Discontinued Operations (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended			3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010 Years	Mar. 31, 2011 Avon Japan [Member]	Mar. 31, 2011 Out Of Period Reclassification From Discontinued Operations Adjusted [Member] Avon Japan [Member]
Aggregate cash consideration			$ 90
Cash consideration recognized			81
Gain/loss on the transaction			10
Consideration related to royalty			9
Period of royalty (in years)			5
Out Of Period Adjustment	$ 13.0	$ 23.0		$ 13.0	$ 3.0