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Gifts for Gen Z That Actually Slap

The Gen Zer in your life will tell you, kindly, that your thumbs-up emoji reads as passive-aggressive. Popular picks: film photos, LED lights, a good water bottle and skincare with a routine. Here are picks they'll actually use (no notes, hopefully).

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Bedroom desk with an instant camera, landscape instant prints, a sticker-covered water bottle, a scrunchie, fairy lights and a wrapped gift
AI illustration (Higgsfield), styled for inspiration. Not the exact products.

The picks

No. 01Amazon

Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 Instant Camera

Instant film: the vintage aesthetic they love.

Real-life use: Prints photos in seconds.

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No. 02Amazon

Owala FreeSip Stainless Water Bottle (24 oz)

The water bottle. A personality trait.

Real-life use: A leak-proof bottle with a straw and a chug spout.

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No. 03Amazon

Govee 16.4 ft RGBIC LED Strip Lights

Their room deserves mood lighting.

Real-life use: App-controlled color LED strips.

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No. 04Amazon

Kitsch Satin Heatless Curls Overnight Set

Curls overnight, no heat. Very TikTok, very approved.

Real-life use: A satin heatless curling set.

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No. 05Amazon

Glow Recipe Watermelon Niacinamide Dew Drops

Skincare they'll recognize instantly.

Real-life use: A dewy serum.

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No. 06Amazon

LANEIGE Lip Sleeping Mask

The lip mask they keep running out of.

Real-life use: An overnight lip treatment.

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No. 07Amazon

Soundcore P30i Noise Cancelling Earbuds by Anker

Noise-cancelling earbuds without the luxury price tag.

Real-life use: Wireless earbuds for class and commutes.

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  • Generational jokes here are affectionate and broad. Every person is their own person, so shop for them, not the birth year.

Pairs Well With: Ready-Made Bundles

Pairs well with

The Room Glow-Up

Lights, camera, hydration.

  1. AmazonGovee 16.4 ft RGBIC LED Strip Lights
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  2. AmazonFujifilm Instax Mini 12 Instant Camera
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  3. AmazonOwala FreeSip Stainless Water Bottle (24 oz)
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