The best beauty gifts for tweens

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The best beauty gifts for tweens

Oh tweens! They’re just in that not-so-sweet spot of wanting to act and be treated like a young adult or their older teenage siblings but they’re still just that bit too young. It’s an awkward stage for gift-giving. You don’t want to give them something too immature but you also don’t want to horrify any parents or give them something they don’t want yet. It’s tricky. But we’re here to help!

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We’ve found 10 beauty gifts that are perfect for tweens who love all things hair, nails, skin and makeup…


Hair Slides

Practical and pretty, these swirly and double bar metallic slides are the ultimate failsafe gift for tween girls!

Find out more about Lady Jayne Large Metallic Double Bar Slides and Lady Jayne Metallic Swirly Slides >

Burt’s Bees Beeswax Heritage Pack

This lip and hand care gift set contains a Beeswax Lip Balm Tin, Beeswax Lip Balm Tube and Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream – perfect for tweens and perfect for a Christmas gift!

Read reviews for Burt’s Bees Beeswax Heritage Pack >

Wet N Wild Mini Mascara Collection Holiday Set

$14.99, glamraider.com

The trusty mascara is often one of the first forays into makeup for tweens. Give them a range of options to try with this mini mascara set.

OPI Peru Nail Lacquer Mini 12 Pack

To make a tween’s summer holidays, gift them this pack of twelve nail polishes inspired by Peru!

Find out more about OPI Peru Nail Lacquer Mini 12 Pack >

Gliders Softies

Not only do these silk hair ties protect hair and look pretty but they also double as a cute wrist accessory!

Find out more about Gilders Softies >

Nail accessories

Name a tween who doesn’t want to jazz up their nails with some fun stickers and designs! Get accent stickers like the Kiss Just Kidding Accent Stickers to stick on top of painted or bare nails. You can also get nail wraps in bright designs like the Personail Watermelon nail wraps – a no-mess alternative to polish.

Find out more about Personail Watermelon and Kiss Accent Stickers – Just Kidding >

LUSH Fireworks Bath Gift

This gift set has got your tween covered in the bath bomb department. The limited-edition Christmas set includes an Intergalactic Bath Bomb, Shoot For The Stars Bath Bomb and Luxury Lush Pud.

Find out more about LUSH Fireworks Bath Gift >

Ariana Grande CLOUD

This fun fragrance is as perfect for tweens and teens as it is for grown women. It’s vibrant notes of pear, lavender, and bergamot blend with warm gourmand notes of coconut, praline, vanilla and musks. Delightful at any age!

Find out more about Ariana Grande CLOUD >

Forever New Urban Rituelle Creme Brulee Sweet Delights Gift Set

$29.99, Forever New

This sweet gift set comes ready-to-gift and contains a creme brulee scented rollerball perfume and organic lip balm (AKA a tween’s dream!).

Remington Keratin & Argan Oil Nourish Straightening Brush

Straightening brushes are a quick and easy way for tweens to style their own hair. Plus, it’s ceramic plates are infused with argan oil and keratin to nourish young locks!

Read reviews for Remington Keratin & Argan Oil Nourish Straightening Brush >

So…? Fragrances Fresh Floral Body Mist

This affordable fragrance mist is a refreshing floral scent made up of peony flowers and peach blossom – a wonderful first-time fragrance!

Find out more about So…? Fragrances Fresh Floral Body Mist >

Jojo Siwa Girl Power Eau de Parfum

50mL, $24.99, Chemist Warehouse

You may have heard of JoJo Siwa, Youtube sensation and former Dance Moms star, because of her wildly popular hair bows donned by tonnes of tween girls. Well now, the 15-year-old has launched her first-ever perfume – this pretty Girl Power scent that’s the perfect present for a Jojo Siwa fan!

Would you have liked these beauty gifts as a tween? Which one would you buy for your tween?

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