Restructuring Initiatives (Restructuring Initiatives by Charge Type) (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($)
Transformation Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Charges incurred to-date	$ 174.3
Estimated charges to be incurred on approved initiatives	0.0
Total expected charges on approved initiatives	174.3
Open Up Avon
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Charges incurred to-date	117.1
Estimated charges to be incurred on approved initiatives	0.5
Total expected charges on approved initiatives	117.6
Employee-Related Costs | Transformation Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Charges incurred to-date	128.0
Estimated charges to be incurred on approved initiatives	0.0
Total expected charges on approved initiatives	128.0
Employee-Related Costs | Open Up Avon
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Charges incurred to-date	26.3
Estimated charges to be incurred on approved initiatives	0.0
Total expected charges on approved initiatives	26.3
Inventory Write-offs | Transformation Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Charges incurred to-date	2.2
Estimated charges to be incurred on approved initiatives	0.0
Total expected charges on approved initiatives	2.2
Inventory Write-offs | Open Up Avon
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Charges incurred to-date	88.5
Estimated charges to be incurred on approved initiatives	0.0
Total expected charges on approved initiatives	88.5
Contract Terminations/Other | Transformation Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Charges incurred to-date	40.7
Estimated charges to be incurred on approved initiatives	0.0
Total expected charges on approved initiatives	40.7
Contract Terminations/Other | Open Up Avon
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Charges incurred to-date	2.3
Estimated charges to be incurred on approved initiatives	0.5
Total expected charges on approved initiatives	2.8
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Write-offs | Transformation Plan
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Charges incurred to-date	3.4
Estimated charges to be incurred on approved initiatives	0.0
Total expected charges on approved initiatives	3.4
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Write-offs | Open Up Avon
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Charges incurred to-date	0.0
Estimated charges to be incurred on approved initiatives	0.0
Total expected charges on approved initiatives	$ 0.0