ACCOUNTING POLICIES	3 Months Ended
ACCOUNTING POLICIES	Mar. 31, 2020
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
ACCOUNTING POLICIES	ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of Presentation We prepare our unaudited interim Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP"). We consistently applied the accounting policies described in our 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K ("2019 Form 10-K") in preparing these unaudited interim Consolidated Financial Statements, other than those impacted by new accounting standards as described below. In addition, upon the consummation of the Transaction with Natura &Co Holding, the Company became a wholly owned subsidiary of Natura &Co Holding and Avon common stock ceased to be traded on the NYSE. As a result, we have excluded disclosures of Earnings per Share from our consolidated financial statements. The Company has updated its reportable segments to align with how the business is operated and managed since the merger with Natura, we have identified two reportable segments based on geographic operations: Avon International and Avon Latin America. In prior periods, the Company reported four segments: Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific, South Latin America and North Latin America. Previously reported segment information has been recast throughout the consolidated financial statements, as applicable, for all periods presented to reflect the changes in the Company’s reportable segments. Refer to Note 10, Segment Information, to the Consolidated Financial Statements contained herein for more information. In our opinion, the unaudited interim Consolidated Financial Statements reflect all adjustments of a normal recurring nature that are necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented. Results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year. You should read these unaudited interim Consolidated Financial Statements in conjunction with our Consolidated Financial Statements contained in our 2019 Form 10-K. When used in this report, the terms "Avon," "Company," "we" or "us" mean Avon Products, Inc. For interim Consolidated Financial Statements purposes, we generally provide for accruals under our various employee benefit plans for each quarter based on one quarter of the estimated annual expense, and adjust these accruals as estimates are refined. In addition, our income tax provision is determined using an estimate of our consolidated annual effective tax rate, adjusted in the current period for discrete income tax items including: •the effects of significant, unusual or extraordinary pretax and income tax items, if any; •the impact of changes in tax legislation, if any; •withholding taxes recognized associated with cash repatriations; and •the impact of loss-making subsidiaries for which we cannot recognize an income tax benefit and subsidiaries for which an effective tax rate cannot be reliably estimated. Reclassifications Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company had tooling, net of amortization of $10.0 and $12.9, respectively. Tooling balance as of December 31, 2019, representing cost of $94.4 and accumulated depreciation of $81.5, previously included in other long-term assets has been reclassified to property, plant and equipment to conform to the current year presentation. The prior periods reflect the reclassification of the balance to conform to the current year presentation, which is consistent with industry practice. COVID-19 pandemic A novel strain of coronavirus (COVID-19) was first identified in Wuhan, China in December 2019, and subsequently declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. Due to the uncertain and rapidly evolving nature of current conditions around the world, the impacts of COVID-19 most of which are beyond the Company’s control, continue to evolve, and the outcome is uncertain, we are therefore unable to predict accurately the impact that COVID-19 will have on our business going forward. We are closely monitoring the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic. We have taken and may continue to take temporary precautionary measures intended to help minimize the impact of the COVID-19 virus on our operations including: •our focus has turned to producing essential hygiene products, such as soaps and shampoos, hand sanitizer gel and liquid alcohol; •we are accelerating our digital plans; •a large portion of our employees are working from home to safeguard the health and safety of our personnel; and •we communicated social distancing protocols to our Representatives around the world. As of the date of this report, we are unable to estimate the long term impact of the economic paralysis arising from efforts to curb the spread of the COVID-19 virus and the expected reduction in activity on our business, results of operations and financial condition. We will continue to review our revenue, investments, expenses and cash outflows, as well as adjusting our relationships with suppliers. Furthermore, the actions outlined above are continuously being re-evaluated in light of global developments relating to COVID-19. Going concern We expect the impact of COVID-19 to result in a decline in revenues during 2020 which will, in turn, result in lower cash generation from activities. Our forecasts and projections indicate that we should have sufficient liquidity to meet our obligations for a period of not less than 12 months from the issuance date of the Consolidated Financial Statements contained herein. If the downturn is deeper or for longer than we anticipate, the Company could take certain further actions to ease the pressure of certain cash outflows, such as reducing discretionary expenditure, selling non-core assets, accessing government pandemic initiatives or arranging borrowing facilities with third party banks and affiliate companies. Furthermore, the Company has received an irrevocable commitment from Natura &Co Holdings SA management that they will provide sufficient financial support if and when needed to enable the Company to meet its obligations as they come due in the normal course of business for a period of not less than 12 months from the date issuance of the Consolidated Financial Statements contained herein. Accounting Standards Implemented ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses, which requires measurement and recognition of expected credit losses for financial assets held. We adopted this new accounting guidance effective January 1, 2020, using a modified retrospective transition approach. The adoption did not have a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements and disclosures and did not significantly impact the Company's accounting policies or estimation methods related to the allowance for doubtful accounts. The adoption resulted in a cumulative effect decrease to retained earnings of approximately $2 to reflect a change in the allowance for doubtful accounts.