We all know that buying gifts for friends and family is hard—especially when it comes to figuring out what they actually want. But according to a survey conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Spinbrush, the most popular gift around this year is likely something practical. The top three most common gifts are clothing or shoes, vouchers and gift cards, and self-care items like a toothbrush and lip balm. However, the survey also revealed that Americans are giving and receiving more thoughtful gifts this holiday season than ever before — like an Apple Watch Series 8 or Cuyana’s handkerchief.
No matter your budget, there’s a present out there for everyone on your list. If you’re shopping for a gym rat or health nut, they’ll appreciate an eco-friendly reusable tote bag or a high-quality workout www.mygiftcardmall/mygift mat. For the beauty lover in your life, try a luxe lip balm from La Mer or Chanel’s No. 5 perfume. A fitness fanatic will love a new pair of workout sneakers from Recess or a durable yoga mat from Alo Yoga that’s been praised by celebrities including Chrissy Teigen and the Kardashians. The techie in your life will adore an Apple Series 8 iWatch, which can track their fitness, sleep, blood oxygen and more.
Finally, the teen in your circle will be impressed by any of these TikTok-viral gifts (think a Stanley water bottle or Gigi Hadid-approved mini Ugg boots). And for the fashionable gals on your list, they’ll love a cozy, oversized knit blanket from Barefoot Dreams or a stylish merino wool coat from Everlane.
You can find even more ideas for every recipient in our guides to the best gifts for her, him, the guys, teens, pets and travelers. And be sure to check out our best holiday gift guides, too! Katie is the associate editor at Best Products, where she scours the internet for unique gift ideas and puts too many items in her cart for research. Her work has also appeared on MyDomaine, Byrdie and Oprah Daily. She has a bachelor’s degree in journalism and is the author of the book “The Everything Girl’s Guide to Self-Care.” Follow her on Instagram.