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25 Christmas gifts tween girls will actually be obsessed with, from viral must-haves to everyday essentials
Here's what's on their wish list... for this year, at least.
The Gen Z-er knows exactly what’s cool nowadays, whether that’s beauty, fashion, tech or lifestyle. And not only do they follow the latest and greatest trends, but this is the generation of the trend setter. It seems every month there is a new must-have product reaching TikTok fame, be it the Owala bottle, the newest drop of Jellycat or a viral skincare product.
So with Christmas approaching, we took it upon ourselves to create a comprehensive gift guide, featuring best gifts for tween girls. We spend our days poring over beauty samples, viral tech gadgets, and all the latest fashion trends that have surely captured the attention of the average 10-year-old girl. So, instead of asking her what she wants (boring!), use our edit to find a gift that's special and a surprise.
Whether she’s redecorating her room for the third time, playing Taylor Swift’s latest album on repeat or amassing a makeup collection that's bigger than yours, we found the gifts she'll love (and will score you serious aura points). She'll think you're a mind reader when you give her a Labubu doll, the latest fashion trainers, cosy UGGS, or any of the other cute things that pre-teen girls really want.
The Christmas gifts tween girls actually want
Anything monogrammed is always a win for the holidays. The tween in your life will love this trendy bubble letter necklace from Missoma. It’s 18ct gold-plated, making it the perfect luxury gift for a special little someone.
There’s a very good chance she has a Jellycat on her wish list, and this marshmallow charm duo defo fits the bill.
She’ll find it impossible not to love this gorge scrunchie from Damson Madder. It’s 100% Gen Alpha-approved.
She'll be stoked to receive this beautiful charm bracelet, complete with three charms, from Astrid & Miyu.
If your tween is just starting to navigate breakouts, this is a fun, confidence-boosting skincare essential to pop into their stocking. Each smily face protects the pimples while helping reduce redness and swelling overnight.
Owala FreeSip Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle
Fact: Cool tweens also drink their water from Owalas. We don't make the rules, we just marvel at how hydrated everyone is all the time!
Tweens are prone to spots, so these handy little pimple patches will undoubtedly become their BFFs. They draw the gunk out of blemishes to help reduce inflammation overnight. Gross, but practical.
Let her live out her Sabrina Carpenter hair dreams! With five detachable heads and currently 35% off, you’re certainly getting bang for your buck.
Every tween wants a Stanley Cup; it’s just common knowledge. Plus, celebs from Tyla to Olivia Rodrigo have confirmed it’s a cool girl essential.
They're always on their phones, after all. Help your fave tech addict out by gifting them this wireless fast charger.
The chokehold these smiley face slippers have had on us ever since we laid eyes on them is honestly not okay, and yes, we can confirm they're the perfect gift for any tween.
If she's a Swiftie, she'll absolutely adore this gift! What better way to store all the makeup she’s been stealing from your dresser...
Trust us when we say that they want a baby fridge in their room. It's perfect for drinks or skincare items, and there's a dimmable makeup mirror on the door.
These snuggly slippers are stylish enough for school, but comfy enough for wearing around the house. Plus, they pair perfectly with another tween wardrobe staple: yoga pants.
Her TikTok For You Page is full of dance moves, beauty products, and memes we don't understand, but there are also some useful tips in there—especially if she likes to cook. This cookbook features 75 recipes, including Dubai chocolate bites!
Not a Labubu, but equally horrifying and bound to be adored by the tween in your life. Plus, it’s under £20. Result!
Yeah, her smartphone has a pretty nice camera built in, but digital cameras are popular right now. For the price, this one has some impressive features—it takes photos and video, has image stabilisation, and a timer.
A faux-fur bubble blanket is probably on her gimme list this year. This rainbow style looks like cotton candy in the best way, but it comes in 5 other colourways too.
She may not be wearing perfume every day, but for special occasions, she'll love reaching for this set.
Play Elphaba, Glinda, Fiyero, or Nessarose and battle it out for a property monopoly in the Emerald City. It's a fun way to pass the time in between repeat viewings of the two Wicked movies. Pink goes good with green, no?
Jessica is a commerce editor at Hearst Magazines, where she writes for Good Housekeeping, Esquire, House Beautiful, Country Living, Cosmopolitan, Elle, Elle Decor, Town & Country, Harper's Bazaar, and Prevention. With more than 15 years of experience, she tests and reports on useful, unique, and trending products—everything from baby gear to home decor to power tools—and tracks the best sales in the lifestyle and tech spaces.
Hannah is the Shopping Editor at Cosmopolitan, covering all things from chic home decor to trendy fashion finds, TikTok products that are actually worth your $$$, and the perfect gift to buy for your boyfriend's mom. She previously wrote for Seventeen and CR Fashion Book. Follow her on Instagram for hot takes on red carpet fashion and pictures of her office outfits that nobody asked for.
Megan Uy is an associate shopping editor at Cosmopolitan, where she searches for the best products in all things fashion, home, beauty, sex, gifts, and more, so you don’t have to. When she’s not writing for the site, she’s whipping up some cool and trendy content for the fashion section of the print magazine. She’s been with the brand since 2019 (when she was an itty-bitty editorial fellow), and she's also written for Delish, House Beautiful, and People. Follow her on Instagram to get some BTS of the editor life and chaotic NYC content. Also, feel free to hit her up if you ever wanna discuss the madness that is TikTok.
