Beholder Bee Kind Pin ($10). 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Novel Duffel Bag $85 from shop.nordstrom.com Buy Now Corkcicle Insulated Tumbler No matter their drink of choice in the morning, they can hop on the bus with it either hot or cold, thanks to this stylish Corkcicle Insulated Tumbler ($30). Corkcicle Insulated Tumbler $30 from amazon.com Buy Now Rose Gold Geometric String Lights These Rose Gold Geometric String Lights ($14) will add flair to your teen's bedroom — they even light up! Rose Gold Geometric String Lights $14 from amazon.com Buy Now Love Shelf Give them a place to put all their tchotchkes with this Love Shelf ($139). Love Shelf $139 from pbteen.com Buy Now UGG Dakota Slippers Keep her feet cosy in these fur-lined slippers ($100) that have a hard sole for wear outside as well as inside. fur-lined slippers $100 from shop.nordstrom.com Buy Now UE Boom 2 Compatible with any Bluetooth device, this wireless speaker ($110, originally $200) is a great gift for a music lover. wireless speaker $110 from amazon.com Buy Now Wheel Brightz LED Bicycle Lights Got a tween who loves to hit the pavement after school with the neighbourhood kids? These crazy-coloured Wheel Brightz LED Bicycle Lights ($30) take their ride to the next level. Wheel Brightz LED Bicycle Lights $30 from amazon.com Buy Now Spikeball Ball Game Set This fast-paced Spikeball Ball Game Set ($56) gets your squad up and moving. And since it can accommodate up to four players, you won't have to worry about taking turns. Spikeball Ball Game Set $56 from amazon.com Buy Now PBTeen Mini Fridge Of course the fridge downstairs is packed with goodies for the whole family to enjoy, but what teen wouldn't want to have their own mini-cooler ($249) for drinks or snacks to share with friends who come over right in their bedroom? mini-cooler $249 from pbteen.com Buy Now MYTAGALONGS Vixen Earbud Case Image Source: urbanoutfitters.com The MYTAGALONGS Vixen Earbud Case ($10) holds their headphones, a few cards, and other small, loose items they can't live without. MYTAGALONGS Vixen Earbud Case $10 from urbanoutfitters.com Buy Now Nomad Wireless Charging Hub Image Source: urbanoutfitters.com For the teen who always needs a full cell phone battery, this Nomad Wireless Charging Hub ($80) is an easy win. Nomad Wireless Charging Hub $80 from urbanoutfitters.com Buy Now UGG Men's Neumel Chukka Boots Image Source: amazon.com A comfy pair of UGG Men's Neumel Chukka Boots ($130) will surely be their Winter staple. 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Too Faced Dream Queen Set $58 from sephora.com Buy Now Handwriting Bracelet Image Source: etsy.com A completely custom Handwriting Bracelet ($28) means they can immortalize their favourite phrase. Handwriting Bracelet $28 from etsy.com Buy Now BlankNYC Meant to Be Moto Jacket With Removable Hood Image Source: shop.nordstrom.com There's just something effortlessly cool about this BlankNYC Meant to Be Moto Jacket With Removable Hood ($98). BlankNYC Meant to Be Moto Jacket With Removable Hood $98 from shop.nordstrom.com Buy Now BP. Heart-Shaped Sunglasses Image Source: shop.nordstrom.com A trendy pair of BP. Heart-Shaped Sunglasses ($15) ensures there's love in the eyes. BP. Heart-Shaped Sunglasses $15 from shop.nordstrom.com Buy Now Dwight Fact Faster Than Snakes T-Shirt Image Source: amazon.com Because this hilarious Dwight Fact Faster Than Snakes T-Shirt ($11-$20) pretty much says it all. 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Pizza Is My Soul Mate Double-Wall Water Bottle $25 from alwaysfits.com Buy Now Minetom Harry Potter Glasses Hoodie Image Source: amazon.com This Minetom Harry Potter Glasses Hoodie ($12-$13) comes in a few different colours. Minetom Harry Potter Glasses Hoodie $12 from amazon.com Buy Now Animal Headphones Image Source: amazon.com These trendy gold Emily & Meritt Animal Ear Headphones ($59) are not only adorable but also compatible with any of your teen's music-playing devices. Emily & Meritt Animal Ear Headphones $59 from pbteen.com Buy Now My Cinema Lightbox Image Source: amazon.com Your teen can display quotes, messages, or inspirational phrases on their My Cinema Lightbox ($30). My Cinema Lightbox $30 from amazon.com Buy Now EconoLed Harry Potter Vintage Diary Planner Image Source: amazon.com Use this EconoLed Harry Potter Vintage Diary Planner ($10) at work or school. 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