Segment Information (Revenue by Product Category) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012		Jun. 30, 2011		Jun. 30, 2012		Jun. 30, 2011
Net sales	$ 2,548.2		$ 2,815.9		$ 5,081.0		$ 5,407.4
Other Revenue, Net	43.5	[1]	40.5	[1]	86.1	[1]	78.1	[1]
Revenues	2,591.7		2,856.4		5,167.1		5,485.5
Beauty [Member]
Net sales	1,854.5	[2]	2,039.2	[2]	3,713.1	[2]	3,914.1	[2]
Fashion [Member]
Net sales	460.1	[3]	511.1	[3]	909.7	[3]	999.1	[3]
Home [Member]
Net sales	$ 233.6	[4]	$ 265.6	[4]	$ 458.2	[4]	$ 494.2	[4]

[1] Other revenue primarily includes shipping and handling and order processing fees billed to Representatives.

[2] Beauty includes color cosmetics, fragrances, skin care and personal care.

[3] Fashion includes jewelry, watches, apparel, footwear, accessories and children’s products.

[4] Home includes gift and decorative products, housewares, entertainment and leisure products and nutritional products.