Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Net income	$ 32.6	$ 165.2	$ 122.9	$ 517.5
Foreign currency translation adjustments	70.3	(276.9)	5.5	(111.3)
Change in derivative losses on cash flow hedges, net of taxes	1.0	0.9	2.9	2.9
Change in derivative losses on net investment hedge	0	(2.1)	(0.3)	(2.1)
Adjustments for amortization or net actuarial loss, prior service cost, and transition obligation, net of taxes	15.4	7.1	25.0	22.2
Total other comprehensive income, net of taxes	86.7	(271.0)	33.1	(88.3)
Comprehensive income	119.3	(105.8)	156.0	429.2
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	(0.7)	0.5	0.5	(1.6)
Comprehensive income attributable to Avon	$ 118.6	$ (105.3)	$ 156.5	$ 427.6