Even the Pickiest 17-Year-Old Would Love Any of These Brilliant Gift Ideas

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Before you stress yourself out about what the heck kind of gift to get the 17-year-old in your life, I just want you to know that I hear you. I see you. And I 100 percent feel you. You’ve been tasked to shop for a person who’s in that phase of life where they’re constantly discovering new interests and dabbling in the latest TikTok trends That’s no easy feat! But don’t worry because this jam-packed list of the best gifts for 17-year-olds will come to your rescue. Not to toot our own horn, but JSYK, we here at Cosmo are experts in the art of teen gifting! (See: Best Gifts for Tween Girls, Best Gifts for Teen Boys, and Best Gifts for Teenage Girls.)

Filled with TikTok-viral items, trendy home decor, cult-favorite beauty products, and cool tech gadgets that’ll make their life so much easier, there are tons of stuff in here that will make any 17-year-old—whatever they're into—jump for joy. There's a pair of statement Adidas Gazelle sneakers, a personalized birth chart book and a custom horoscope crystal box for the astrology fan, and a beginner-friendly digital camera for the influencer-in-the-making who's always posting on the 'Gram. Take a deep breath, keep on scrolling, and let us do the hard lifting for you. All you gotta do is click and buy, and you're about to be your 17-year-old's favorite person ever. We gotchu!

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Home Office Lap Desk with Device Ledge

Here’s a cool gift that’ll encourage them to do their homework. Yep! This lap desk will allow them to work in bed comfortably. It can fit most laptops and it has a specific slot for their phone plus a mousepad. The cushion is super soft and breathable for those long nights too.

Satin Pillowcase

Something as simple as a silk pillowcase will excite your 17-year-old, trust! Not only will it make her bed cozier, but the smooth material offers many great benefits for hair and skin. It's been proven to help hydrate the skin and prevent static and split ends. TBH, I’d another one to your cart for yourself if I were you…👀

Wireless Charging Bluetooth Speaker

Teens love game-changing tech! (I mean, who doesn’t?) This do-it-all speaker is also a night light, a wireless charging station, and a phone holder. They can also change the light settings depending on what vibe/mood they want to set.

Bubble Letter Monogram Necklace

You can thank Hailey Bieber for this one. Everyone’s favorite style muse has convinced us that we need a bubble initial necklace. (Believe me, your teen is definitely on that train!) This one is less than 50 bucks and looks nearly identical to the one Hailey has. It’ll look amazing on its own or stacked with other pieces. You’ll get major points with this gift for sure.

Quilted Makeup Bag Floral Cosmetic Bag

Get them a pretty makeup bag and you’ll be solid! Fill it up with some of their favorite beauty products if you’re really trying to win them over.

Electric Lunch Box

Goodbye cold lunches! This mini Crock-Pot meant for to-go meals is hands-down the cutest lunch box they’ll ever have, and the most efficient one at that. It’s able to keep food warm as if it was just freshly made. Keep in mind though that they do have to plug it into an outlet for the warming feature to work but after a certain amount of time, it’ll keep their food hot for about an hour.

Women's Gabbi Ruched Hobo Handbag

If she’s a fashion girlie, you’ll always win her heart with a fab new purse. This style comes in a bunch of neutral and vibrant colors and it perfectly fits the essentials (aka phone, keys, wallet, and lip gloss). I think this might be her new go-to bag!

Icons To Go Set

A new skincare set from a TikTok-viral brand? You’ve hit the jackpot! This hydrating bundle includes two moisturizers, a sleeping mask, and a lip mask.

The Carry-On Flex

She’s probably due for a new and improved suitcase. This cult-favorite model is a classic carry-on with an expandable feature so she can fit that extra outfit, hair tool, or pair of shoes—all while still fitting in an overhead bin. Other standout details include 360-degree wheels, a built-in TSA combination lock, interior compression, and a strong shell.

Mini Donut Maker Machine

The gift of being able to easily make homemade donuts is unmatched. And the fact that it’s less than $25? You can’t beat it!

Women's Fuzzy Slippers

A 17-year-old will always love to open a present that has a pair of fuzzy slippers. (Take it from someone who’s been a 17-year-old girl before!) These memory foam ones will feel like pillows on her feet.

Sol de Janeiro Beija Flor Jet Set

Sol de Janeiro is one of those beauty brands that have teen girls in an absolute chokehold. Why? Because of its refreshing, delicious, and addicting tropical scents. This popular travel-friendly set consists of a body wash, a body cream, and a perfume mist with a fruity and floral fragrance.

Dressed Like a Daydream Needlepoint Pillow

This pillow is a no-brainer for the Swiftie in your life. IYKYK.

Sabrina Carpenter Tickets

Truly, there’s nothing like the gift of an ~experience~. And, ahem, just sayin’, you can still snag tickets for her to see Sabrina Carpenter! Get yourself a ticket too so you can jump in on the fun.

6 Pack Square Claw Clips

When in doubt, add some more claw clips to their collection! You can’t go wrong.

Sheet Mask Pack - Let’s Get Sheet Faced

Something she’ll always appreciate? A pack of sheet masks. She can choose from six different kinds that have different benefits like hydration, brightening, and more.

Soft Pinch Tinted Lip Oil

This Selena Gomez-approved lip product will never leave her side. Mark my words. The gel-to-oil, long-lasting formula of this tinted gloss is so comfortable and doesn’t feel sticky.

Womens Loungewear Set

Teenage girls may seem like the hardest bunch to shop for, but the power a cute two-piece set has on a 17-year-old gal will amaze you. Just trust me on this one! I mean, it’s a complete outfit that she can throw on and go. Expect lots of praise from her for this one!!

Digital Camera, FHD 1080P

Digital cameras are A Thing again, and the youths are all over it. This user-friendly and affordable option will allow her to capture super crisp photos. It even has a bunch of fun filter effects if they want to get creative with their pictures. Plus, its compact size means it’ll fit comfortably in most pockets and purses.

Birthstone, Natural Healing Crystals with Horoscope Box Set

Teen 101: If she’s an astrology lover, she’s probably into crystals. This customized box based on their zodiac sign features six different stones that’ll manifest allllll the good energy.

Award Winning Under Eye Mask (Blue, 24 Pairs)

Any 17-year-old would agree that skincare is more fun when the product is cute! Enter: These pretty under-eye masks that hydrate and tighten.

Step Wireless Mobile Photo Mini Color Printer (White)

With this lil gadget, she’ll be able to print out pictures whenever she wants! Yep, this wireless mini photo printer will connect to her phone via Bluetooth where she’ll be able to make physical copies of her favorite photos.

Original | Oversized Microfiber & Sherpa Wearable Blanket

I mean, it’s a blanket with sleeves, a hood, and a giant pocket… Of course, she’s gonna love it! (Wouldn’t be surprised if you ended up buying one for yourself too! 😏)

TikTok Remote Control

You’re looking at a device that will scroll through TikTok, turn pages on her Kindle, and take photos hands-free for her. How so? It’s a Bluetooth remote where she can control her screen with just the press of a button.

Smells Like Travis Kelce Candle

Get a 17-year-old girl a candle that “smells” like her celebrity crush and you’ll feel like you won the lottery. This one has beautiful notes of vanilla and oak.

Press On Nails

It’s probably hard for her to find time in her busy schedule to get her nails done. (And, let’s be real, she more than likely doesn’t have the budget for it because, ya know, they are #17.) Treat her to these fan-fave press-on nails that’ll give her a salon-level mani—right at home—in just a few minutes!

Fun Music Card Game

Encourage her time with friends to be ~phone-free~ with this fun music card game! One person (aka the card dealer for every turn) will pick a topic from the deck of cards and the other players will play a song from their phone that they think matches the topic on the card the best. The card dealer will then choose who they think has the best song. They’ll be playing this all day long, watch!

The Original Personal Safety Alarm

This may not be the cutest gift in the world, but it’ll keep her safe! It’s a small safety gadget she can take with her everywhere (unlike pepper spray and tasers which are illegal in some states) that’s both a loud siren and a strobe light. Whenever she feels unsafe, all she has to do is remove the top pin to activate it. It even comes with a keychain so she can attach it to her keyring, backpack, or belt loop.

Original 14-Inch Sunshine Rainbow with Clouds

The recipe for making a teen girl happy must include a Squishmallow plush toy. I don’t make the rules! So with that being said, how precious is this rainbow one? She’s gonna freak out when she sees it!!

Personalized Hand Embroidered Corner Bookmark

What to get the reader that’s not a book? A unique bookmark! This beautiful embroidered one perfectly fits at the corner of a page. You can even add her initial to it to make it that much more special.

Star Projector

A star projector will instantly turn her room into a galaxy. It has 33 different light effects that are available in various colors and speeds so that they can change the ambiance depending on their mood. Other fun features include a night light, a Bluetooth speaker, and a white noise machine with eight soothing sounds.

The Personalized Birthdate Book

Maybe you’re on the hunt for a gift that feels personal. In that case, I suggest getting her this made-to-order birthday book that’ll give her lots of enlightening information about her birth chart—including a detailed horoscope analysis and interesting insights about her life and personality.

B1 - Midnight Rose

Betcha she doesn’t have a rotating curling iron in her life! All they have to do is make sure their hair is clamped in the barrel and from there, it’ll do all the hard work for them. Bonus: It’s pink!!

FreeSip Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle with Straw

Something about 17-year-old girls? They’ve gotta have an emotional support water bottle. A cute one at that! You’ll win all the points if you gift her this Owala stainless steel bottle that’ll keep her drink cold for up to 24 hours. She’ll have the choice to drink either from its spout or built-in straw by pushing its handy lock button opening. It even has a carry loop feature to make traveling with it easier!

the rhode kit

Hailey Bieber’s skincare collection is definitely something she’s had her eyes on. And this is the chance to make her dreams come true! The kit has four hydrating essentials—the iconic Glazing Milk, the Peptide Glazing Fluid, the Barrier Restore Cream, and the viral Peptide Lip Treatment in Unscented—that she can use for her day and/or night routine.

AirPods Max Wireless Over-Ear Headphones

If you get her these headphones, you’ll automatically become her favorite person in the world—trust. The best-selling Apple AirPod Maxes are not just loved for their chic, sleek design but also for their sound quality, noise-canceling ability, and personalized spacial audio feature that delivers a surround sound experience. It’s available in four gorgeous colors: Green, Pink, Silver, Sky Blue, and Space Gray.

Bold Hope

No matter what their interests are, a gratitude journal is something they can always use. It gives them a place to record and reflect on positive moments in their life. This one from Happy Planner has 80 pages (!!) of guided prompts that focus on self-reflection and spreading gratitude and kindness.

Disco Ball Planter

A plant in a vase might be a nice present, but a plant in a disco ball planter? Ya can’t beat it.

Women's Classic Ultra Mini Platform

Salt and pepper, butter and bread, and your 17-year-old teen and UGG shoes are all examples of perfect pairs. That’s just how the world works! This platform UGG style is the Classic UGG boot with just some inches added to its sole. Its ultra-soft wool blend is incredibly cozy and its cut-off top makes it easier to wear longer pants. If you need more reason to get ’em, just know that most teens own these and love them!!

All Smiles Custom Blanket

She’s at the age where things as simple as a blanket will get her excited. Ahem, but don’t get it twisted…not just any blanket. One that will go ~aesthetically~ with her room. Like, this cool, neutral smiley face option where you can get it customized with her initials.

Cloud Eau de Parfum

The chances of her getting hyped over anything Ariana Grande-related are extremely high. And although you can’t get her the pop star’s new album Eternal Sunshine just yet, the pop star’s top-rated perfume is a great runner-up. From the stunning cloud bottle to its warm and spicy fragrance with notes of lavender blossom, juicy bear, bergamot, and vanilla, she’ll be wearing this scent non-stop.

Custom Neon Sign

All you gotta do is get them a neon sign with their name and you’ll be the best giftee ever. It can be as easy as that!

WONDERBOOM 3

Getting ready for school, doing homework, hanging out with friends, etc. are all incomplete without a solid speaker to listen to music from! I recommend this near five-star rated option that's incredibly lightweight, waterproof, dust-proof, floatable, and even has a separate Outdoor Boost button that amplifies sound when it's being used outdoors.

Gazelle Indoor Sneaker

We can probably assume sneakers are the main type of shoes they wear on the daily. So, in that case, you should make sure they’ve got cute, go-to ones! These pink Adidas Gazelles with bright green stripes will have people turning heads (aka all their friends asking her where they got them!!).

Pixel Love Monochrome Wristlet Phone Strap

Do not doubt the power of a phone charm. Sure, it might be an adorable beaded accessory, but it’ll also allow them to be hands-free—while still having their phone on them—if they ever have their hands full. Editor’s note: I can’t imagine going through life without mine!

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