Subsequent Events	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events	Subsequent Events Global headcount reduction In January 2019, we announced significant advancements in our Open Up Avon strategy, including a structural reset of inventory processes and an aggregate 18% reduction in global workforce. The structural reset resulted in an incremental one-off inventory obsolescence expense of $88 recognized at December 31, 2018 (refer to Note 17, Restructuring Initiatives, for additional information regarding the structural reset of inventory). The global workforce will be reduced in 2019 by approximately 10% to align with ongoing operating model changes and to create a leaner organization that is better aligned with Avon’s current and future business focus. This reduction is incremental to an 8% reduction of the global workforce that was completed in 2018. We expect to incur a restructuring charge of approximately $100 in 2019 relating to the global workforce reduction, which wasn't approved by the Board of Directors until January 2019. Revolving credit facility In February 2019, Avon International Capital p.l.c. ("AIC"), a wholly-owned foreign subsidiary of the Company, entered into a three-year €200.0 senior secured revolving credit facility (the “2019 facility”). The 2019 facility may be used for working capital and general corporate purposes. The 2019 facility replaced the 2015 facility. All obligations of AIC under the 2019 facility are unconditionally guaranteed by the Company, AIO and each other material United States or English restricted subsidiary of the Company (collectively, the “Obligors”), in each case, subject to certain exceptions. The obligations of the Obligors are secured by first priority liens on and security interests in substantially all of the assets of the Obligors, in each case, subject to certain exceptions. The 2019 facility will terminate in February 2022; provided, however, that it shall terminate on the 91st day prior to the maturity of the 4.60% Notes, if on such 91st day, the applicable notes are not redeemed, repaid, discharged, defeased or otherwise refinanced in full. The 2019 facility contains affirmative and negative covenants, which are customary for secured financings of this type, as well as financial covenants (interest coverage and total leverage ratios). Divestitures China Manufacturing In February 2019, we completed the sale to TheFaceShop Co., Ltd., an affiliate of LG Household & Health Care Ltd., of all of the equity interests in Avon Manufacturing (Guangzhou), Ltd. for a total purchase price of $71.0 million. Net cash proceeds (pre-tax) will be $47.0 after the required repayment by the Company of certain outstanding intercompany loans of $23.3 and after deducting cash on hand in Avon Manufacturing (Guangzhou), Ltd. of $.7. Rye Office In February 2019, we signed an agreement to sell the Rye office. This transaction is expected to close by the end of the second quarter of 2019. Malaysia Maximin In February 2019, we signed an agreement to sell the legal entity Maximin Corporation Sdn Bhd, which owns the Malaysia office and warehouse. This transaction is expected to close by the end of the first quarter of 2019.

Subsequent Events

Global headcount reduction

In January 2019, we announced significant advancements in our Open Up Avon strategy, including a structural reset of inventory processes and an aggregate 18% reduction in global workforce. The structural reset resulted in an incremental one-off inventory obsolescence expense of $88 recognized at December 31, 2018 (refer to Note 17, Restructuring Initiatives, for additional information regarding the structural reset of inventory). The global workforce will be reduced in 2019 by approximately 10% to align with ongoing operating model changes and to create a leaner organization that is better aligned with Avon’s current and future business focus. This reduction is incremental to an 8% reduction of the global workforce that was completed in 2018. We expect to incur a restructuring charge of approximately $100 in 2019 relating to the global workforce reduction, which wasn't approved by the Board of Directors until January 2019.

Revolving credit facility

In February 2019, Avon International Capital p.l.c. ("AIC"), a wholly-owned foreign subsidiary of the Company, entered into a three-year €200.0 senior secured revolving credit facility (the “2019 facility”).

The 2019 facility may be used for working capital and general corporate purposes. The 2019 facility replaced the 2015 facility. All obligations of AIC under the 2019 facility are unconditionally guaranteed by the Company, AIO and each other material United States or English restricted subsidiary of the Company (collectively, the “Obligors”), in each case, subject to certain exceptions. The obligations of the Obligors are secured by first priority liens on and security interests in substantially all of the assets of the Obligors, in each case, subject to certain exceptions.

The 2019 facility will terminate in February 2022; provided, however, that it shall terminate on the 91st day prior to the maturity of the 4.60% Notes, if on such 91st day, the applicable notes are not redeemed, repaid, discharged, defeased or otherwise refinanced in full. The 2019 facility contains affirmative and negative covenants, which are customary for secured financings of this type, as well as financial covenants (interest coverage and total leverage ratios).

Divestitures

China Manufacturing

In February 2019, we completed the sale to TheFaceShop Co., Ltd., an affiliate of LG Household & Health Care Ltd., of all of the equity interests in Avon Manufacturing (Guangzhou), Ltd. for a total purchase price of $71.0 million. Net cash proceeds (pre-tax) will be $47.0 after the required repayment by the Company of certain outstanding intercompany loans of $23.3 and after deducting cash on hand in Avon Manufacturing (Guangzhou), Ltd. of $.7.

Rye Office

In February 2019, we signed an agreement to sell the Rye office. This transaction is expected to close by the end of the second quarter of 2019.

Malaysia Maximin

In February 2019, we signed an agreement to sell the legal entity Maximin Corporation Sdn Bhd, which owns the Malaysia office and warehouse. This transaction is expected to close by the end of the first quarter of 2019.