58 Best party favours for teens (stuff they won’t roll their eyes at)

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It is incredibly difficult to get gifts for teenagers right, so it stands to reason it is even harder to find party favours for teenagers that they will like and even think are cool (or should that be ‘leng’ if you have a UK teenager?!)

If you are daunted at the prospect of finding favours that find favour with teens, I’ve done the hard work for you and put together a list of ideas.

There are 58 favours on this list, all of which are capable of winning hard-to-achieve teen approval.

58 Birthday party favours teens will love

The list has favours suitable for girls and boys, plus gender-neutral ideas that work for either. 

Clearly, you know your teen and their friends better than anyone, so I hope you will find plenty of inspiration for the perfect favours.

Before you scroll down to the list, take a look at my top tips for finding great party favours for teens. 

Related: The big list of brilliant gift ideas for teenage girls

Tips for finding great party favours

If you thought it was hard work finding great presents for kids, it ain’t got nothing on trying to find gifts that get teen approval.

So it is no wonder you’ve landed on this page if you are stumped trying to find favours that you feel confident your teen and their friends will actually like. 

Here are some useful tips I’ve put together based on my experience shopping for gifts and favours for teens. 

1. TIKTOK IS YOUR FRIEND

Teen trends have always moved quickly, but social media ensures they can blink and miss them, especially if you aren’t a teen! I use the teen social media channel du jour, TikTok, to discover the latest teen trends. It helps me put together my Christmas gift-buying list for my daughter and ensures every gift is a hit.

2. COVETABLE AND USEFUL ALWAYS WIN 

Finding party favours that work for teens is next level. Gone are the days of stuffing party bags with an assortment of little bits.

The favours that win favour with teens are the things they will actually use or covet. 

Dupes (products that are like designer or high-end products at affordable prices) are particularly covetable for teen girls.

3. MATCH THE FAVOUR TO THE PARTY THEME

I’ve kept the list of ideas fairly generic. Match the item to the party theme to really create a party favour that packs a punch.

4. THE BEST STORES FOR TEEN PARTY FAVOURS

There are favour ideas for a range of price points on the list; you need to find the shop that sells a version that meets your budget. Here are some of my favourite places to hunt for great gifts and party favours for kids:

• Notonthehighstreet
• Etsy
• TKMaxx/TJMaxx
• Urban Outfitters
• Asos
• SuperDrug
• Boots
• Sephora
• H&M
• And, of course… Amazon!

MY FAVOURITE PARTY FAVOURS FOR TEENS

Here is a little photo gallery of some of my current favourite teenage party favours for teens. Carry on scrolling down to see the full list of 58 ideas.

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58 Party favour ideas for teens

Here is a list of the best 58 party favour ideas for teenagers that you can use for your teen girl’s or boy’s next birthday party.

A single well-chosen item from a brand they love will surely be a hit. I hope you like the ideas.

1. Lip balm
2. Lip scrub
3. Lip mask 
4. Face Masks – sheet masks like this Nip+Fab Bubble mask are super popular
5. Glow Cube – super popular TikTok trend. There are even Glow Cube recipes
6. Body spray
7. Body lotion 
8. Body scrub
9. Shower gel
10. Mini make-up brush set
11. Lip gloss
12. Lip oil – Collection Lip Spa Oil is a current favourite with teen girls
13. Face glow – E.L.F Halo Glow Liquid Filter is a super popular Hollywood Glow dupe
14. Clear eyebrow gel
15. Hair mask
16. Cool hairbrush – this Lily England brush and comb set is very cool (leng!)
17. Nail polish – go for the colour of the season (TikTok is great for teen trend intel)
18. Nail stickers
19. Mini manicure set – This Sephora mini manicure kit is super cute
20. Hair scrunchie
21. Cord and bead bracelet – teens love these little Ella Bartlett bracelets
22. Necklace
23. Sleep mask – these personalised sleep masks are gorgeous
24. Fun gaming socks – these ‘Do Not Disturb’ socks are ace!
25. Slipper socks
26. Cool pair of socks (sports brands go down well)
27. Graphic T-shirt
28. Personalised T-shirt
29. Personalized pillowcases
30. Fluffy throw – perfect for snuggling in their bedrooms (endlessly!!)
31. Fluffy cushion
32. SquishMallow or Beanie Baby (a cute nostalgia for childhood creeps in when the teen years arrive)
33. LED strip lights – my 13-year-old has these strip lights, and they really do make her room look great
34. Gooseneck phone holder – my 13-year-old has this holder. It’s much better for her posture
35. Mini succulent pot plant
36. Crystals
37. Cute candle – How about this ‘This Candle Smells Like Harry Styles‘ soy wax candle?!!
38. Giant chocolate bar
39. Hot chocolate bomb
40. Novelty chocolates – these kettlebell chocolates work for sporty kids
41. Flavoured popcorn
42. Box of Jelly Bellys
43. Water bottle
44. Reusable boba tea cup and straw
45. Build on Brick Lego cup – this is great for kids of ALL ages!
46. Cute keyring
47. Pop Socket
48. Blank journal
49. Inspirational book
50. Graphic novel – Paper Girls is even more popular since the Streaming TV series launched in 2022
51. Gel pens
52. Card games
53. Sports cards
54. Brain teaser games
55. Mini drone
56. Stress ball or toy
57. Guitar pick punch
58. Cool skateboard wheels

DO YOU NEED TO DO PARTY FAVOURS FOR TEENS?

Do you need to do party favours for teenagers? Are they even necessary? The simple answer is no.

You absolutely don’t, and luckily the days of having to come up with creative ideas for filling party bags are behind you.

However, in my experience, the early teen years see the size of the parties or birthday gatherings shrink to close friends (ahead of them ramping back up again for the later teen years).

So it can be a nice touch to give your teen’s friends a little something to say thank you for helping to celebrate your teen’s birthday.

OVER TO YOU

Party favours for teenagers aren’t essential but can make the birthday celebration even more special. With so many ideas on the list above, I feel confident you will find something that will be a hit with your teen and their friends.

Whether it’s something practical like lip balm or something fun like a mini drone, there is sure to be something that will make your teen’s birthday party one to remember!