The Gen Z wishlist: Best Christmas gifts for the trendy, techy, and totally savvy young adults in your life | Lifestyle.INQ

OCTOBER 27, 2022

SM Christmas gifts Gen Z

From fashion trendsetters to gaming experts, Gen Z is filled with a diverse range of personalities whose age group is currently entering or amid young adulthood. They’re always on top of the latest trends and are known for their impeccable tastes—so it can understandably be a bit challenging to figure out their Christmas wishlists, especially if you’re from another generation.

But no worries! If you need holiday gift ideas for these stylish, tech-savvy, and goal-oriented Gen Z peeps in your life, here’s a roundup of 7 stocking stuffers they’d love—for real.

A powerful camera smartphone

SM Christmas gifts Gen Z

The “TikTok generation” is known for showcasing their creativity and documenting their life’s most precious moments through photos and videos, so a powerful camera phone like the ​​Infinix Zero Ultra would be a perfect Christmas gift. This sleek smartphone has a 200MP Ultra Vision Camera that produces high-quality clips and snapshots with rich detail, which can even be enhanced further by its Super Night Mode capabilities and DOL-HDR technology. Its 13MP ultra-wide lens also allows the Gen Z peeps to capture media with a broader perspective and better depth. 

Get the Infinix Zero Ultra 8GB + 256GB at 9% off for only P19,999 at Infinix in SM Supermalls until January 6.

Their favorite artists’ merch

SM Christmas gifts Gen Z

Collecting their favorite artists’ merchandise sparks joy for many Gen Z peeps, so adding a new entry to their fandom collection for Christmas will surely make them smile. For fans of the K-pop group Enhypen, Bench has an official merch collaboration with the septet—and this solid color crossbody bag is part of the collection. With its zip fastening and adjustable strap, the #BENCHandENHYPEN Sling Bag available in black, khaki, and military green doubles as an excellent everyday bag that ensures comfort, convenience, and secure storage. Get the #BENCHandENHYPEN Sling Bag for P499.75 at Bench stores in SM Malls nationwide.

A handy 24/7 audio companion

SM Christmas gifts Gen Z

Forget tangled wires and restricted movements—today’s young adults enjoy the era of convenience with wireless earbuds for all their audio needs. Whether it’s for music, gaming, or Zoom calls, the Realme Buds Air 5 features a large 12.4mm driver to ensure high-quality audio and 50dB Active Noise Cancellation to eliminate distractions. It also has a super low 45ms latency gaming mode and offers up to 38 Hours of total playback time on a single charge, which is perfect for Gen Z-ers who are always on the go.

Get it for P3,499 at Realme in SM City Lipa.

Practical, tummy-filling gifts

SM Christmas gifts Gen Z

Any Gen Z-er who knows the struggle of *adulting* will surely thank you for getting them practical gifts like a holiday food basket. Not only does this gift fill their stomach, but it also means fewer things to spend on their next grocery run. 

Need a recommendation? This Imported Holiday Basket from SM Supermarket covers a wide range of good food—from snacks to Noche Buena must-haves like the Del Monte Fruit Cocktail In Heavy Syrup, Ideal Gourmet Rigatoni, Juss Fruit Nectar Mango Juice, Orion Choco Pie, Lays Wavy Cheese, and more.

Get this Imported Holiday Basket for only P1,000 at SM Supermarket until January 6.

Top skincare must-haves

Today’s young adults highly value self-care and self-love, and one of the ways they show it is by taking good care of their bodies. Innisfree’s Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Refill Holiday Set offers a holy grail of products that hydrate and nourish the skin for a glowing, radiant look. The bundle includes the Korean skincare brand’s Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Serum with free Cream, Toner, and 80ml refill.

From an original set value of P4,146, you can get these K-skincare products for only P2,700 with the Face Green Tea Gift Bundle at Innisfree in select SM Supermalls nationwide until January 6.

Everyday eyewear

Whether it’s for improving vision or topping off an OOTD, every Gen Z needs a pair (or more) of stylish eyeglasses, spectacles, or sunglasses in their wardrobe. For Christmas, choose from the wide range of styles and frames from Executive Optical to suit your Gen Z loved ones’ aesthetics and needs for their everyday eyewear. 

Enjoy a 50% discount on all frames and sunglasses exclusively distributed by EO with a Swipe Coupon at SM Malls Online app. Check SM Deals to  “Redeem Deal”. This promo is only available until December 31 at SM Malls nationwide, so don’t miss it!

Stylish and eco-friendly kicks

How can you make a stylish pair of sneakers even better for the eco-conscious Gen Z? It’s simple: Use recycled and vegan materials in creating its sleek, tennis-inspired look. The Adidas Men’s Nova Court Lifestyle Vegan Shoes use these animal-free alternatives along with a rubber outsole and textile lining for the ultimate comfort and a synthetic upper for guaranteed durability in every step.

Enjoy 60% off on the Adidas Men’s Nova Court Lifestyle Vegan Shoes in Cloud White / Wonder Steel at Sports Central in SM City Marikina until January 31.

Impress your Gen Z loved ones now with trendy, techy, and practical Christmas gifts that you can cop at SM Malls nationwide. Check SM Deals for more exclusive promos and discounts to celebrate the #HappiestChristmasAtSM. 

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