Debt	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt	DEBT Revolving Credit Facility In March 2013, we entered into a four-year $1 billion revolving credit facility (the “revolving credit facility”), which expires in March 2017. The revolving credit facility replaced the previous $1 billion revolving credit facility (the "2010 revolving credit facility"), which was terminated in March 2013 prior to its scheduled expiration in November 2013. There were no amounts drawn under the 2010 revolving credit facility on the date of termination and no early termination penalties were incurred. In the first quarter of 2013, $1.2 was recorded for the write-off of issuance costs related to the 2010 revolving credit facility. As discussed below under "Commercial Paper Program," the $1 billion available under the revolving credit facility is effectively reduced by the principal amount of any commercial paper outstanding. Borrowings under the revolving credit facility bear interest, at our option, at a rate per annum equal to LIBOR plus an applicable margin or a floating base rate plus an applicable margin, in each case subject to adjustment based on our credit ratings. As of September 30, 2013, there were no amounts outstanding under the revolving credit facility. Term Loan Agreement On June 29, 2012, we entered into a $500.0 term loan agreement (the “term loan agreement”). Subsequently on August 2, 2012, we borrowed an incremental $50.0 of principal from subscriptions by new lenders under the term loan agreement. In March 2013, we entered into the first amendment to the term loan agreement. This amendment primarily related to (i) adding a provision whereby the lenders may, at our election, decide to decline receipt of prepayments, and (ii) adding a subsidiary debt covenant and conforming the interest coverage ratio and leverage ratio covenants to those contained in the revolving credit facility (discussed below under "Debt Covenants"). Later in March 2013, we repaid $380.0 of the outstanding principal amount of the term loan agreement with a portion of the proceeds from the issuance of the Notes (as defined below under "Public Notes"), which repayment resulted in a loss in the first quarter of 2013 of $1.6 on extinguishment of debt associated with the write-off of debt issuance costs related to the term loan agreement. On July 25, 2013, we prepaid $117.5 of the outstanding principal balance under the term loan agreement, without prepayment penalties. At September 30, 2013, the outstanding principal balance under the term loan agreement was $52.5. Pursuant to the term loan agreement, we are required to repay an amount equal to 25% of the aggregate remaining principal amount of the term loan on June 29, 2014, and the remaining outstanding principal amount of the term loan on June 29, 2015. Amounts repaid or prepaid under the term loan agreement may not be reborrowed. Borrowings under the term loan agreement bear interest, at our option, at a rate per annum equal to LIBOR plus an applicable margin or a floating base rate plus an applicable margin, in each case subject to adjustment based on our credit ratings. The term loan agreement also provides for mandatory prepayments and voluntary prepayments. Subject to certain exceptions (including the issuance of commercial paper and draw-downs on our revolving credit facility), we are required to prepay the term loan in an amount equal to 50% of the net cash proceeds received from any incurrence of debt for borrowed money in excess of $500. Debt Covenants The revolving credit facility and the term loan agreement (collectively, "the debt agreements") contain covenants limiting our ability to incur liens and enter into mergers and consolidations or sales of substantially all our assets. The debt agreements also contain covenants that limit Avon's subsidiary debt to existing subsidiary debt at February 28, 2013 plus $500.0, with certain other exceptions. In addition, the debt agreements contain financial covenants which require our interest coverage ratio at the end of each fiscal quarter to equal or exceed 4:1 and our leverage ratio to not be greater than 4:1 at the end of the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2013, 3.75:1 at the end of each subsequent fiscal quarter on or prior to September 30, 2014, and 3.5:1 at the end of each fiscal quarter thereafter. In addition, the debt agreements contain customary events of default and cross-default provisions. The interest coverage ratio is determined by dividing our consolidated EBIT (as defined in the debt agreements) by our consolidated interest expense, in each case for the period of four fiscal quarters ending on the date of determination. The leverage ratio is determined by dividing the amount of our consolidated funded debt on the date of determination by our consolidated EBITDA (as defined in the debt agreements) for the period of four fiscal quarters ending on the date of determination. When calculating the interest coverage and leverage ratios, the debt agreements allow us, subject to certain conditions and limitations, to add back to our consolidated net income, among other items: (i) extraordinary and other non-cash losses and expenses, (ii) one-time fees, cash charges and other cash expenses, premiums or penalties incurred in connection with any asset sale, equity issuance or incurrence or repayment of debt or refinancing or modification or amendment of any debt instrument and (iii) cash charges and other cash expenses, premiums or penalties incurred in connection with any restructuring or relating to any legal or regulatory action, settlement, judgment or ruling, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $400.0 for the period from October 1, 2012 until the termination of commitments under the debt agreements; provided, that restructuring charges incurred after December 31, 2014 shall not be added back to our consolidated net income. As of September 30, 2013, and based on then applicable interest rates, the full $1 billion revolving credit facility, less the principal amount of commercial paper outstanding (which was $4.9 at September 30, 2013), could have been drawn down without violating any covenant. We were in compliance with our interest coverage and leverage ratios under the debt agreements for the four fiscal quarters ended September 30, 2013. Private Notes On November 23, 2010, we issued, in a private placement exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, $142.0 principal amount of 2.60% Senior Notes, Series A, due November 23, 2015, $290.0 principal amount of 4.03% Senior Notes, Series B, due November 23, 2020, and $103.0 principal amount of 4.18% Senior Notes, Series C, due November 23, 2022 (collectively, the "Private Notes"). The proceeds from the sale of the Private Notes were used to repay existing debt and for general corporate purposes. On March 29, 2013, we prepaid our Private Notes. The prepayment price was equal to 100% of the principal amount of $535.0, plus accrued interest of $6.9 and a make-whole premium of $68.0. In connection with the prepayment of our Private Notes, we incurred a loss on extinguishment of debt of $71.4 in the first quarter of 2013, which included the make-whole premium and the write-off of $3.4 of debt issuance costs related to the Private Notes. Public Notes In May and June 2003, respectively, we issued, in public offerings, $250.0 principal amount of 4.20% Notes, due July 15, 2018 and $125.0 principal amount of 4.625% Notes, due May 15, 2013. In March 2008, we issued, in a public offering, $250.0 principal amount of 4.80% Notes, due March 1, 2013 and $250.0 principal amount of 5.75% Notes, due March 1, 2018. In March 2009, we issued, in a public offering, $500.0 principal amount of 5.625% Notes, due March 1, 2014 (the "2014 Notes") and $350.0 principal amount of 6.50% Notes, due March 1, 2019. The net proceeds from these offerings were used to repay indebtedness outstanding under our commercial paper program and for general corporate purposes. The 4.80% Notes due March 1, 2013 were repaid in full at maturity. On April 15, 2013 we prepaid the 2014 Notes at a prepayment price equal to 100% of the principal amount of $500.0, plus accrued interest of $3.4 and a make-whole premium of $21.7. In connection with the prepayment of our 2014 Notes, we incurred a loss on extinguishment of debt of $13.0 in the second quarter of 2013 consisting of the $21.7 make-whole premium for the 2014 Notes and the write-off of $1.1 of debt issuance costs and discounts related to the initial issuance of the 2014 Notes, partially offset by a deferred gain of $9.8 associated with the January 2013 interest-rate swap agreement termination. See Note 13, Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities for further details. In addition, the 4.625% Notes due May 15, 2013 were repaid in full at maturity. In March 2013, we issued, in a public offering, $250.0 principal amount of 2.375% Notes, due March 15, 2016, $500.0 principal amount of 4.60% Notes, due March 15, 2020, $500.0 principal amount of 5.00% Notes, due March 15, 2023 and $250.0 principal amount of 6.95% Notes, due March 15, 2043 (collectively, the "Notes"). The net proceeds from these Notes were used to repay $380.0 of the outstanding principal amount of the term loan agreement, to prepay the Private Notes and 2014 Notes (plus make-whole premium and accrued interest), and to repay the 4.625% Notes, due May 15, 2013 at maturity. Interest on the Notes is payable semi-annually on March 15 and September 15 of each year. Commercial Paper Program We also maintain a $1 billion commercial paper program, which is supported by the revolving credit facility. Under this program, we may issue from time to time unsecured promissory notes in the commercial paper market in private placements exempt from registration under federal and state securities laws, for a cumulative face amount not to exceed $1 billion outstanding at any one time and with maturities not exceeding 270 days from the date of issue. The commercial paper short-term notes issued under the program are not redeemable prior to maturity and are not subject to voluntary prepayment. Outstanding commercial paper effectively reduces the amount available for borrowing under the revolving credit facility. At September 30, 2013, there was $4.9 of outstanding commercial paper under this program. Beginning in 2012 and continuing into 2013, the demand for our commercial paper declined, partially impacted by the rating agency action described below. Additional Information Our long-term credit ratings are Baa2 (Stable Outlook) with Moody's and BBB- (Negative Outlook) with S&P, which are on the low end of investment grade, and BB+ (Stable Outlook) with Fitch, which is below investment grade. In February 2013, Fitch lowered their long-term credit rating from BBB- (Negative Outlook) to BB+ (Stable Outlook) and Moody's lowered their long-term credit rating from Baa1 (Negative Outlook) to Baa2 (Stable Outlook). Additional rating agency reviews could result in a further change in outlook or downgrade, which would most likely result in an increase in financing costs, including interest expense under certain of our debt instruments, and reduced access to lending sources, including the commercial paper market.

DEBT

Revolving Credit Facility

In March 2013, we entered into a four-year $1 billion revolving credit facility (the “revolving credit facility”), which expires in March 2017. The revolving credit facility replaced the previous $1 billion revolving credit facility (the "2010 revolving credit facility"), which was terminated in March 2013 prior to its scheduled expiration in November 2013. There were no amounts drawn under the 2010 revolving credit facility on the date of termination and no early termination penalties were incurred. In the first quarter of 2013, $1.2 was recorded for the write-off of issuance costs related to the 2010 revolving credit facility. As discussed below under "Commercial Paper Program," the $1 billion available under the revolving credit facility is effectively reduced by the principal amount of any commercial paper outstanding. Borrowings under the revolving credit facility bear interest, at our option, at a rate per annum equal to LIBOR plus an applicable margin or a floating base rate plus an applicable margin, in each case subject to adjustment based on our credit ratings. As of September 30, 2013, there were no amounts outstanding under the revolving credit facility.

Term Loan Agreement

On June 29, 2012, we entered into a $500.0 term loan agreement (the “term loan agreement”). Subsequently on August 2, 2012, we borrowed an incremental $50.0 of principal from subscriptions by new lenders under the term loan agreement. In March 2013, we entered into the first amendment to the term loan agreement. This amendment primarily related to (i) adding a provision whereby the lenders may, at our election, decide to decline receipt of prepayments, and (ii) adding a subsidiary debt covenant and conforming the interest coverage ratio and leverage ratio covenants to those contained in the revolving credit facility (discussed below under "Debt Covenants"). Later in March 2013, we repaid $380.0 of the outstanding principal amount of the term loan agreement with a portion of the proceeds from the issuance of the Notes (as defined below under "Public Notes"), which repayment resulted in a loss in the first quarter of 2013 of $1.6 on extinguishment of debt associated with the write-off of debt issuance costs related to the term loan agreement. On July 25, 2013, we prepaid $117.5 of the outstanding principal balance under the term loan agreement, without prepayment penalties. At September 30, 2013, the outstanding principal balance under the term loan agreement was $52.5.

Pursuant to the term loan agreement, we are required to repay an amount equal to 25% of the aggregate remaining principal amount of the term loan on June 29, 2014, and the remaining outstanding principal amount of the term loan on June 29, 2015. Amounts repaid or prepaid under the term loan agreement may not be reborrowed. Borrowings under the term loan agreement bear interest, at our option, at a rate per annum equal to LIBOR plus an applicable margin or a floating base rate plus an applicable margin, in each case subject to adjustment based on our credit ratings. The term loan agreement also provides for mandatory prepayments and voluntary prepayments. Subject to certain exceptions (including the issuance of commercial paper and draw-downs on our revolving credit facility), we are required to prepay the term loan in an amount equal to 50% of the net cash proceeds received from any incurrence of debt for borrowed money in excess of $500.

Debt Covenants

The revolving credit facility and the term loan agreement (collectively, "the debt agreements") contain covenants limiting our ability to incur liens and enter into mergers and consolidations or sales of substantially all our assets. The debt agreements also contain covenants that limit Avon's subsidiary debt to existing subsidiary debt at February 28, 2013 plus $500.0, with certain other exceptions. In addition, the debt agreements contain financial covenants which require our interest coverage ratio at the end of each fiscal quarter to equal or exceed 4:1 and our leverage ratio to not be greater than 4:1 at the end of the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2013, 3.75:1 at the end of each subsequent fiscal quarter on or prior to September 30, 2014, and 3.5:1 at the end of each fiscal quarter thereafter. In addition, the debt agreements contain customary events of default and cross-default provisions. The interest coverage ratio is determined by dividing our consolidated EBIT (as defined in the debt agreements) by our consolidated interest expense, in each case for the period of four fiscal quarters ending on the date of determination. The leverage ratio is determined by dividing the amount of our consolidated funded debt on the date of determination by our consolidated EBITDA (as defined in the debt agreements) for the period of four fiscal quarters ending on the date of determination. When calculating the interest coverage and leverage ratios, the debt agreements allow us, subject to certain conditions and limitations, to add back to our consolidated net income, among other items: (i) extraordinary and other non-cash losses and expenses, (ii) one-time fees, cash charges and other cash expenses, premiums or penalties incurred in connection with any asset sale, equity issuance or incurrence or repayment of debt or refinancing or modification or amendment of any debt instrument and (iii) cash charges and other cash expenses, premiums or penalties incurred in connection with any restructuring or relating to any legal or regulatory action, settlement, judgment or ruling, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $400.0 for the period from October 1, 2012 until the termination of commitments under the debt agreements; provided, that restructuring charges incurred after December 31, 2014 shall not be added back to our consolidated net income. As of September 30, 2013, and based on then applicable interest rates, the full $1 billion revolving credit facility, less the principal amount of commercial paper outstanding (which was $4.9 at September 30, 2013), could have been drawn down without violating any covenant. We were in compliance with our interest coverage and leverage ratios under the debt agreements for the four fiscal quarters ended September 30, 2013.

Private Notes

On November 23, 2010, we issued, in a private placement exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, $142.0 principal amount of 2.60% Senior Notes, Series A, due November 23, 2015, $290.0 principal amount of 4.03% Senior Notes, Series B, due November 23, 2020, and $103.0 principal amount of 4.18% Senior Notes, Series C, due November 23, 2022 (collectively, the "Private Notes"). The proceeds from the sale of the Private Notes were used to repay existing debt and for general corporate purposes.

On March 29, 2013, we prepaid our Private Notes. The prepayment price was equal to 100% of the principal amount of $535.0, plus accrued interest of $6.9 and a make-whole premium of $68.0. In connection with the prepayment of our Private Notes, we incurred a loss on extinguishment of debt of $71.4 in the first quarter of 2013, which included the make-whole premium and the write-off of $3.4 of debt issuance costs related to the Private Notes.

Public Notes

In May and June 2003, respectively, we issued, in public offerings, $250.0 principal amount of 4.20% Notes, due July 15, 2018 and $125.0 principal amount of 4.625% Notes, due May 15, 2013. In March 2008, we issued, in a public offering, $250.0 principal amount of 4.80% Notes, due March 1, 2013 and $250.0 principal amount of 5.75% Notes, due March 1, 2018. In March 2009, we issued, in a public offering, $500.0 principal amount of 5.625% Notes, due March 1, 2014 (the "2014 Notes") and $350.0 principal amount of 6.50% Notes, due March 1, 2019. The net proceeds from these offerings were used to repay indebtedness outstanding under our commercial paper program and for general corporate purposes.

The 4.80% Notes due March 1, 2013 were repaid in full at maturity. On April 15, 2013 we prepaid the 2014 Notes at a prepayment price equal to 100% of the principal amount of $500.0, plus accrued interest of $3.4 and a make-whole premium of $21.7. In connection with the prepayment of our 2014 Notes, we incurred a loss on extinguishment of debt of $13.0 in the second quarter of 2013 consisting of the $21.7 make-whole premium for the 2014 Notes and the write-off of $1.1 of debt issuance costs and discounts related to the initial issuance of the 2014 Notes, partially offset by a deferred gain of $9.8 associated with the January 2013 interest-rate swap agreement termination. See Note 13, Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities for further details. In addition, the 4.625% Notes due May 15, 2013 were repaid in full at maturity.

In March 2013, we issued, in a public offering, $250.0 principal amount of 2.375% Notes, due March 15, 2016, $500.0 principal amount of 4.60% Notes, due March 15, 2020, $500.0 principal amount of 5.00% Notes, due March 15, 2023 and $250.0 principal amount of 6.95% Notes, due March 15, 2043 (collectively, the "Notes"). The net proceeds from these Notes were used to repay $380.0 of the outstanding principal amount of the term loan agreement, to prepay the Private Notes and 2014 Notes (plus make-whole premium and accrued interest), and to repay the 4.625% Notes, due May 15, 2013 at maturity. Interest on the Notes is payable semi-annually on March 15 and September 15 of each year.

Commercial Paper Program

We also maintain a $1 billion commercial paper program, which is supported by the revolving credit facility. Under this program, we may issue from time to time unsecured promissory notes in the commercial paper market in private placements exempt from registration under federal and state securities laws, for a cumulative face amount not to exceed $1 billion outstanding at any one time and with maturities not exceeding 270 days from the date of issue. The commercial paper short-term notes issued under the program are not redeemable prior to maturity and are not subject to voluntary prepayment. Outstanding commercial paper effectively reduces the amount available for borrowing under the revolving credit facility. At September 30, 2013, there was $4.9 of outstanding commercial paper under this program. Beginning in 2012 and continuing into 2013, the demand for our commercial paper declined, partially impacted by the rating agency action described below.

Additional Information

Our long-term credit ratings are Baa2 (Stable Outlook) with Moody's and BBB- (Negative Outlook) with S&P, which are on the low end of investment grade, and BB+ (Stable Outlook) with Fitch, which is below investment grade. In February 2013, Fitch lowered their long-term credit rating from BBB- (Negative Outlook) to BB+ (Stable Outlook) and Moody's lowered their long-term credit rating from Baa1 (Negative Outlook) to Baa2 (Stable Outlook). Additional rating agency reviews could result in a further change in outlook or downgrade, which would most likely result in an increase in financing costs, including interest expense under certain of our debt instruments, and reduced access to lending sources, including the commercial paper market.