A GIFT GUIDE TO WHAT TEEN AND COLLEGE AGE GIRLS WANT THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

October 8, 2020

Shopping for teen and college aged girls is tricky. They usually want something trendy, and with everything going on in the dumpster fire year that is 2020, who can even keep up with the latest trends? Well, never fear, I compiled a list based on recommendations from this exact demographic!

I conducted a poll asking teen girls and college students what gifts they would like to receive this upcoming holiday season. Although times are changing, the good news is that young women still love clothes and makeup! However, in the age of information accessibility, they want their clothes and makeup to be ethically and suitability made. Cheers to the next generation wanting to make our world a better a place!

On top of that, they are more proactive about mental health. Alongside the makeup and clothes recommendations I got, I also received many popular book titles attracting this age group.

Here are the top brands and items, young teens and college women hope to receive this holiday season!

Popular Books: Mental health is essential to today's youth, and the self-help books they are reaching for have come a long way. A big thing these books have in common is the format in which they are written. The language used in these books is raw, casual, and makes the experience more relatable and less intimidating. Here are some of the most popular book titles I received.

Makeup: Chances are a gift card to Sephora will make any teens day, but if you want to get specific with brands, these cosmetic lines seem to be the most popular.

Fenty Beauty was the most popular cosmetic line that came up. The cosmetic line created by Rhianna, "is a cruelty-free brand. We never test products or ingredients on animals, nor do we allow suppliers or affiliates to conduct testing on our behalf" (FentyBeauty.com). Also, they are all-inclusive and offer a wide variety of shades of makeup for every skin type!

Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez was also another popular cosmetic line that came up. Not only do they include over 48 shades for their foundations and concealers, but one percent of their annual sales go directly to the Rare Impact Fund. An organization dedicated to "help support the local, national, and global organizations that have a direct impact on the well-being of Rare Beauty's community, with a focus on underserved communities" (RareBeauty.com)

Self Care: You can't go wrong with a scented candle, luxurious face masks, work out clothes, and comfy pajamas! Here are some popular ones that any woman in your life will love!

Academic Focused Gifts: Believe or not, teens still like a planner they can physically write in. But this is Gen Z we are talking about, so make sure it's a little techy. This Rocketbook uses reusable paper, and it can upload all your handwritten notes to any cloud service! For those who really like to plan out their day and assignments, Day Designer has beautiful planners with room to write out your entire day by the minute.

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