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Our Process & Capabilities

We help brands understand exactly what we make, how we make it, and what to expect at each step—from early formulation and samples to full-scale manufacturing and pack-out.

We are unable to manufacture these products:

  • Drug products including hair growth serum, sunscreen, and eczema care

  • Aerosols including hair spray or shaving cream in pressurized bottles

  • Color cosmetics including hair dye, makeup, and nail polish

  • Powders including dry shampoo

  • Products packaged in stick applicators such as chapstick or deodorant

  • Adhesives & removers such as nail polish remover

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What we make

We manufacture a wide range of hair, bath, and body care products—from everyday essentials to more complex, performance-driven formulations. Our focus is on rinse-off and leave-on cosmetic products designed for consistency, safety, and commercial scale.

The lists below represents some formulations we can manufacture. We regularly develop custom variants based on performance goals, claims, and regulatory requirements.

Hair Care

Shampoos & Cleansers

Conditioners & Detanglers

Styling & Treatment Products

​Specialty Hair Products​​

Shampoos

  • Daily / Gentle Shampoo

  • Conditioning Shampoo

  • Clarifying Shampoo

  • Chelating / Hard Water Shampoo

  • Sulfate-Free Shampoo

  • Low-Foam / Cream Shampoo

  • Color-Safe Shampoo

  • Moisturizing / Hydrating Shampoo

  • Volumizing Shampoo

  • Curl-Enhancing Shampoo

  • Protein-Enriched Shampoo

  • Botanical / Herbal Shampoo

  • Baby / Children’s Shampoo

  • 2-in-1 Shampoo & Conditioner


Conditioners

  • Daily Conditioner

  • Moisturizing Conditioner

  • Lightweight / Volumizing Conditioner

  • Color-Protect Conditioner

  • Curl-Enhancing Conditioner

  • Protein Conditioner

  • Botanical / Herbal Conditioner

  • Silicone-Free Conditioner

 
Leave-In Conditioners

  • Spray Leave-In Conditioner

  • Cream Leave-In Conditioner

  • Detangling Conditioner

  • Lightweight Conditioning Mist


Hair Masks & Treatments

  • Deep Conditioning Mask

  • Repair / Strengthening Mask

  • Moisture Restoration Mask

  • Curl Treatment Mask

  • Protein Treatment

  • Hot Oil Treatment

  • Botanical / Oil-Rich Treatment


Styling Creams & Lotions

  • Styling Cream

  • Curl Cream

  • Smoothing Cream

  • Blow-Dry Cream

  • Anti-Frizz Cream


Gels & Mousses

  • Styling Gel

  • Light Hold Gel

  • Firm Hold Gel

  • Alcohol-Free Gel

  • Curl Gel

  • Styling Mousse / Foam


Pomades, Waxes & Pastes

  • Pomade

  • Hair Wax

  • Styling Paste

  • ​Edge Control

  • Fiber Paste

  • Grooming Cream

Oils & Serums

  • Hair Oil

  • Finishing Oil

  • Lightweight Oil Serum

  • Shine Serum

  • Botanical Oil Blend

  • Beard & Hair Oil

Bath & Body Care

Body Washes & Shower Gels

Lotions & Creams

Scrubs & Exfoliators

Massage & Body Oils

Body Cleansers & Washes

  • Body wash

  • Shower gel

  • Cream body wash

  • Moisturizing body wash

  • Gentle / daily body wash

  • Hand wash / liquid hand soap

  • Exfoliating body wash


Body Exfoliants & Scrubs

  • Body scrub

  • Sugar scrub

  • Salt scrub

  • Cream scrub

  • Oil-based scrub

  • Gentle exfoliating body polish


Body Lotions, Creams & Butters

  • Body lotion

  • Body cream

  • Body butter

  • After-sun lotion

  • Cooling body gel


Body Oils, Serums & Mists

  • Body oil

  • Dry body oil

  • Massage oil

  • Lightweight body serum

  • Fragrance body mist

  • Body spray (non-aerosol)


​Hand & Foot Care

  • Hand lotion

  • Hand cream

  • Cuticle oil

  • Foot cream

  • Foot balm
     

Bath Products

  • Bubble bath

  • Liquid bath soak

  • Milk bath (liquid)

Pet Care

Shampoos & Conditioners

Paw & Nose Care

Pet Grooming Products

  • Pet shampoo

  • Conditioning pet shampoo

  • Coat conditioner

  • Leave-in coat conditioner

  • Detangling coat spray

  • Coat conditioning mist

  • Paw balm

  • Paw moisturizer

  • Nose balm

Men's Grooming

Beard Care

Shaving Products

Men's Styling

Men's Grooming

Beard Care

  • Beard wash

  • Beard conditioner

  • Beard oil

  • Beard balm

  • Beard grooming cream

  • Beard & hair oil


Shaving & Pre/Post-Shave

  • Shaving cream

  • Shaving gel

  • Shave lotion

  • Pre-shave oil

  • Aftershave lotion

  • Aftershave balm


Men’s Styling

  • Hair pomade

  • Hair wax

  • Hair paste

  • Grooming cream

  • Edge control

Facial & Skin Care

Cleansers & Toners

Moisturizers & Creams

Serums & Treatments

Exfoliants

Facial Cleansers & Washes

  • Facial cleanser

  • Gel cleanser

  • Cream cleanser

  • Foaming cleanser

  • Gentle / daily cleanser

  • Hydrating cleanser

  • Makeup-removing cleanser

 
Toners, Essences & Mists

  • Facial toner

  • Hydrating toner

  • Botanical toner

  • Alcohol-free toner

  • Facial essence

  • Hydrating facial mist

  • Balancing face mist

 
Exfoliants & Masks*

  • Facial exfoliant

  • Gentle exfoliating scrub

  • Enzyme exfoliant

  • Clay mask

  • Cream mask

  • Gel mask

  • Hydrating face mask

  • Brightening face mask

* We formulate and compound cosmetic mask solutions. Filling and packaging of wearable sheet masks is not provided.
 
Serums & Treatment Products

  • Facial serum

  • Hydrating serum

  • Vitamin C serum

  • Hyaluronic Acid Serum

  • Antioxidant serum

 
Moisturizers & Creams

  • Facial moisturizer

  • Face cream

  • Lightweight daily moisturizer

  • Rich / intensive face cream

  • Gel moisturizer

  • Night cream

 
Facial Oils & Balms

  • Facial oil

  • Facial balm

  • Lip balm (jar)

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Our Process

A Simple, Proven Manufacturing Process

Every project follows a structured path — from early validation through final pack-out — designed to reduce risk, ensure compliance, and support reliable scale.

Validation & Intake

Every project begins with a structured review to confirm feasibility, alignment, and next steps before any work begins.​

 

We review your product concept, target volumes, claims, timelines, and constraints to ensure it fits our capabilities and manufacturing model. This step allows us to identify potential risks early and provide clear guidance on how to move forward.

You’ll receive:

  • Confirmation of product and process feasibility

  • Guidance on recommended manufacturing approach

  • Initial volume and scope alignment

  • A high-level price estimate before any commitments

  • A proposed ingredient list that matches your product vision

1 - 5 business days

Free

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Formulation and R&D

If formulation work is required, our in-house lab supports development, refinement, and validation prior to scale-up.

We develop new formulations aligned with your performance goals, claims, and regulatory requirements, adapt a proven base, or work from your existing formula. Samples are prepared and reviewed before approval for production.

You’ll receive:

  • 6 - 8 oz samples for evaluation

  • Ingredient and claim alignment review

  • Preservative Efficacy Testing

  • Stability Testing at three different temperatures

3 - 8 weeks

$120 / sample

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Manufacturing

After formula approval, we manufacture your product in controlled batches designed to deliver consistent quality at commercial scale.

Each run follows documented procedures and in-process checks to ensure the finished bulk matches the approved formulation before filling or pack-out.

You’ll receive:

  • Scaled production in appropriately sized vessels

  • Process controls for consistency and repeatability

  • Every batch tested for quality

2 - 6 weeks

Quoted per batch based on volume and complexity

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Filling, Packaging & Pack-Out

Once bulk manufacturing is complete, we fill, finish, and prepare your product for distribution using customer-supplied packaging and documented processes.

Our filling lines are configured to match your container format and product characteristics, followed by inspection and pack-out to ensure consistency and shipment readiness.

You’ll receive:

  • Accurate filling into approved containers

  • Optional induction sealing and labeling

  • Final inspection and carton packing

  • Palletized freight preparation

We can provide bulk containers such as gallons, pails, and drums.

1 - 3 weeks

Quoted per batch based on volume and complexity

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What We Provide — and What We Don’t​

To ensure a smooth manufacturing process, it’s important to clarify what is included in our services and where responsibilities remain with the customer.

Libby Labs provides:

  • Formulation support and manufacturing of cosmetic products

  • Bulk compounding, filling, labeling, and pack-out

  • Quality-controlled production at our Berkeley, CA facility

 

Libby Labs does not provide:

  • Packaging sourcing or procurement

  • Label design or branding services

  • Marketing or claims substantiation services

  • Warehousing, order fulfillment, or dropshipping

 

We’re happy to recommend trusted partners for packaging, labeling, and related services when helpful.

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Frequently asked questions

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