Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income Parenthetical (Parentheticals) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Net derivative losses on cash flow hedges, net of taxes	$ 2.1	$ 2.1	$ 2.2
Amortization of net actuarial losses, prior service cost, and transition obligation, net of taxes	15.8	14.5	12.2
Adjustments of net actuarial losses and prior service cost, net of taxes	17.8	46.9	5.1
Sale of Avon Japan, net of taxes	$ 0	$ 0	$ 8.1