Interest Rate Swap Termination Fee

No definition available.

Name:	avp_InterestRateSwapTerminationFee
Namespace Prefix:	avp_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	credit
Period Type:	instant

- Definition

Maximum Cumulative Rate Percentage of Fair Value Derivative to Qualify as Highly Effective Derivative Instrument

+ References

No definition available.

+ Details

Name:	avp_MaximumCumulativeRatePercentageOfFairValueDerivativeToQualifyAsHighlyEffectiveDerivativeInstrument
Namespace Prefix:	avp_
Data Type:	num:percentItemType
Balance Type:	na
Period Type:	instant

- Definition

Minimum Cumulative Rate Percentage of Fair Value Derivative to Qualify as Highly Effective Derivative Instrument

+ References

No definition available.

+ Details

Name:	avp_MinimumCumulativeRatePercentageOfFairValueDerivativeToQualifyAsHighlyEffectiveDerivativeInstrument
Namespace Prefix:	avp_
Data Type:	num:percentItemType
Balance Type:	na
Period Type:	instant

- Definition

Notional Amount Related to Discontinuation of Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge

+ References

No definition available.

+ Details

Name:	avp_NotionalAmountRelatedToDiscontinuationOfInterestRateFairValueHedge
Namespace Prefix:	avp_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	credit
Period Type:	instant

- Definition

Total exposure to floating rate interest rates

+ References

No definition available.

+ Details

Name:	avp_TotalExposureToFloatingRateInterestRates
Namespace Prefix:	avp_
Data Type:	num:percentItemType
Balance Type:	na
Period Type:	instant

- Definition

Aggregate notional amount specified by the derivative(s). Expressed as an absolute value.

+ References

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher SEC

-Name Regulation S-X (SX)

-Number 210

-Article 12

-Section 13

-Sentence Column B

+ Details

Name:	invest_DerivativeNotionalAmount
Namespace Prefix:	invest_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	na
Period Type:	instant

- Definition

Current period adjustment resulting from gains and losses on intercompany foreign currency transactions that are of a long-term-investment nature, that is, settlement is not planned or anticipated in the foreseeable future. Resulting from the entities to the transaction being consolidated, combined, or accounted for by the equity method in the reporting entity's financial statements.

+ References

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 830

-SubTopic 30

-Section 50

-Paragraph 1

-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6450520&loc=d3e32583-110901

Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 830

-SubTopic 30

-Section 45

-Paragraph 18

-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6915805&loc=d3e32157-110900

Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 830

-SubTopic 20

-Section 35

-Paragraph 3

-Subparagraph (b)

-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6939497&loc=d3e30304-110892

Reference 4: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 830

-SubTopic 30

-Section 45

-Paragraph 20

-Subparagraph (b)

-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6915805&loc=d3e32211-110900

+ Details

Name:	us-gaap_AdjustmentForLongTermIntercompanyTransactionsGrossOfTax
Namespace Prefix:	us-gaap_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	credit
Period Type:	duration

- Definition

The amount of expense charged against earnings by an Entity to record deferred gains and losses on hedge instruments. Examples include gain on economic hedges, amortization of gain on designated fair value hedge and so forth.

+ References

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 230

-SubTopic 10

-Section 45

-Paragraph 28

-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=31042434&loc=d3e3602-108585

Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 225

-SubTopic 10

-Section S99

-Paragraph 2

-Subparagraph (SX 210.5-03.3)

-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=26872669&loc=d3e20235-122688

+ Details

Name:	us-gaap_AmortizationOfDeferredHedgeGains
Namespace Prefix:	us-gaap_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	duration

- Definition

Amount as of the balance sheet date of the unamortized adjustment to the carrying value of an interest-bearing hedged item made under an effective fair value hedge that is amortized upon discontinuation of the fair value hedge.

+ References

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 815

-SubTopic 25

-Section 35

-Paragraph 9

-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6439857&loc=d3e75592-113984

+ Details

Name:	us-gaap_DeferredGainLossOnDiscontinuationOfFairValueHedge
Namespace Prefix:	us-gaap_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	instant

- Definition

Amount as of the balance sheet date of the unamortized adjustment to the carrying value of an interest-bearing hedged item made under an effective interest rate fair value hedge that is amortized upon discontinuation of the interest rate fair value hedge.

+ References

+ Details

Name:	us-gaap_DeferredGainLossOnDiscontinuationOfInterestRateFairValueHedge
Namespace Prefix:	us-gaap_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	instant

- Definition

The effective portion of gains on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments that was recognized in other comprehensive income during the current period.

+ References

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 220

-SubTopic 10

-Section 45

-Paragraph 10A

-Subparagraph (d)

-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=28358780&loc=SL7669646-108580

Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 815

-SubTopic 10

-Section 50

-Paragraph 4C

-Subparagraph (b)

-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=7476318&loc=SL5624171-113959

+ Details

Name:	us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentsGainRecognizedInOtherComprehensiveIncomeEffectivePortion
Namespace Prefix:	us-gaap_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	credit
Period Type:	duration

- Definition

Total amount of gain (loss) derived from fair value hedges recognized in earnings in the period.

+ References

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 815

-SubTopic 10

-Section 50

-Paragraph 4C

-Subparagraph (a)

-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=7476318&loc=SL5624171-113959

+ Details

Name:	us-gaap_GainLossOnFairValueHedgesRecognizedInEarnings
Namespace Prefix:	us-gaap_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	credit
Period Type:	duration

- Definition

Amount of gain (loss) recognized in earnings in the period from the increase (decrease) in fair value of foreign currency derivatives not designated as hedging instruments.

+ References

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 815

-SubTopic 10

-Section 50

-Paragraph 4A

-Subparagraph (b)

-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=7476318&loc=SL5618551-113959

Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 815

-SubTopic 10

-Section 50

-Paragraph 4C

-Subparagraph (e)

-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=7476318&loc=SL5624171-113959

+ Details

Name:	us-gaap_GainLossOnForeignCurrencyDerivativeInstrumentsNotDesignatedAsHedgingInstruments
Namespace Prefix:	us-gaap_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	credit
Period Type:	duration

- Definition

The net gain (loss) recognized in earnings during the period due to the ineffectiveness on interest rate fair value hedges.

+ References

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 815

-SubTopic 25

-Section 50

-Paragraph 1

-Subparagraph (a)(1)

-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6886632&loc=d3e76258-113986

+ Details

Name:	us-gaap_GainLossOnInterestRateFairValueHedgeIneffectiveness
Namespace Prefix:	us-gaap_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	credit
Period Type:	duration

- Definition

Percentage of an entity's outstanding debt that is designated as a hedged item in cash flow, fair value, or net investment hedge.

+ References

No definition available.

+ Details

Name:	us-gaap_PercentageOfDebtHedgedByInterestRateDerivatives
Namespace Prefix:	us-gaap_
Data Type:	num:percentItemType
Balance Type:	na
Period Type:	instant

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended				3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013 Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]	Jun. 30, 2013 Intercompany Loans [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Intercompany Loans [Member]	Jun. 30, 2013 Intercompany Loans [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 Intercompany Loans [Member]	Jun. 30, 2013 January 2013 Interest-Rate Swap Termination [Member]	Jun. 30, 2013 January 2013 Interest-Rate Swap Termination [Member]	Jan. 31, 2013 January 2013 Interest-Rate Swap Termination [Member]	Jun. 30, 2013 March 2012 Interest-Rate Swap Termination [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 March 2012 Interest-Rate Swap Termination [Member]	Jun. 30, 2013 March 2012 Interest-Rate Swap Termination [Member]	Jun. 30, 2012 March 2012 Interest-Rate Swap Termination [Member]
Minimum Cumulative Rate Percentage of Fair Value Derivative to Qualify as Highly Effective Derivative Instrument					85.00%
Maximum Cumulative Rate Percentage of Fair Value Derivative to Qualify as Highly Effective Derivative Instrument					125.00%
Percentage of long-term, fixed-rate borrowings converted to variable interest rate instruments using interest rate swaps					62.00%
Total exposure to floating rate interest rates	13.00%		13.00%		69.00%
Notional Amount Related to Discontinuation of Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge													$ 1,000		$ 350		$ 350
Deferred (Gain) Loss on Discontinuation of Fair Value Hedge															46.1		46.1
Deferred Gain (Loss) on Discontinuation of Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge											71.4	71.4	90.4	38.7		38.7
Interest Rate Swap Termination Fee											2.3	2.3			2.5		2.5
Amortization of Interest Rate Swap Gains											13.8	19.0		1.5	1.4	3.0	1.4
Change in fair market value of interest-rate swap agreements	0	3.4	(0.7)	(1.1)
Gain (Loss) on Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge Ineffectiveness	0	0	0	0
Notional amounts of foreign currency exchange contracts						132
Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments							(5.1)	(8.9)	(8.1)	(5.6)
Gain (loss) due to the effect of foreign currency exchange rates on intercompany loans							5.5	10.2	8.6	7.4
Derivative Instruments, Gain Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ (0.3)