Best Gifts for Teens

This article was written with help from AI and edited by Thrive Market’s talented team of human writers.

As the holiday season approaches, you may be searching for gifts that not only bring joy, but also promote a healthy lifestyle for the teens in your life. Shopping for teenagers can be a bit of a challenge, but we believe that selecting gifts that align with their interests while promoting overall health and wellbeing makes the process much more enjoyable. 

We’ve rounded up our top picks for holiday gifts from Thrive Market that are sure to resonate with any teenager. From nutritious snacks that are dupes for their favorite cookies and candies to conscious personal care items that encourage self-care, these gifts make perfect stocking stuffers for even the choosiest teens. 

Gifts for Teenage Girls 

If you’re on the hunt for holiday gifts for teen girls, we’ve got you covered with sweet treats and sustainable personal care products that keep the planet at top of mind. From better-for-you candies to heat-free haircare, these are the best holiday gifts for teenage girls from Thrive Market. 

Mad Hippie Holiday Bag  
With two beneficial serums and one rich cream, this special holiday gift set is the perfect present for any skincare enthusiast. 

SmartSweets Variety Pack
If she loves sour candies but doesn’t love all the sugar and additives, this variety pack from SmartSweets will satisfy those cravings without the unhealthy ingredients. 

Thrive Market Gluten-Free Blueberry Muffin & Bread Mix + Thrive Market Silicone Baking Cups
This pairing of reusable baking cups and gluten-free blueberry muffin mix makes a tasty holiday gift for teen girls who love baking.

Aura Cacia Relaxing Lavender Bubble Bath
The power of aromatherapy makes a hot bubble bath extra relaxing on a cold winter day, and this lavender bubble bath makes a great holiday gift. 

Well People Nudist Lip Butter #0, Natural
This vegan lip butter leaves lips soft and moisturized, and because it’s not tinted, it makes a great holiday gift for any teen girl’s skin tone. 

Blume Blue Lavender Superfood Latte Blend
Organic lavender, blue spirulina and coconut create a creamy, caffeine-free latte that rivals the pricey drinks from her favorite coffee shop. 

Kitsch Satin Heatless Curling Set, Sunset Tie Dye
This heatless hair styling set creates natural waves or tight curls without damaging the hair, so it makes a great gift for a teenage girl who’s embracing a natural beauty routine. 

Toto Foods Functional Cookie Sea Salt Chocolate Chip Cookie
With functional ingredients like reishi and turkey tail and healthier ingredients like almond butter and oat flour, this whole food cookie makes a wholesome snack — and a great gift. 

Gifts for Teenage Boys

Shopping for holiday gifts for teen boys? These are our favorite sweets, cooking supplies, and self-care products, as well as a few better-for-you stocking stuffers to add on to a larger gift. 

NOLÉ Shampoo & Conditioner Bar Discovery Set
For the environmentally conscious teenage boy who still prioritizes self-care, this discovery set of package-free shampoos and conditioners will be a welcome addition to his shower routine. 

Graza Drizzle & Sizzle Extra Virgin Olive Oil Gift Set
For the aspiring home chef, this gift set of quality olive oils from Graza will help to uplevel any recipe. 

Clif Bar Builders Protein Bars, Chocolate Peanut Butter
If he’s super active and always on the go, these protein bars make a great holiday gift for a teenage boy.  

Thrive Market Dark Chocolate Covered Marshmallows
Perfect for topping a steaming mug of hot chocolate, these marshmallows are coated Fair Trade Certified™ cocoa and crafted by seasoned chocolatiers in France. 

Alpine Provisions Castile Body Wash, Fir & Sage
With beneficial ingredients and a woodsy, winter scent, this body wash is a welcome addition to his shower.

Tony’s Chocolonely Milk Chocolate Bar With Gingerbread and Tony’s Chocolonely Dark Chocolate Bar With Candy Canes
Know a guy with a sweet tooth? These seasonal chocolates are made with fair trade cocoa and tap into the flavors of the holidays. 

Thrive Market’s “Healthy Living Made Easy” Cookbook
For the teenager who’s learning to cook for himself, our cookbook features easy, nutrient-dense recipes for every type of person (plus shoppable recipes that make it easy to ship the ingredients straight to your door). 

wellmade by Thrive Market Organic Greens
If he always starts his day with a healthy smoothie, this superfood blend of wheatgrass, moringa, kale, and spirulina makes the perfect gift for a teenage boy. 

Primal Kitchen Dipping Sauce in Special Sauce 
Know a teenager who loves his fast food? This healthier sauce dupe is made with wholesome ingredients, but still has the same tangy, savory flavor that’s great on burgers or fries. 

Chosen Foods Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
A healthier swap for additive-filled chocolate hazelnut spreads, this sweet treat is made with organic sugar and real hazelnuts, making it a tasty holiday gift that can be used in smoothies, desserts, toast, or eaten by the spoonful. 

HU Build-Your-Own Dark Chocolate Bar Bundle
Create the perfect gift for a teenage boy in all his favorite flavors with this build-your-own variety pack of unprocessed, ethically sourced chocolate.