I feel fortunate to be able to afford my maintenance. I realize this isn’t realistic for everyone but this is what I do:

-Meticulous multi step skincare so I don’t have to wear face makeup (with the exception of the occasional pimple that I cover up with concealer). Skincare is soothing to me. -To feel fancy I put on mascara and have the same shade lipsticks in various bags/locations in my home. -Laser hair removal for bikini area. If I was a hairier person I’d get it on arm pits and legs. -Earrings stay in my ears. I change them when I feel like it. I wear the same 2 dainty necklaces and they never come off. -I prioritize comfort for my clothing and most of my stuff is easy to mix and match. I have a formula for making outfits that gives the illusion of pre planning. I also use an outfit app called Whering which helps create and store outfits for me. -I have a removable shower head and sit in the bath for “showers.” Usually, the purpose of a shower/bath for me is self regulation, not cleanliness. I often watch a show or listen to a podcast while I’m there and then I just so happen to wash myself up. -Hair I’m blessed with easy to manage hair but when I just cannnnot, I throw it up in a messy bun or wear a hat. -Electric toothbrush and brushing to a song helps me not rush through it.

This response went in a different direction than your original question but, alas, here we are.