GEOGRAPHIC, FINANCIAL AND OTHER INFORMATION- Schedule of Net Sales by Classes of Similar Products (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 331.9	$ 330.7
Color Cosmetics [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales	224.6	218.3
Percentage of net sales by classes of similar products (percent)	68.00%	66.00%
Beauty Care And Fragrance [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 107.3	$ 112.4
Percentage of net sales by classes of similar products (percent)	32.00%	34.00%