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 hockey team or are discovering Proust for the first time, here are 19 crowd-pleasing gifts for the college students in your life.
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19 Genius Gifts for College Students
Published Dec 4, 2018
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Dermstore
Mask Frenzy Kit
Ingredients like blue marine algae and pumpkin enzymes will help heal any skin-troubling woes.
Peter Thomas Roth ($75)
Amazon
'where To Eat Pizza' Book
If only you could major in pizza.
Phaidon ($20)
Nordstrom
Astrology Necklace
A conversation topic to ward off awkward silences.
CAM ($55)
Nordstrom
Bar Of Gold Palette
She'll school everyone in the art of "dewy dumpling" skin.
Charlotte Tilbury ($58)
Bed Bath & Beyond
Popcorn Maker
A dorm room necessity.
Lékué ($20)
Nordstrom
Chunky Knit Sweater
A bold holiday combo to wear all season.
Topshop ($85)
Nordstrom
Handwoven Apple Earbuds
When they don't want to be like everyone else.
Happy-Nes ($85)
Urban Outfitters
Sriracha To-go Bottle Keychain
We could all use one of these, TBH.
Urban Outfitters ($8)
Bed Bath & Beyond
Pineapple Tumbler
For a beverage of their choosing—we don’t need to know.
Bed Bath & Beyond ($20)
Nordstrom
Naked Cherry Palette
The newest member of the Naked Palette fam.
Urban Decay ($54)
Nordstrom
Short Puffer
For walking to those 8 a.m. classes in the frozen tundra.
Tommy Jeans ($219)
Nordstrom
Analog Instant Camera
The ’90s are back, baby.
Polaroid ($100)
Cratejoy
Dispatch Monthly Subscription Box
CSI, IRL.
Cratejoy ($25/Month)
Nordstrom
Mini Bluetooth Speaker
Quality sound for those dorm room jam sessions.
Bose ($79)
Nordstrom
Fringed Throw Blanket
Makes those extra-long twins look a little more cozy.
Anthropologie ($104)
Nordstrom
Spiked Glass Water Bottle
Stay hydrated, friends.
Bkr ($40)
Macy's
Brush Set
A budget-friendly brush set for glam parties.
It Cosmetics ($43)
Macy's
Phone Wristlet
So they're always just a phone call away.
Coach ($60)
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