20 Genius Gifts for College Students
Sure, they’re busy pulling all-nighters, running around to office hours and drinking five-plus cups of coffee a day (OK, and maybe going to the *occasional* party), but even the most collegiate of undergrads can feel like a kid again on Christmas morning. That is, with the right gifts. Whether they can’t get enough of their football team or are discovering Proust for the first time, here are 20 crowd-pleasing gifts for the college students in your life.
RELATED: 25 Gifts for That Cool Teen in Your Life
Mask-A-Holic Kit
Ingredients like blue marine algae and pumpkin enzymes will help heal any skin-troubling woes.
Peter Thomas Roth ($75)
“Where to Eat Pizza” Book
If only you could major in pizza.
Phaidon ($30)
Brand New Smartphone
Whether a notorious doodler (hi, Galaxy Note8) or obsessed with getting the perfect selfie (sup, Galaxy S8?), any 20-year-old would be more than pleased to see a new smartphone in their stocking.
Samsung Galaxy Note8 ($950); Samsung Galaxy S8 ($725)
Astrology T-Shirt
This limited-edition tee is dyed with recycled graphite powder and features each sign’s dominating quality and element.
Wrad x Yoox ($115)
Moonchild Glow Kit
Metallics are very in.
Anastasia Beverly Hills ($40)
Popcorn Maker
A dorm room necessity.
Lékué ($20)
Tabletop Air Hockey
You can take the kid out of the frat, but you can’t take the frat out of this kid.
Urban Outfitters ($36)
Chunky Knit Sweater
A bold holiday hue to wear all season.
H&M ($20)
Design-Your-Own Headphones Kit
For the artistic types (or, you know, anyone who loves to doodle).
Seedling ($30)
Sriracha To-Go Bottle Keychain
We could all use one of these, TBH.
Urban Outfitters ($8)
Pineapple Tumbler
For a beverage of their choosing—we don’t need to know.
Bed Bath & Beyond ($20)
Naked Heat Palette
The eye shadow palette that broke the internet.
Urban Decay ($54)
Short Puffer
For walking to those 8 a.m. classes in the frozen tundra.
Everlane ($145)
Analog Instant Camera
The ’90s are back, baby.
Polaroid ($100)
Who's Most Likely To Game
Again, we don’t need to know...
Urban Outfitters ($16)
Mini Bluetooth Speaker
Quality sound for a budget-friendly price.
Bose ($109)
Fringed Throw Blanket
You can never have too many.
Snowe ($148)
Spiked Glass Water Bottle
A chic way to remind them to stay hydrated.
Bkr ($40)
Brush Set
These budget-friendly brushes are known for their superior quality and eco-friendly materials.
EcoTools ($50)
Instax Mini Frame Phone Case
Ya know, so they can have you close to their heart (and always in their hand).
Instax ($20)