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Description of the Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Description of the Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Out of Period (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended 3 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2012
Mar. 31, 2012
Revisions and Out-of-Period Items      
Out Of Period Adjustment $ (13)avp_OutOfPeriodAdjustment $ 13avp_OutOfPeriodAdjustment  
Out of Period Adjustment After Tax 1avp_OutOfPeriodAdjustmentAfterTax 15avp_OutOfPeriodAdjustmentAfterTax  
South Africa [Member]      
Revisions and Out-of-Period Items      
Out Of Period Adjustment     14avp_OutOfPeriodAdjustment
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= country_ZA
Out of Period Adjustment After Tax     10avp_OutOfPeriodAdjustmentAfterTax
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= country_ZA
Latin America [Member]      
Revisions and Out-of-Period Items      
Out Of Period Adjustment $ (15)avp_OutOfPeriodAdjustment
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