30 Best Gift Cards to Buy This Holiday Season

Have you ever tried to buy makeup or personal care products for someone else? Unless you bring the item (or the person) into the store with you, the chances of picking up the wrong thing are just too high. Save yourself the stress with a gift card instead.

As the name suggests, a gift from Uncommon Goods works great for those people with great taste who might also be a little particular. Think of it like a department store with curated goods for people who like the kinds of things that everyone else doesn't already have.

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Friends and family who have moved away from their favorite restaurants can get a taste of home – or revisit something special they tried on their travels – with this company that ships food from certain restaurants and small food businesses nationwide.

An Apple gift card doesn't just give them a discount on the latest iPhone or a set of AirPods — it can be used to purchase a wide range of products and services from both the Apple Store and the App Store. Even better? Apple is giving shoppers free gift cards for up to $200 with eligible purchases during Black Friday online, in-store and in the Apple Store app.

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An Amazon gift card may not be a novel idea, but it's one of the most versatile options out there. Your recipient can truly choose whatever their heart desires. And if they're a Prime member, whatever they cherry pick will be on their doorstep in a flash.

Lifelong learners will love the opportunity to hear from experts on just about any topic you can dream up. A MasterClass subscription is an inspirational way to kick off the new year, and perfect for that person who already has everything they need.

A ride or a takeout meal will surely delight the college kid on your list. Uber is available in over 10,000 cities worldwide, making it easy for your loved one to use their gift card wherever they are.

Perfect for the bookworm in your life, a Barnes & Noble gift card is great for stocking up on the latest reads that may not be available at the library yet. Plus,Barnes & Noble offers a free $10 gift card with every $100 gift card purchase.

The gift of a vacation? Did you just become their favorite person ever? With an AirBnb gift card, the recipient can choose where and when they want to travel, using it to book a stay in any of the company's listings around the world.

A Target gift card can be used to purchase anything from clothing to home goods to electronics. Or, hey, even groceries. It's a versatile and practical gift your loved one is sure to appreciate.

We don't care if it's basic: It's just not the holiday season until Starbies comes out with its signature cups. Whether they're a peppermint or white chocolate mocha latte kind of person, a gift card will help keep them caffeinated.

Classpass grants your loved one access to a wide variety of fitness classes, from yoga and Pilates to dance and HIIT workouts, so they can find classes that fit their interests and fitness level. Now, they can even score spa appointments through the service.

With more artisan-made, handcrafted gifts than anyone could count, Etsy is the go-to for those who like to shop small. But warn your recipient when they open it: Choosing just one to support will be a real challenge.

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With thousands of organic, non-GMO and specialty products at wholesale prices, Thrive Market is perfect for those who may not live in an area with plentiful shopping options. It's also great for bargain hunters with refined taste.

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For the father-in-law who's always tinkering or the gal with a running list of home projects, a gift card from Home Depot delivers. They can pick up the latest and greatest power tool or all of the necessities for their next DIY.

The nationwide retailer is stocked with all of the latest and greatest beauty products at hard-to-beat prices, making this gift card the ideal pick for the skincare obsessed tween in your life.

Best Buy's aisles are lined with electronics and appliances, so your tech-loving friend can pick up exactly what they want to get their hands on next. Video games, headphones, smart home systems, speakers... it's all there.

Those frosty winter nights ahead call for some movie marathons, and Netflix has a large library of classics and new releases for their binge-watching pleasure. All they'll need are their coziest pajamas and a big bowl of popcorn.

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Keep them running all winter long... on Dunkin' that is. It's the ultimate gift for teachers and coworkers — you don't have to think too hard, but they'll be happy to have their daily coffee on someone else's dime.

Give movie-lovers a ticket to the latest blockbuster with an AMC gift card. It can be used for admission to the movie(s) of their choice, plus all of their favorite concessions.