Please use your own words and photos for your listings. All photos were taken at. To best highlight overall item condition. Germaine Monteil Formulation History. 1936: Germaine Monteil Cosmetiques Corp. 1967: Germaine Monteil acquired by British American Tobacco (BAT). 1970: Germaine Monteil consolidated under British American Cosmetics (BAC). 1985: Germaine Monteil acquired by Beecham Cosmetics. […]