Urban Decay All Nighter Dupes: 7 Cheaper Setting Sprays
The verdict
MCoBeauty All Dayer is the closest replacement for the pre-2025 Urban Decay All Nighter. Milani Make It Last Original Jumbo is the budget pick at $16.99 for 6 fl oz. The caveat is evidence: MCoBeauty and Skindinavia call All Dayer the same formula, and the ingredient lists strongly align, but we found no independent lab analysis proving identity.
Urban Decay ended its 15-year Skindinavia partnership in July 2025 and moved All Nighter in-house. The current $34 spray uses PVP, glycerin and AMP-acrylates/allyl methacrylate copolymer for a brand-claimed 24 hours of waterproof wear. The former formula used a longer cluster tied to Skindinavia's controlled evaporative-cooling patent and carried a 16-hour claim.
That split changes the answer. Buy All Dayer if the former formula is the target. Choose Skindinavia Original for the closest retail-brand finish, or Bridal for more hold. Milani supplies the best unit price. NYX Face Glue makes more sense for someone who likes the reformulated All Nighter but wants a $10 version. e.l.f. and L'Oréal are functional wear alternatives, not formula copies.
MCoBeauty and Skindinavia identify it as the returning former formula, and its INCI reproduces the old All Nighter's unusual film-forming and controlled-cooling ingredient cluster.
Read the comparison ↓Target lists 6 fl oz for $16.99, or $2.83 per ounce. Alcohol, PVP, 2% niacinamide and glycerin support a natural-finish long-wear spray, without copying the former cooling system.
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The caveat. The phrase “old-formula dupe” covers two different goals. MCoBeauty All Dayer has the strongest claim to the former formula, while Skindinavia Original and Bridal preserve the patent owner's technology without a published claim that either retail spray is literally the old Urban Decay product. NYX Face Glue instead resembles the current 2025 formula by ingredient architecture. That NYX comparison is an editorial inference, not a brand or laboratory conclusion.
Key takeaways
- Urban Decay All Nighter is $34 for 4 fl oz as of 29 August 2026. Its current 24-hour formula is not the Skindinavia formula sold before July 2025.
- MCoBeauty All Dayer is the closest former-formula replacement at $19.99 for 3.9 fl oz. The brands call it the same formula, and its published INCI materially supports that claim, but no independent lab comparison was found.
- Milani Make It Last Original Jumbo is the budget pick at Target's current $16.99 for 6 fl oz, or $2.83 per ounce. It uses alcohol, PVP, niacinamide and glycerin, not the former cooling system.
- Skindinavia Original and Bridal use the patent owner's cooling technology, but Skindinavia says partner formulas were custom and proprietary. Neither should be called an exact copy without qualification.
At a glance
| Product | Price | Size | Price/oz | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Decay All Nighter Waterproof Makeup Setting Spray | $34.00 | 4 fl oz / 118 ml | $8.50/oz | Original |
| MCoBeauty All Dayer Long Lasting Makeup Setting Spray | $19.99 / £15.00 | 3.9 fl oz / 115 ml | $5.13/oz | Closest to the former formula |
| Skindinavia The Makeup Finishing Spray | $29.00 | 4 fl oz / 118 ml | $7.25/oz | Closest retail-brand finish |
| Skindinavia The Makeup Finishing Spray – Bridal Formula | $29.00 | 4 fl oz / 118 ml | $7.25/oz | Closest high-wear event option |
| Milani Make It Last Original Natural Finish Setting Spray Jumbo Size | $16.99 | 6 fl oz / 177 ml | $2.83/oz | Best price per ounce |
| NYX Professional Makeup The Face Glue Setting Spray | $10.00 | 2 fl oz / 60 ml | $5.00/oz | Closest to the current formula, by inference |
| e.l.f. Cosmetics Stay All Night Micro-Fine Setting Mist | $11.00 | 2.7 fl oz / 80 ml | $4.07/oz | Best inexpensive softer mist |
| L'Oréal Paris Infallible 3-Second Makeup Setting Spray Mist | $13.99 | 1.76 oz / 50 ml | $7.95/oz | Best fast-drying aerosol for oilier skin |
Prices and sizes checked August 29, 2026.
How we compared
We compared current US brand pages, authorized-retailer listings, a legacy retailer ingredient sheet, Skindinavia's patent and FAQ, industry reporting, editor wear tests and community threads on 29 August 2026. Formula comparisons use published INCI lists and named film-forming or cooling systems; they do not infer undisclosed percentages. MCoBeauty's formula-identity and 16-hour statements are attributed to the brand and its partner. The NYX comparison to current All Nighter and the L'Oréal oily-skin placement are labeled editorial inferences. Regular one-time prices exclude subscriptions; the lower current authorized-retailer price is used for Milani and the $11 list price is used for e.l.f. We did not run a controlled wear test or laboratory analysis.
MCoBeauty All Dayer Long Lasting Makeup Setting Spray
MCoBeauty makes the strongest former-formula case. The brand and Skindinavia say All Dayer returns the spray previously supplied to Urban Decay. Its ingredient list backs that account in a way generic setting sprays cannot: dimethicone PEG-7 phosphate, PPG-3 benzyl ether myristate, polyhydroxystearic acid, isononyl isononanoate, ethylhexyl isononanoate and sodium cocamidopropyl PG-dimonium chloride phosphate also appear on a legacy All Nighter sheet. Several are named in Skindinavia's controlled-cooling patent.
That overlap is unusually specific, but it does not prove equal percentages, processing or performance. The published lists are not character-for-character identical. No independent laboratory comparison was found. MCoBeauty's wear support is a 51-person 2026 perception study in which 76% said they did not need a touch-up at 16 hours.
The US bottle was $19.99 for 3.9 fl oz on 29 August 2026, or $5.13 per ounce against current All Nighter's $8.50. The brand directs two to four sprays and claims a natural-looking glow plus water and humidity resistance. Alcohol and fragrance remain. Pick it for the old cooling system, with the formula-identity claim clearly attributed to the companies that make it.
What matches
- MCoBeauty and Skindinavia say this brings back the former formula under a new name
- Published INCI repeats the legacy dimethicone PEG-7 phosphate, PPG-3 benzyl ether myristate and polyhydroxystearic acid cluster
- Contains the patent-named sodium cocamidopropyl PG-dimonium chloride phosphate, ethylhexyl isononanoate and isononyl isononanoate system
- Natural-looking finish, cooling sensation, water and humidity resistance and an up to 16-hour brand claim
What doesn't
- The published lists align closely but are not character-for-character identical
- No independent laboratory analysis was found to confirm formula identity or equal wear
- MCoBeauty's performance support is a 51-person 2026 consumer-perception study
- New US launch has a shorter independent review history than the former All Nighter
Pick it if you are replacing a bottle made before the July 2025 reformulation and want the strongest documentary link to that formula.
The catch. the same-formula conclusion comes from the partner brands plus an ingredient-list comparison, not an independent chemical analysis.
Milani Make It Last Original Natural Finish Setting Spray Jumbo Size
Milani wins on usable quantity. Target listed the 6 fl oz jumbo for $16.99 on 29 August 2026, or $2.83 per ounce. Current All Nighter costs $34 for 4 fl oz, or $8.50 per ounce. Milani's full bottle therefore costs less than half the hero's unit price and still undercuts its total price. Milani listed the same jumbo at $21.49 direct, so retailer choice matters.
The formula has a credible functional overlap. Water, alcohol denat. and PVP lead, followed by 2% niacinamide, pentylene glycol and glycerin. Milani claims a natural finish and up to 24 hours of wear. It does not publish the dimethicone phosphate, polyhydroxystearic acid or encapsulated-agent cluster that defined Skindinavia's old cooling system.
Current waterproof wording conflicts. Milani's product copy uses waterproof language, while a brand answer on Target says it cannot make that claim. This guide leaves waterproof performance out rather than choosing the stronger marketing statement. Pick Milani for price, PVP hold and a natural finish. Alcohol, fragrance and 2% niacinamide can still be drawbacks for reactive skin, and the large mister is not the former All Nighter experience.
What matches
- Water, alcohol denat. and PVP supply a familiar fast-drying setting-spray base
- Glycerin appears in both Milani and current All Nighter
- Natural-finish positioning with an up to 24-hour brand wear claim
- Jumbo bottle costs less than half as much per ounce as current All Nighter
What doesn't
- 2% niacinamide and pentylene glycol replace either All Nighter formula's distinctive secondary system
- No published Skindinavia encapsulated-cooling ingredients
- Milani's current pages conflict on waterproof wording, so this comparison does not rely on it
- Larger bottle and mister do not reproduce the former spray's exact application
Pick it if you want the lowest current cost per ounce, a natural finish and a familiar alcohol-plus-PVP hold rather than the patented cooling effect.
The catch. it is a functional long-wear substitute, not a former-formula copy, and alcohol plus fragrance can bother reactive skin.
NYX Professional Makeup The Face Glue Setting Spray
NYX belongs here for a different reason. Editorial inference: Face Glue has the closest inexpensive architecture to the current 2025 All Nighter. Both lists start with water and alcohol, then use PVP plus AMP-acrylates/allyl methacrylate copolymer. Both brands claim up to 24-hour waterproof wear, resistance to fading and transfer, and a natural lightweight finish.
The rest is not identical. NYX uses propylene glycol, boron nitride and sugar maple extract. Urban Decay uses glycerin and diisopropyl adipate. Face Glue also lacks the dimethicone phosphate, polyhydroxystearic acid and encapsulated cooling-agent cluster associated with the former formula. It should never be presented as the answer for someone trying to replace a pre-2025 bottle.
Face Glue cost $10 for 2 fl oz on 29 August 2026, or $5 per ounce against All Nighter's $8.50. The small bottle lowers the trial cost but holds half the nominal volume. Choose it if the reformulated All Nighter performs well for you and $34 feels high. Choose MCoBeauty or Skindinavia if controlled cooling and the former 16-hour formula are the features you miss.
What matches
- Editorial inference: water, alcohol, PVP and AMP-acrylates copolymer mirror the current All Nighter's main setting architecture
- Both brands claim up to 24-hour waterproof wear
- Both claim fade and transfer resistance with a natural lightweight finish
- $10 bottle lowers the upfront trial cost
What doesn't
- Propylene glycol, boron nitride and sugar maple extract replace Urban Decay's glycerin and diisopropyl adipate
- No former Skindinavia controlled-cooling ingredient cluster
- 2 fl oz bottle is half the nominal volume of current All Nighter
- Formula relationship is an ingredient-list inference, not a brand or laboratory claim
Pick it if you like the reformulated 2025 All Nighter's film-former approach and want a $10 trial rather than the former cooling formula.
The catch. it answers the new-formula question, not the old-formula search, and the smaller bottle makes its unit-price saving less dramatic.
e.l.f. Cosmetics Stay All Night Micro-Fine Setting Mist
e.l.f. is the inexpensive sensory branch, not a former-formula copy. Stay All Night uses alcohol denat. and acrylates copolymer for film formation, then adds green tea, cucumber and aloe. The brand claims up to 16 hours of wear and says it improved the microfine mister. Those features address two reasons people liked All Nighter: a long stated wear window and an even final mist.
Current finish descriptions conflict. e.l.f. calls the spray hydrating and suitable for all skin types, while Target calls it mattifying and shine-free. The ingredient list cannot resolve how it will finish on every base. Alcohol is second and fragrance is present, so the plant extracts do not guarantee comfort on dry or reactive skin.
Target listed 2.7 fl oz for $11 on 29 August 2026, or $4.07 per ounce. The e.l.f. site displayed a $10 promotion against that $11 list price. Current All Nighter is $8.50 per ounce. Choose e.l.f. for the lower price and fine mister. Choose Skindinavia Original when dry-skin positioning and the former manufacturer's cooling technology matter more.
What matches
- Alcohol and acrylates copolymer supply a fast-drying film-forming base
- Up to 16-hour brand wear claim matches the former formula's stated duration
- Microfine mister targets an even application
- Aloe, cucumber and green tea support a less stark sensory brief
What doesn't
- Contains neither PVP nor the former Skindinavia cooling cluster
- Target calls the finish mattifying while e.l.f. calls the same product hydrating
- Plant extracts do not cancel the potential drying effect of second-position alcohol
- Fragranced formula
Pick it if you want an $11 microfine everyday mist and care more about application and 16-hour brand wear than a formula match.
The catch. the finish descriptions conflict across current retailer copy, and alcohol plus fragrance can still feel dry despite the aloe and cucumber.
L'Oréal Paris Infallible 3-Second Makeup Setting Spray Mist
L'Oréal Infallible is the firm-hold outlier. Alcohol denat. leads the formula, followed by dimethyl ether propellant and two film-forming copolymers. The brand claims an instant-drying microfine aerosol, up to 36 hours of wear and resistance to sweat, smudging and transfer. Its natural-looking, oil-free brief can suit someone who wants makeup fixed quickly.
Editorial inference: this is the oilier-skin pick because of its alcohol-first, oil-free aerosol architecture and sweat claim. L'Oréal does not publish a comparative oil-control test against All Nighter. The official 3.8 out of 5 rating also carries repeated complaints about stiffness, dryness and an application that feels like hairspray. Those drawbacks matter for dry skin.
The 1.76 oz can cost $13.99 on 29 August 2026, or $7.95 per ounce. That sticker price is low, but the unit cost sits close to All Nighter's $8.50. It is not an old-formula dupe: there is no PVP, pump mist or Skindinavia cooling system. Choose it for rapid aerosol hold, not for the former natural cooling feel.
What matches
- Alcohol-first base with two film-forming copolymers
- Brand claims sweat, smudge and transfer resistance for up to 36 hours
- Fast-drying microfine application
- Natural-looking finish without oils
What doesn't
- Propellant aerosol rather than a pump mist
- No PVP or Skindinavia controlled-cooling system
- Editorial oily-skin placement is based on oil-free, fast-drying architecture, not a comparative oil-control test
- Official 3.8 out of 5 rating includes complaints about dryness and stiffness
Pick it if you want a very fast-drying, sweat-resistant aerosol and prefer firm hold to the former formula's cooling pump-mist feel.
The catch. the $13.99 sticker looks low, but $7.95 per ounce is close to All Nighter's unit price and the aerosol can feel stiff or dry.
Called a dupe, but isn't
Urban Decay All Nighter Waterproof Makeup Setting Spray (current formula)
The current bottle keeps the All Nighter name, but it is the post-July-2025 benchmark rather than a replacement for the former formula. Its short list uses PVP, glycerin, AMP-acrylates/allyl methacrylate copolymer and diisopropyl adipate. The old Skindinavia-controlled cluster is absent. Allure's editors still found strong wear in heat, so “different” should not be rewritten as “bad.”
MAC Fix+ Original
MAC Fix+ Original is a $35, 3.4 fl oz alcohol-free primer, hydrator, setter and refresher with an up to 12-hour brand claim. Its water, glycerin and botanical-extract formula contains no PVP and no Skindinavia cooling system. It can meld powder and refresh makeup, but that job is different from reproducing former All Nighter hold.
FAQs
Did Urban Decay change the All Nighter setting spray formula?
Yes. Urban Decay ended its 15-year Skindinavia partnership in July 2025 and launched an in-house formula. The current spray uses PVP, glycerin and AMP-acrylates copolymer; the former spray used a longer controlled-cooling ingredient cluster tied to Skindinavia's patent.
What is the closest dupe for the old Urban Decay All Nighter formula?
MCoBeauty All Dayer is the closest documented replacement. MCoBeauty and Skindinavia call it the returning formula, and its ingredient list reproduces the former spray's unusual cooling and film-forming cluster. No independent laboratory comparison was found, so formula identity remains a brand-supported claim.
Is Skindinavia Bridal the same as old All Nighter?
Not as a published fact. Bridal uses the former partner's patented cooling technology and its highest-active, 16-hour wear brief, but Skindinavia says partner formulas were custom and proprietary. Treat Bridal as a close high-wear alternative rather than a verified line-for-line copy.
Is the new Urban Decay All Nighter worse than the old formula?
Not for everyone. Allure's three editors found that the new spray held makeup through heat and had a finer mister, while also reporting weaker cooling and small finish changes. That is useful editor testing, not proof that either formula works better on every skin type.
What is the cheapest good All Nighter alternative?
Milani Make It Last Original Jumbo is the best current unit value in this set. Target listed 6 fl oz for $16.99, or $2.83 per ounce, compared with All Nighter at $8.50 per ounce. It has alcohol, PVP, niacinamide and glycerin but no patented cooling system.
Does MCoBeauty All Dayer contain alcohol and fragrance?
Yes. Alcohol denat. is second in the published ingredient list and fragrance appears later. Former and current All Nighter also list alcohol and fragrance, so All Dayer is not a fragrance-free or alcohol-free alternative.
Why are there particles in Skindinavia setting spray?
Skindinavia says suspended solid particles are normal in its formula. They support cooling and matte properties and do not fully dissolve. Shake the bottle well before use so those particles disperse evenly, following the product label.
Is water-resistant setting spray the same as waterproof setting spray?
No. MCoBeauty and Skindinavia use water-resistant wording, while current Urban Decay and NYX use waterproof wording. Those claims are not interchangeable, and none of the brand pages supplies a head-to-head water-exposure test for these seven products.
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