Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013		Mar. 31, 2012
Net (loss) income	$ (12.6)		$ 27.6
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(23.4)		124.9
Change in derivative losses on cash flow hedges, net of taxes	0.8	[1]	1.0
Change in derivative losses on net investment hedges	0		(0.3)
Adjustments of and amortization of net actuarial loss, prior service cost, and transition obligation, net of taxes	10.1	[2]	9.3
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of taxes	(12.5)		134.9
Comprehensive (loss) income	(25.1)		162.5
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	0.9		0.6
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Avon	$ (26.0)		$ 161.9

[1] Gross amount reclassified to interest expense, and related taxes reclassified to income taxes.

[2] Gross amount reclassified to pension and postretirement expense, within selling, general & administrative expenses, and related taxes reclassified to income taxes.