Earnings per Share and Share Repurchases (Components of Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Numerator from continuing operations: [Abstract]
Loss from continuing operations, less amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests	$ (168.3)	$ (12.6)
Less: Loss allocated to participating securities	2.0	0.1
Loss from continuing operations allocated to common shareholders	(166.3)	(12.5)
Numerator from discontinued operations: [Abstract]
Loss from discontinued operations	0	(1.1)
Less: Loss allocated to participating securities	0	0
Loss allocated to common shareholders	0	(1.1)
Numerator attributable to Avon:
Net loss attributable to Avon	(168.3)	(13.7)
Less: Loss allocated to participating securities	2.0	0.1
Loss allocated to common shareholders	$ (166.3)	$ (13.6)
Denominator:
Basic EPS weighted-average shares outstanding	434.1	432.5
Diluted effect of assumed conversion of stock options	0	0
Diluted EPS adjusted weighted-average shares outstanding	434.1	432.5
Loss per Common Share from continuing operations: [Abstract]
Loss Per Common Share from continuing operations, Basic	$ (0.38)	$ (0.03)
Loss Per Common Share from continuing operations, Diluted	$ (0.38)	$ (0.03)
Loss per Common Share from discontinued operations: [Abstract]
Loss per Common Share from discontinued operations, Basic	$ 0.00	$ 0.00
Loss Per Common Share from discontinued operations, Diluted	$ 0.00	$ 0.00
Loss per Common Share attributable to Avon:
Loss per Common Share attributable to Avon, Basic	$ (0.38)	$ (0.03)
Loss per Common Share attributable to Avon, Diluted	$ (0.38)	$ (0.03)