Segment Information (Revenue by Product Category) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014		Mar. 31, 2013
Net sales	$ 2,141.7		$ 2,407.1
Other revenue	41.9	[1]	48.9	[1]
Total revenue	2,183.6		2,456.0
Skincare [Member]
Net sales	644.9	[2]	749.7	[2]
Fragrance [Member]
Net sales	513.2		563.4
Color [Member]
Net sales	401.2		455.1
Beauty [Member]
Net sales	1,559.3		1,768.2
Fashion [Member]
Net sales	344.4	[3]	404.9	[3]
Home [Member]
Net sales	238.0	[4]	234.0	[4]
Fashion & Home [Member]
Net sales	$ 582.4		$ 638.9

[1] Other revenue primarily includes shipping and handling and order processing fees billed to Representatives.

[2] Skincare now includes the category formerly known as personal care.

[3] Fashion includes jewelry, watches, apparel, footwear, accessories and children’s products.

[4] Home includes gift and decorative products, housewares, entertainment and leisure products, children's products and nutritional products.