Graduation season is almost upon us, and as you’re getting ready to close out one chapter with your grad and begin a new one, it’s a good time to start thinking about a gift to congratulate them on their incredible accomplishments. Whether you know a student finishing high school or college, these gift ideas will carry them from one journey to the next. See our graduation gift guide below.

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1. Noise-cancelling headphones will help block out loud roommates, chatty coworkers, or anything else that distracts them from getting *ish* done.

2. A wireless charging station for all of their techy gadgets will be the gift they use time and time again. Why does everything always need to be charged?!

3. Jewelry is a sentimental way to celebrate the grad. This compass necklace or bracelet will serve as a reminder to follow their own path.

4. A book of lessons, wise words, and funny anecdotes will inspire, instill joy, and provide a little motivation.

5. This inspirational makeup bag, filled with all her favorites and maybe a gift card or two, would make a great gift!

6. A weighted blanket will keep them warm, help reduce anxiety, and replicate a warm hug from mom when she’s miles away.

7. The tassel was worth the hassle! These funny socks would make the perfect addition to a DIY graduation gift basket.

8. And if they’re a coffee lover, this mug is another basket filler that will get tons of use.

9. A tool kit is a must!! This is one of those gifts that they don’t know they want but will be grateful they have when they’re in a pinch.

10. This phone wallet is super convenient. Pop it on the back of your phone, tuck your cards and cash in, and boom…out the door you go.

11. This themed gift box comes with an “adult merit badge” coffee mug, 400 different fun facts, and a motivational book—a little bit of everything!

12. A 3-piece luggage set will get a bunch of mileage. While they make think it will be for all of their exotic adventures, their broke selves will really be using it for all their trips back home so they can do laundry for free.

13. Who doesn’t love a sweet treat?? This tin of delicious cookies will be gone in the blink of an eye, but the sugar high will keep them going for hours.

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Luggage Set
Gift Set
Book
Cookies
Weighted Blanket
Tool Kit
Phone Wallet
Headphones
Charging Station
Bracelet
Necklace
Makeup Bag
Socks
Mug
a graduation themed illustration

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Say goodbye to fine lines and wrinkles, dark spots and discoloration, and pesky undereye circles! Get hydrating full coverage with the creamy Creaseless concealer or the iconic Shape Tape concealer.

Long, luxurious lashes can change your whole look! Get “look at me” lashes with the Maneater mascara or give yourself an instant eye lift with the Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-in-1 mascara.

We love the look of a glossy, luscious lip, and these Maracuja juicy lip balms do just that! A moisturizing balm that gives you a sleek shine and just a touch of tint is exactly what you need for everyday wear.

Get a perfectly plump pout with the Maracuja Juicy lip plump! For those days when you want to add a little extra va-va-voom to your look, this plumping gloss will be your go-to.

We might have a lip gloss obsession…this H2O gloss is a creamy color for your lips that will give you a mirror-shine finish for when you want to feel extra fabulous.

Use the Fake Away eye highlight, Maneater emphasEYE high-definition eyeliner, and Maneater liquid eyeliner to really make your eyes pop! Brighten with the eye highlight, create a soft, smudged look with the high-definition eyeliner, or get a sharp, sleek winged look with the liquid eyeliner.

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Say goodbye to fine lines and wrinkles, dark spots and discoloration, and pesky undereye circles! Get hydrating full coverage with the creamy Creaseless concealer or the iconic Shape Tape concealer.

Long, luxurious lashes can change your whole look! Get “look at me” lashes with the Maneater mascara or give yourself an instant eye lift with the Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-in-1 mascara.

We love the look of a glossy, luscious lip, and these Maracuja juicy lip balms do just that! A moisturizing balm that gives you a sleek shine and just a touch of tint is exactly what you need for everyday wear.

Get a perfectly plump pout with the Maracuja Juicy lip plump! For those days when you want to add a little extra va-va-voom to your look, this plumping gloss will be your go-to.

We might have a lip gloss obsession…this H2O gloss is a creamy color for your lips that will give you a mirror-shine finish for when you want to feel extra fabulous.

Use the Fake Away eye highlight, Maneater emphasEYE high-definition eyeliner, and Maneater liquid eyeliner to really make your eyes pop! Brighten with the eye highlight, create a soft, smudged look with the high-definition eyeliner, or get a sharp, sleek winged look with the liquid eyeliner.

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