2021 Holiday Amazon Gift Guide: 30 Useful and Fun Gifts Under $50 for Teen, College Girls

Affordable Christmas gift guide filled with fun and practical presents under $50 for your teen or college-age girl.

Looking for inspiration for affordable gifts for your teen or college-age daughter, niece or grand-daughter? Take a look at my Amazon Christmas Gift Guide which is filled with presents under $50 that might also make thoughtful birthday gifts or cute graduation gifts, too. I have a teenage high school daughter and a college-age niece that have personally approved all these items. Heck, I even use some of these too. Hope these help with your list and comment below your awesome Amazon finds!

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Ask Alexa for just about anything. She may not do their homework, but she can help. Listen to music, audiobooks, find out how to spell a word, have her tell you a joke or what the score of the game is, and so much more with the Amazon Echo Dot.

Y’all, this is seriously the best thing ever! We have one in our kitchen and it frees up space and there’s no messy cord hanging down and no fear of water getting on our Echo Dot.

From novels for class, to self-help books, to the newest true crime books, they can stream and download thousands of audiobooks, podcasts and originals, while driving home for the holidays or on a lazy cold snowy day. Listen anywhere and anytime.

She can prop up her phone and watch her favorite show  while doing homework, crafting or journaling. 

This handy table lamp comes with an alarm clock, 4 USB ports and power outlets. No more bending over or behind your bed to plug in your phone. Perfect for her bedroom or dorm room.

Handmade Felt Animal Succulent Planter Pots

Teens are loving succulents these days and these adorable handmade felt animal planter pots can be customized with different colors. I could totally see these being personalized with her favorite colors or college colors or even her sorority colors. The owl one would be super cute for the Chi Omegas out there! These are small, about the size of a tennis ball and so cute. This seller has many different animals, but these are my favorites.

Note: Succulent plants not included. These are handmade items and shipping is not included with Prime orders. Be kind and support small business owners.

Wax Warmer & Scented Wax Melts

A wax warmer is a great Christmas gift for college girls who live in a dorm. Most dorms don’t allow you to burn candles in your room, so a wax warmer is a safer alternative. Make sure to buy a few scented wax melts to go with it too!

For all the mom’s out there, fill this book with all the precious memories and pearls of wisdom in this sweet journal, then give to your daughter before she goes to college.

Read my blog post to learn a bit more about this one.

This stuff is amazing and smells so good! Throw that shave gel and foam away! This smooth shave oil doesn’t clog razors or make the bathtub slippery, but it sure makes for a smooth shave. Perfect stocking stuffer!

Going to college? Going to that spring break beach trip? She’s going to need these to pack that suitcase with her entire closet!  Also, perfect for her to bring dirty clothes home from college for you to wash, because you know she will.

Let’s face it. She’s going to lose her phone or keys at some point, these Tile Mates will help her find it quickly. Up to 250 ft. range, water-resistant, and iOS and Android compatible.

Game changer in the hair drying world. No more expensive blowouts when you have this hair dryer brush. 

Hands down, the best facial sunscreen that won’t make them break out. A little pricey and a little bit goes a long way, but her future-self will be thankful when she doesn’t have sun damage wrinkles one day.

If she’s into reading horoscopes, she’ll love this handbook that will teach her about relationships and the nature of personalities using astrology.

Everyone needs a phone or device charger, why not have one with a paw print. Each “toe bean” lights up to let you know how much of a charge it has left.

The best face cleaner on the market in my opinion and my daughter’s dermatologist likes it too. Great for makeup removal and as a daily face wash. The entire CeraVe skincare line is awesome.

This set has a variety of different tweezers and comes with a case to keep them together. I bought two of these, one for my daughter and one for me. Pluck an eyebrow, pull out a splinter, apply eyelashes or use them for small crafts; these will get the job done!

These hydrocolloid acne pimple patches are for zits and blemishes and are a super hot item in the skincare world right now. Slap one of these babies on a pimple at night and it will be gone in no time. No messy creams to deal with. Great for everyone who gets pimples.

Another hot beauty product this year are these lip stains. These durable, waterproof, liquid lipsticks come as cotton swabs that you break and then apply to your lips.The color lasts all day and doesn’t come off when you eat or drink.

Super sleek portable electric toothbrush with a two minute timer. Comes in different colors, includes a travel case, and is rechargeable using a USB cord.

This compact and lightweight travel jewelry box is perfect to organize all her essential everyday jewelry.

This beautiful dainty handmade necklace can be customized with her birth month.

Note: These are handmade items and shipping is not included with Prime orders. Be kind and support small business owners.

The mother-load of makeup brush sets!  This set includes all shapes and sizes of brushes as well as a silicone cleaning mat and a color removal sponge she can clean her eyeshadow brushes off when switching colors. These are professional grade and will last her for years.

Perfect for class, the gym, the park or the next pep rally, the Hydro Flask keeps beverages cold up to 24 hours and hot up to 12 hours.

Keep her organized with this agenda planner that includes stickers, folder, and a bookmark. This has it all and now she has no more excuses!

Ok, so I know this might be a lame gift, but sometimes practical is perfect! This is a surge protector, power strip extension cord and is great for dorm rooms, bedrooms, and offices. Includes 8 standard outlets as well as 4 USB ports. I love how the outlets are on all sides to fit all the different kinds of plugs out there. It has overload protection that protects your electrical appliances/devices from lighting and power surges. 

Her space can now match her mood with these LED light strips that change to just about any color. They change with the music for that club vibe! Easy to install and you can control the lights with a free phone app.

Perfect for the shower, beach, bedroom, and on-the-go, this portable bluetooth speaker has a 12 hour playtime on a charge, has a suction cup and is waterproof. Comes in several colors.

Every Gen Z girl will have to have one of these in their wardrobe. Need I say more? Pair with some jeans or leggings and she’s ready for class, lounging around the house, shopping or hanging with friends. It has pockets, a hood and is so warm and comfy!

Got a girl that has an ear for music? Whether she’s a Mozart on the piano or just likes to play around, this adorable thumb piano would be a great gift for her. If you want something a little smaller, there’s a mini version that can fit on a keychain. Don’t forget the song book too!

Happy holidays and happy Amazon shopping!

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