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Yes, Shopping for Your Teen *Can* Be Easy
Teens can be extremely fickle. For the most part, they live and die by what's cool and trendy. Today, they're into TikTok and living their lives online as a VSCO girl, and tomorrow, who the heck knows? Luckily for you, Parade is making holiday shopping for the teen in your life as simple as possible by rounding up 50 of the most-coveted VSCO girl gift guide items that are under $50.
We know, we know—Apple AirPods, the Meta Quest 2, and other techy items are some of the best Christmas/Hanukkah and other holiday gifts of the year, but let's face it. We can't all afford to shell out for those. These 50 products that teens love are so much more affordable and, we promise, just as exciting (rope lights—yes!).
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If you're stumped on what to get the teen in your life, look no further. Whether she's into record players or he's into sports, there's something on this ultimate roundup list for everybody, no matter their interests and no matter your price point.
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Turn back time with the Crosley Cruiser. Crosley Cruiser Portable Turntable Kit, $44.96 at Walmart
It's the only eyeshadow palette you'll ever need—it's that versatile. Baby Got Peach Eyeshadow Palette, $14 at ColourPop
There's one for every day of the week—and then some! 12 Pack Large Hair Claw Clips, $13.98 on Amazon
Achieve perfect loose curls with this miracle-working curling wand. Terviix Small Curling Wand Iron, $23.99 on Amazon
Why get your nails done when you can literally make your own polish by your own hand? The teens in your life will save money and make their own awesome shades. Mixify Make Your Own Nail Polish Kit, $39.95 on Amazon
Sometimes teens need a cute reminder to stay hydrated. Hydro Flask Water Bottle with Straw Lid, $39.95 on Amazon
Goodbye, dull, oily skin. Say hello to glowing skin with this handy kit of fruit-based moisturizers, cleansers, and serums. Glow Recipe Fruit Babies Bestsellers Kit, $52.50 on Amazon
Finally, a comfortable bra! Limitless Wirefree Scoop Bra, $50 at Pepper
The latest launch from Roku, Roku Premiere, makes for easy setup and includes all the go-to streaming platforms like Netflix and Hulu. Roku Premiere, $29 on Amazon
Smartphone lighting will never be the same again. LITTIL Selfie One, $29.99 on Amazon
Feeling hungry? Feeling angry? Match the food cards as quickly as you can to win. Big G Games Hangry Board Game, $13.23 on Amazon
Gotta wash up if you wanna get the dough! Yes, that's real money in there. Money Soap, $19 on Etsy
Weighted and fluffy, there's nothing more comfortable than a Sleep Philosophy Blanket. Sleep Philosophy Blanket, $57.99 on Amazon
Personalize an LED lamp for your favorite teen, featuring their very own name for a cool, unusual neon night light. Personalized LED Name Light, $19.17 on Etsy
All the scrunchies! Teens are always losing hair ties, so help them top up their supply. Velvet Scrunchie Set, $12 at Urban Outfitters
It's the go-to jacket of the season! Lightweight Puffer Jacket, $79.95 at Hollister
Light up the room with this gorgeous replica of the full moon. Moonlight Moon Lamp, $19.99 on Amazon
Stay comfy, but stay cute, too. These little potatoes can keep toes warm and cozy. Smoko Tayto Heated Potato Slipper, $38 at Smoko
A genuine amethyst crystal, this PopSocket makes holding your phone more comfortable. Genuine Amethyst PopSocket, $30 at PopSockets
Store favorite jewelry and trinkets in a teensy box featuring your teen's astrological sign. Zodiac Trinket Box, $9.99 at Urban Outfitters
Tiny, but powerful. JBL Clip 3 Bluetooth Speaker, $37.95 on Amazon
Boba, anyone? Learn how to make your own! Bubble Tea Kit, $40 at Uncommon Goods
It's cute, it's quirky, it's gimmicky. Plus, teens need socks. Pizza Socks Box, $25.99 on Amazon
Included is an LED lamp, nail file, and a top and base coat. It's everything your teen needs to do their own gel manicures! All Nighter Gel Polish Starter Kit, $26.99 at Makartt
This Jetson Jupiter Kick scooter is literally outfitted with LED lights for fun late-night scooting that parents don't have to worry about. Jetson Jupiter Kick Scooter With LED Light-Up Deck, $29.99 on Amazon
From waking you up to helping you sleep, any teen that gets on the aromatherapy train is about a decade ahead of the game. Aromatherapy Essential Oil Diffuser Gift Set, $49.95 on Amazon
For your teenage sk8r boi (or girl). RD Street Series Skateboard, $31.99 on Amazon
Everything has a way of coming back again. Even instant cameras. Fujifilm Instax Mini 9 Instant Camera, $82.99 on Amazon
Alexa, turn on the light. Yep, it could really be that simple. Echo Glow Smart Lamp, $29.99 on Amazon
Your teen will love getting all 'Euphoria' with these 39 shades of shadow. 39-Color High Pigmented Shimmer Matte Eyeshadow Palette, $14.99 on Amazon
Give the gift of 24/7 full battery. Mophie Power Boost XXL Universal External Battery, $19.99 on Amazon
This game didn't gain a 5-star Amazon review for nothing! Pandemic Game, $30.06 on Amazon
No need for a dryer, curler, and straightener. Now your teen only needs one hot tool: this Revlon brush that brushes, dries, and styles. Revlon One Step Dryer Volumizer, $32.49 on Amazon
Pimples? Ick. Give zits the hand and kiss them goodbye with the ultimate anti-acne kit. Mario Badescu Acne Starter Kit, $30 on Amazon
Ugh, plugging in your phone is so 2018. This wireless charger will juice up phones in no time. Plus, it looks cool. Yootech Wireless Charger, $11.19 on Amazon
For your teen's next movie night, they can pop their own popcorn without the microwave. Ecolution Original Microwave Micro-Pop Popcorn Popper, $12.99 on Amazon
For lovers of Taco Tuesday only. Fitness can be fun! Crazy Dog Taco T-Shirt, $14.99 on Amazon
Charged tech? Happy teen. This charging stand can juice up everything they have, too. BEACOO Charging Stand Dock Station for AirPods, Apple Watch, and Phone, $27.99 on Amazon
Totally dishwasher safe (yes, even the spout!), the Rambler from YETI is also customizable so you can engrave your teen's name on there. YETI Rambler 36 oz Bottle with Chug Cap, $50 on Amazon
Challenge your teen's mind with a starter paper airplane kit that's both fun and (secretly) educational. Ugears Flight Starter Paper Airplane, $37.85 on Amazon
Raising the next Annie Leibovitz? This snap-on lens brings any smartphone camera to the next level. NELOMO Universal Professional HD Camera Lens Kit, $29.99 on Amazon
Give the gift of cozy with these snuggly slippers. Fuzzy Fluffy Furry Fur Slippers, $16.99 on Amazon
If your teen spends tons of time in front of their Xbox, this headset will help enhance their experience tenfold. Bengoo V4 Xbox Gaming Headset, $19.99 on Amazon
It may look like your average basketball, but this ball by GlowCity is actually glow-in-the-dark, making it perfect for late-night ballin'. GlowCity Light-Up Basketball, $49.97 on Amazon
Through Bluetooth, this banana phone actually hooks up to your teen's smartphone. It's funny, it's quirky, and why the heck not? Banana Phone, $39.99 on Amazon
AirPods are always a good gift but let's face it, they're a little out of budget for some of us. Make up for it by gifting your teen this silicone case accessory for the AirPods someone else can gift them. Silicone Airpods Case, $4.99 on Amazon
The Chameleon is big amongst teenagers because it's all about pulling off a white lie. Makes sense, right? The Chameleon Board Game, $16.82 on Amazon
If your teen is always losing their keys, it's time they get a Tile. (Unless you want to keep tearing apart their room looking for the keys every day.) Tile Sticker from Amazon, $54.99 on Amazon
It'll get colorful real quick in any room with these LED strip lights that pulsate along to music. LED Strip Lights L8Star, $15.19 on Amazon
With adjustable focus and a hardy exterior, the Portable Phone Projector fits any phone up to 6.3" x 3.2" and projects images up to 8x. YOTON Portable Phone Projector, $49.99 on Amazon
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