Why IPS Labs?

Clients come to IPS with a passion and interest in developing a story for their products or to reformulate an existing product line to fit market demands, such as natural or paraben-free – and don't have the resources for new development.

Strategy

IPS works on soup to nuts projects as well as problem ingredient reformulations. IPS can help with the conception, development and branding of a product and is equipped to help with certifications, pricing and small-scale production.

Our Pledge

IPS Labs will utilize its competencies and capabilities in partnership with our customers to expediently bring their product vision and mission to market and build the value of their brands and companies.

Ready to learn how IPS Labs can bring your next project to market?

Laboratory Services

IPS places value on innovation in the science of formulations, challenging convention and finding new approaches that address consumer trends creatively.

Laboratory Services Innovation

Innovation is the Cornerstone of Success. IPS can build the story the client wants to tell. IPS develops unique formulations and creates appealing marketing narratives tuned to the consumer’s interests.

Partnership with Scale-Up Capabilities

With experienced scientists, engineers and specialized equipment, we scale-up new formulations from beaker to commercial processing vessel.

Costing & Time Commitment

IPS partners with you to create a cost-effective solutions with reformulation advice, turning concepts into a reality and building marketing claims.

Formulations

IPS Labs has years of experience developing OTC, Home & Pet Care, Hair & Body Care and Oral Care formulations.

Consulting Services

Via our vast array of networks, IPS Labs can help you find and, if desired, manage the correct relationships for your needs in areas such as contract manufacturing, technology sourcing, safety testing, clinical evaluations and more.

IPS is your strategy partner.

No matter where you are in your process, IPS can help every step of the way, including sourcing new specialty raw materials or developing a marketing story; our technical team is with you every step.

IPS Labs brings value to your company.

IPS will act as your outsourcing partner, manage external environment for your company, provide consulting services where and when needed, and optimize cost of existing technologies via sourcing changes.

Products

IPS pricing adjusts to the needs of the clients and the scope of the project. Working with both small start-ups and multi-nationals, IPS pricing is variable and highly depends on project stage, funding, timeline and needs.

Relationship Matrix

IPS has many connections and partnerships to help in every step.

Natural Formulations

IPS has broad knowledge of building natural formulations that work.

Market Feasibility

IPS can help determine what novel ingredients are marketable.

Claims

IPS can build marketing claims, recommend certifications & advise on regulatory requirements.

Portfolio Breadth

IPS advises on diversifying product portfolio.

Advisors

IPS can act as advisors in all capacities relating to personal care brand improvement or development.

About Us

Joseph LiBrizzi, PhD

Founding Partner

Joe received a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and M.S. and Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, jointly from Rutgers and the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. An industry veteran, Joe most recently spent 14 years at Johnson & Johnson in Consumer Products in which he spent seven years managing product development, primarily on Johnson’s Baby, Johnson’s Kids & Aveeno brands, and the last seven of those years, directing the Advanced Technologies Group. He co-authored 26 U.S. Patents and has 11 patents pending.

Grandview Award in 2000 / Standard of Leadership Award in 2000 and 2004 / U.S. Product Stewardship Excellence Award for Application in Green Chemistry / B.Hoffman Award of Excellence in Science in 2009 and 2012 / Johnson Medal in 2011

Kevin O’Brien

Founding Partner

Kevin spent the last two decades fueling high-growth personal care businesses with his sales acumen and tenacity. Dynamically proficient in managing $50- 100 MM platforms, Kevin established and executed powerful strategic plans with expanded runways for growth at mid-market companies. Well-versed in turnaround and breakthrough ventures, Kevin is an innovator, an influencer, and has launched over 75 personal care technologies to the market.

Kevin earned his BS in Chemistry from Assumption College and his MS in Chemistry from Fairleigh Dickinson University.