Meet the best 18th birthday gifts for every type of soon-to-be adult, whether they're tech-obsessed or have a penchant for perfumes.
Turning 18 is a major milestone—it's the first stage of adulthood where you can finally vote, get a tattoo, and even skydive. Inevitably, gift-givers are responsible for finding a present that's several notches above what their teen already has—so using the same ideas list as you did for Christmas gifts for your teenager won't do.
That's why we've put together our pick of the best 18th birthday gifts, which can be purchased online and shipped to your front door. Our curation offers timeless and trendy finds for their pursuits—from starting university and attending frat parties to filming the latest TikTok dance. With our guidance, your beloved Gen-Zer won't deem you as cheugy (aka out with the times).
The best 18th birthday gifts that'll make an impression
Give them something they'll remember with this edit of impressive 18th birthday gifts...
Where to buy the best 18th birthday gifts in the US
- Amazon: Score discounts on tech, beauty, fashion, books and more
- Best Buy: Shop discounted tech products from TVs, phones, and more
- Etsy: Expansive selection of handmade and bespoke gifts
- Nordstrom: The ultimate hub of both high-end and affordable gifts
- Sephora: Get the newest and best in beauty—from fragrance to skin, hair and more
- Target: The ultimate one-stop-shop for affordable gifts in home, tech, and more
- Urban Outfitters: Explore quirky women's fashion and trendy lifestyle finds
Our pick of the best 18th birthday gifts in the US
We've scoured far and wide to compile the best destinations for 18th birthday gifts across categories, from fashion finds and travel essentials.
Where to find the best 18th birthday gifts in the UK
- Amazon: Best for last minute gifts—from bestselling books to the newest tech and more
- Boots: The go-to destination for affordable beauty brands
- Cult Beauty: A hub of prestige makeup, haircare, skincare, fragrance, and more
- Currys: Shop top-rated smart tech, kitchen gadgets, and more
- Feel Unique: A hotspot featuring over 1,000 beauty and cosmetics brands
- John Lewis: All the trendiest brands and latest designers in fashion, beauty and tech
- Not On The High Street: Gift them something thoughtful and personalized
- Selfridges: Get designer handbags, accessories and more
Our pick of the best 18th birthday gifts in the UK
Dominique (Dom) is a very online shopping writer at Woman & Home, where she covers products, sales/deals, and market news across categories. Before joining the team, she penned stories as an editorial fellow at Insider Reviews, the affiliate commerce team at Insider Inc./Business Insider. The bespectacled NJ transplant specializes in commerce journalism, women’s lifestyle content, and hoarding makeup—much to her mother’s dismay.
Her foray into storytelling began in the early aughts, the era in which she developed a passion for fiction writing and an aversion to math. This passion, along with many failed math exams, led her to Marist College, where she studied public relations, creative advertising, and English.
Aside from writing, she doodles in notebooks, crafts memes, and sleuths for homes out of her tax bracket on Zillow. Follow her adventures via the web:
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