| Document and Entity Information | Jul. 23, 2020 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001479290 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Jul. 23, 2020 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Revance Therapeutics, Inc. |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-36297 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 77-0551645 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 7555 Gateway Boulevard |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Newark |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 94560 |
| City Area Code | (510) |
| Local Phone Number | 742-3400 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share |
| Trading Symbol | RVNC |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
