Avon Products (AVP) 10-Q 30 Apr 15 2015 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_And_Entity_Informatio

Document And Entity Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
DEI [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Document Period End Date	31-Mar-15
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Entity Registrant Name	AVON PRODUCTS INC
Entity Central Index Key	8868
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-19
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	435,082,760

Consolidated_Statements_of_Inc

Consolidated Statements of Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$1,762.50	$2,141.70
Other revenue	31.7	41.9
Total revenue	1,794.20	2,183.60
Costs, expenses and other:
Cost of sales	707.3	955.4
Selling, general and administrative expenses	1,124.50	1,279.10
Operating loss	-37.6	-50.9
Interest expense	28.6	27.5
Interest income	-3	-3.8
Other expense, net	19.4	66.4
Total other expenses	45	90.1
Loss before taxes	-82.6	-141
Income taxes	-63.8	-26.2
Net loss	-146.4	-167.2
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	-0.9	-1.1
Net loss attributable to Avon	($147.30)	($168.30)
Loss per share:
Basic	($0.33)	($0.38)
Diluted	($0.33)	($0.38)
Cash dividends per common share	$0.06	$0.06

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Com

Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015		Mar. 31, 2014
Net loss	($146.40)		($167.20)
Other comprehensive loss:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	-126.6		-8.9
Change in derivative losses on cash flow hedges, net of taxes	0.4	[1]	0.3	[1]
Adjustments of and amortization of net actuarial loss and prior service cost, net of taxes	-9.7		-8
Total other comprehensive loss, net of taxes	-116.5		-0.6
Comprehensive loss	-262.9		-167.8
Less: comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest	0.4		-1.5
Comprehensive loss attributable to Avon	($263.30)		($166.30)
[1]	Gross amount reclassified to interest expense, and related taxes reclassified to income taxes.

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Com1

Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Change in derivative losses on cash flow hedges, taxes	$0	$0.20
Adjustment of and amortization of net actuarial loss and prior service cost, taxes	$0.30	$4.10

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$668.90	$960.50
Accounts receivable, net	509.4	563.5
Inventories	824.5	822.2
Prepaid expenses and other	589.9	618.3
Total current assets	2,592.70	2,964.50
Property, plant and equipment, at cost	2,065.40	2,292.60
Less accumulated depreciation	-1,007.60	-1,061.60
Property, plant and equipment, net	1,057.80	1,231
Goodwill	235.6	249.3
Other assets	986.2	1,052
Total assets	4,872.30	5,496.80
Current Liabilities
Debt maturing within one year	378.8	137.1
Accounts payable	820	895.4
Accrued compensation	167.2	210.5
Other accrued liabilities	461.4	598.8
Sales and taxes other than income	152	168.6
Income taxes	27.4	36.8
Total current liabilities	2,006.80	2,047.20
Long-term debt	2,208.20	2,463.90
Employee benefit plans	478.4	501.8
Long-term income taxes	78.7	77.8
Other liabilities	87.5	100.8
Total liabilities	4,859.60	5,191.50
Shareholders' Equity
Common stock	187.8	187.6
Additional paid-in capital	2,206.10	2,207.90
Retained earnings	3,529.30	3,702.90
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-1,333.60	-1,217.60
Treasury stock, at cost	-4,592.80	-4,591
Total shareholders' (deficit) equity	-3.2	289.8
Noncontrolling interest	15.9	15.5
Total shareholders’ equity	12.7	305.3
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$4,872.30	$5,496.80

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net loss	($146.40)	($167.20)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used by operating activities:
Depreciation	31.8	35.4
Amortization	9.5	11.6
Provision for doubtful accounts	38.7	50.8
Provision for obsolescence	15.7	26.4
Share-based compensation	-0.1	11.5
Foreign exchange losses	6.4	8.3
Deferred income taxes	28.4	-10.4
Charge for Venezuelan monetary assets and liabilities	-4.2	53.7
Charge for Venezuelan non-monetary assets	101.7	115.7
Other	9	7.8
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	-27.6	-41.7
Inventories	-73.1	-97.8
Prepaid expenses and other	-6.7	-23.2
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	-149.1	-29.1
Income and other taxes	-14.1	-21.5
Noncurrent assets and liabilities	-18	-42.9
Net cash used by operating activities	-198.1	-112.6
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Capital expenditures	-22.4	-29.6
Disposal of assets	2.4	2.6
Purchases of investments	-4.6	-5.8
Proceeds from sale of investments	0.6	6.2
Net cash used by investing activities	-24	-26.6
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Cash dividends	-26.2	-28.7
Debt, net (maturities of three months or less)	-6.3	1.8
Repayment of debt	-2.9	-10.6
Net proceeds from exercise of stock options	0	0.2
Repurchase of common stock	-1.9	-6.5
Net cash used by financing activities	-37.3	-43.8
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents	-32.2	-129.8
Net decrease in cash and equivalents	-291.6	-312.8
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	960.5	1,107.90
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$668.90	$795.10

Accounting_Policies

Accounting Policies	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
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 2014 Annual Report on Form 10-K ("2014 Form 10-K") in preparing these unaudited financial statements. 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 2014 Form 10-K. When used in this report, the terms "Avon," "Company," "we" or "us" mean Avon Products, Inc.
	For interim consolidated financial statement purposes, our tax provision is determined using an estimate of our annual effective tax rate, adjusted for discrete items, if any, that are taken into account in the relevant period. We also provide for accruals under our various employee benefit plans for each quarter based on one quarter of the estimated annual expense.
	We revised our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows to correct the presentation of certain financing activities, specifically a decrease of $6.4 in repayment of debt, a decrease of $6.0 in proceeds from debt, and a decrease of $.4 in debt, net for the three months ended March 31, 2014. This revision did not impact the total cash flows from financing activities, our Consolidated Statements of Income, our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income or our Consolidated Balance Sheets. We determined that the effect of this revision was not material to any of our previously issued financial statements.
	Additionally, we revised our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows to reflect income tax receivables of $18.1 for the three months ended March 31, 2014 in income and other taxes, while they had been previously reported in prepaid expenses and other, as we believe that this is a better presentation of our income tax receivables. This revision did not impact the total cash flows from operating activities, our Consolidated Statements of Income, our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income or our Consolidated Balance Sheets. We determined that the effect of this revision was not material to any of our previously issued financial statements.
	Venezuela Currency
	We account for Venezuela as a highly inflationary economy. In February 2015, the Venezuelan government announced that a new foreign exchange system was created, referred to as the SIMADI exchange ("SIMADI"). SIMADI began operating on February 12, 2015. There are multiple legal mechanisms in Venezuela to exchange currency. As SIMADI represents the rate which better reflects the economics of Avon Venezuela's business activity, in comparison to the other available exchange rates, we concluded that we should utilize the SIMADI exchange rate to remeasure our Venezuelan operations effective February 12, 2015. As a result of the change to the SIMADI rate, which caused the recognition of a devaluation of approximately 70% as compared to the exchange rate we used previously, we recorded an after-tax benefit of approximately $3 (a benefit of approximately $4 in other expense, net, and a loss of approximately $1 in income taxes) in the first quarter of 2015, primarily reflecting the write-down of monetary assets and liabilities. In addition, as a result of using the historical U.S. dollar cost basis of non-monetary assets, such as inventories, these assets continued to be remeasured, following the change to the SIMADI rate, at the applicable rate at the time of their acquisition. The remeasurement of non-monetary assets at the historical U.S. dollar cost basis causes a disproportionate expense as these assets are consumed in operations, negatively impacting operating profit and net income by approximately $5 during the three months ended March 31, 2015. Also as a result, we determined that an adjustment of approximately $11 to cost of sales was needed to reflect certain non-monetary assets, primarily inventories, at their net realizable value, which was recorded in the first quarter of 2015.
	In addition, at February 12, 2015, we reviewed Avon Venezuela's long-lived assets to determine whether the carrying amount of the assets was recoverable. Based on our expected cash flows associated with the asset group, we determined that the carrying amount of the assets, carried at their historical U.S. dollar cost basis, was not recoverable. As such, an impairment charge of approximately $90 to selling, general and administrative expenses in the Latin America segment was needed to reflect the write-down of the long-lived assets to their estimated fair value, which was approximately $16 at March 31, 2015. The fair value of Avon Venezuela's long-lived assets was determined using both market and cost valuation approaches. The valuation analysis performed required several estimates, including market conditions and inflation rates.
	In February 2014, the Venezuelan government announced a foreign exchange system which began operating on March 24, 2014, referred to as the SICAD II exchange ("SICAD II"). As SICAD II represented the rate which better reflected the economics of Avon Venezuela's business activity, in comparison to the other available exchange rates, we concluded that we should utilize the SICAD II exchange rate to remeasure our Venezuelan operations effective March 31, 2014. As a result of the change to the SICAD II rate, which caused the recognition of a devaluation of approximately 88% as compared to the official exchange rate we used previously, we recorded an after-tax loss of approximately $42 (approximately $54 in other expense, net, and a benefit of approximately $12 in income taxes) in the first quarter of 2014, primarily reflecting the write-down of monetary assets and liabilities. In addition, as a result of using the historical U.S. dollar cost basis of non-monetary assets, such as inventories, these assets continued to be remeasured, following the change to the SIMADI rate, at the applicable rate at the time of their acquisition. As a result, we determined that an adjustment of approximately $116 to cost of sales was needed to reflect certain non-monetary assets, primarily inventories, at their net realizable value, which was recorded in the first quarter of 2014.
	Standards to be Implemented
	In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, issued as a new Topic, Accounting Standards Codification Topic 606. The core principle of the guidance is that a Company should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. This standard is effective beginning in 2017 and can be adopted either retrospectively or as a cumulative-effect adjustment as of the date of adoption. We are currently evaluating the effect that adopting this new accounting guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements.

Earnings_per_Share_and_Share_R

Earnings per Share and Share Repurchases	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Abstract]
Earnings per Share and Share Repurchases	EARNINGS PER SHARE AND SHARE REPURCHASES
	We compute earnings (loss) per share ("EPS") using the two-class method, which is an earnings (loss) allocation formula that determines earnings (loss) per share for common stock and participating securities. Our participating securities are our grants of restricted stock and restricted stock units, which contain non-forfeitable rights to dividend equivalents. We compute basic EPS by dividing net income (loss) allocated to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS is calculated to give effect to all potentially dilutive common shares that were outstanding during the period.
		Three Months Ended
		31-Mar
	(Shares in millions)	2015			2014
	Numerator:
	Net loss attributable to Avon	$	(147.3	)	$	(168.3	)
	Less: Loss allocated to participating securities	2			2
	Loss allocated to common shareholders	(145.3		)	(166.3		)
	Denominator:
	Basic EPS weighted-average shares outstanding	434.9			434.1
	Diluted effect of assumed conversion of stock options	—			—
	Diluted EPS adjusted weighted-average shares outstanding	434.9			434.1
	Loss per Common Share:
	Basic	$	(.33	)	$	(.38	)
	Diluted	(.33		)	(.38		)
	Amounts in the table above may not necessarily sum due to rounding.
	During the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, we did not include stock options to purchase 15.5 million shares and 20.3 million shares, respectively, of Avon common stock in the calculation of diluted EPS as we had net losses attributable to Avon. The inclusion of these shares would decrease the net loss per share, and therefore, their inclusion would be anti-dilutive.
	We purchased approximately .2 million shares of Avon common stock for $1.9 during the first three months of 2015, as compared to approximately .5 million shares of Avon common stock for $6.9 during the first three months of 2014, primarily through acquisition of stock from employees in connection with tax payments upon vesting of restricted stock units, and in 2014, also through private transactions with a broker in connection with stock based obligations under our Deferred Compensation Plan.

Inventories

Inventories	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Inventories	INVENTORIES
	Components of Inventories	March 31, 2015		December 31, 2014
	Raw materials	$	229.7	$	248.8
	Finished goods	594.8		573.4
	Total	$	824.5	$	822.2

Employee_Benefit_Plans

Employee Benefit Plans	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
General Discussion of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits [Abstract]
Employee Benefit Plans	EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		Pension Benefits
	Net Periodic Benefit Costs	U.S. Plans						Non-U.S. Plans						Postretirement Benefits
		2015			2014			2015			2014			2015			2014
	Service cost	$	3.6		$	3.4		$	2.1		$	4.8		$	0.3		$	0.3
	Interest cost	6.3			6.7			7.1			9.1			1.1			1.3
	Expected return on plan assets	(8.3		)	(8.4		)	(10.8		)	(9.8		)	—			—
	Amortization of prior service credit	(.2		)	(.1		)	—			(.3		)	(1.0		)	(1.1		)
	Amortization of net actuarial losses	11.6			10.7			2.7			4.6			0.5			0.5
	Net periodic benefit costs	$	13		$	12.3		$	1.1		$	8.4		$	0.9		$	1
	As of March 31, 2015, we made approximately $6 and $6 of contributions to the U.S. and non-U.S. defined benefit pension and postretirement benefit plans, respectively. During the remainder of 2015, we anticipate contributing approximately $45 to $50 and $20 to $25 to fund our U.S. and non-U.S. defined benefit pension and postretirement benefit plans, respectively.

Contingencies

Contingencies	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Loss Contingency [Abstract]
Contingencies	CONTINGENCIES
	Settlements of FCPA Investigations
	As previously reported, we engaged outside counsel to conduct an internal investigation and compliance reviews focused on compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act ("FCPA") and related U.S. and foreign laws in China and additional countries. The internal investigation, which was conducted under the oversight of our Audit Committee, began in June 2008. The internal investigation and compliance reviews focused on reviewing certain expenses and books and records processes, including, but not limited to, travel, entertainment, gifts, use of third-party vendors and consultants and related due diligence, joint ventures and acquisitions, and payments to third-party agents and others, in connection with our business dealings, directly or indirectly, with foreign governments and their employees. The internal investigation and compliance reviews of these matters are complete. In connection with the internal investigation and compliance reviews, certain personnel actions, including termination of employment of certain senior members of management, were taken. In connection with the internal investigation and compliance reviews, we have enhanced our ethics and compliance program, including our policies and procedures, FCPA compliance-related training, FCPA third-party due diligence program and other compliance-related resources.
	As previously reported, in October 2008, we voluntarily contacted the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and the U.S. Department of Justice (the "DOJ") to advise both agencies of our internal investigation. We cooperated with investigations of these matters by the SEC and the DOJ.
	As previously reported, in December 2014, the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (the "USDC") approved a deferred prosecution agreement (the "DPA") entered into between the Company and the DOJ related to charges of violations of the books and records and internal controls provisions of the FCPA. In addition, Avon Products (China) Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of the Company operating in China, pleaded guilty to conspiring to violate the books and records provision of the FCPA and was sentenced by the USDC to pay a $68 fine. The SEC also filed a complaint against the Company charging violations of the books and records and internal controls provisions of the FCPA and a consent to settlement (the "Consent") which was approved in a judgment entered by the USDC in January 2015, and included $67 in disgorgement and prejudgment interest. The DPA, the above-mentioned guilty plea and the Consent resolved the SEC’s and the DOJ’s investigations of the Company’s compliance with the FCPA and related U.S. laws in China and additional countries. The fine was paid in December 2014 and the payment to the SEC was made in January 2015, both of which had been previously accrued for before December 31, 2014.
	Under the DPA, the DOJ will defer criminal prosecution of the Company for a term of three years. If the DOJ determines that the Company has knowingly violated the DPA, the DOJ may commence prosecution or extend the term of the DPA, including the monitoring provisions described below, for up to one year. If the Company remains in compliance with the DPA during its term, the charges against the Company will be dismissed with prejudice.
	Under the DPA and the Consent, among other things, the Company agreed to have a compliance monitor (the "monitor"). With the approval of the DOJ and the SEC, the monitor can be replaced 18 months after the monitor’s retention by the Company pursuant to its agreement to undertake self-reporting obligations for the remainder of the monitoring period. The monitoring period expires on the later of three years from the date of the retention of the monitor and the expiration of the DPA. We are in the process of retaining a monitor, whose selection is subject to the approval of the DOJ and the SEC. There can be no assurance as to when a monitor will be approved or whether or when the DOJ and the SEC will approve replacing the monitorship with the Company’s self-reporting.
	Under the DPA, the Company also represented that it has implemented and agreed that it will continue to implement a compliance and ethics program designed to prevent and detect violations of the FCPA and other applicable anti-corruption laws throughout its operations.
	The monitor will assess and monitor the Company's compliance with the terms of the DPA and Consent by evaluating, among other things, the Company's internal accounting controls, recordkeeping and financial reporting policies and procedures. The monitor may recommend changes to our policies and procedures that we must adopt unless they are unduly burdensome or otherwise inadvisable, in which case we may propose alternatives, which the DOJ and the SEC may or may not accept. In addition, operating under the oversight of the monitor may result in burdens on members of our management and divert their time from the operation of our business. Assuming the monitorship is replaced by a self-reporting period, the Company’s self-reporting obligations may continue to be costly or burdensome.
	We currently cannot estimate the costs that we are likely to incur in connection with compliance with the DPA and the Consent, including the retention of the monitor, the costs, if applicable, of self-reporting, and the costs of implementing the changes, if any, to our policies and procedures required by the monitor. However, the costs and burdens of the monitoring process could be significant.
	Litigation Matters
	In July and August 2010, derivative actions were filed in state court against certain present or former officers and/or directors of the Company (Carol J. Parker, derivatively on behalf of Avon Products, Inc. v. W. Don Cornwell, et al. and Avon Products, Inc. as nominal defendant (filed in the New York Supreme Court, Nassau County, Index No. 600570/2010); Lynne Schwartz, derivatively on behalf of Avon Products, Inc. v. Andrea Jung, et al. and Avon Products, Inc. as nominal defendant (filed in the New York Supreme Court, New York County, Index No. 651304/2010)). On November 22, 2013, a derivative action was filed in federal court against certain present or former officers and/or directors of the Company (Sylvia Pritika, derivatively on behalf of Avon Products, Inc. v. Ann S. Moore, et al. and Avon Products, Inc. as nominal defendant (filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, No. 13-CV-8369)). The claims asserted in one or more of these actions include alleged breach of fiduciary duty, abuse of control, waste of corporate assets, and unjust enrichment, relating to the Company's compliance with the FCPA, including the adequacy of the Company's internal controls. The relief sought against the individual defendants in one or more of these derivative actions include certain declaratory and equitable relief, restitution, damages, exemplary damages and interest. The Company is a nominal defendant, and no relief is sought against the Company itself. In the Parker case, plaintiff has agreed that defendants' time to file an answer, motion to dismiss or other response is adjourned until plaintiff files an amended pleading. In Schwartz, plaintiffs filed a further amended complaint on March 17, 2015, and the defendants moved to dismiss on April 22, 2015. In Pritika, defendants’ motion to dismiss the complaint for lack of federal subject matter jurisdiction was granted on March 16, 2015. On April 28, 2015, an action was filed to seek enforcement of demands for the inspection of certain of the Company’s books and records (Belle Cohen v. Avon Products, Inc. (filed in the New York Supreme Court, New York County, Index No. 651418/2015)). We are unable to predict the outcome of these matters.
	On July 6, 2011, a purported shareholder's class action complaint (City of Brockton Retirement System v. Avon Products, Inc., et al., No. 11-CIV-4665) was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York against the Company and certain present or former officers and/or directors of the Company. On September 29, 2011, the Court appointed LBBW Asset Management Investmentgesellschaft mbH and SGSS Deutschland Kapitalanlagegesellschaft mbH as lead plaintiffs and Motley Rice LLC as lead counsel. Lead plaintiffs filed an amended complaint, and the defendants moved to dismiss the amended complaint on June 14, 2012. On September 29, 2014, the Court granted the defendants' motion to dismiss and also granted the plaintiffs leave to amend their complaint. On October 24, 2014, plaintiffs filed their second amended complaint on behalf of a purported class consisting of all persons or entities who purchased or otherwise acquired shares of Avon's common stock from July 31, 2006 through and including October 26, 2011. The second amended complaint names as defendants the Company and two individuals and asserts violations of Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Exchange Act based on allegedly false or misleading statements and omissions with respect to, among other things, the Company's compliance with the FCPA, including the adequacy of the Company's internal controls. Plaintiffs seek compensatory damages and declaratory, injunctive, and other equitable relief. Defendants moved to dismiss the Second Amended Complaint on November 21, 2014. We are unable to predict the outcome of this matter. However, it is reasonably possible that we may incur a loss in connection with this matter. We are unable to reasonably estimate the amount or range of such reasonably possible loss.
	On December 23, 2014, a purported class action, Poovathur v. Avon Products, Inc., et al., No. 14-CV-10083, was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York against the Company and certain present or former Company employees pursuant to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act ("ERISA"), 29 U.S.C. § 1132. The Poovathur complaint, which was amended on January 28, 2015, asserts claims under ERISA for alleged breach of fiduciary duty and failure to monitor on behalf of a purported class of participants in and beneficiaries of the Avon Personal Savings Account Plan (the "Plan") who invested in and/or held shares of the Avon Common Stock Fund between July 31, 2006 and January 1, 2015. On March 12, 2015, another purported class action, McCoy et al. v. Avon Products, Inc., et al., No. 15-CV-01828, was filed in the same court and designated as related to Poovathur. The McCoy complaint asserts similar causes of action under ERISA, and a claim for co-fiduciary liability, on behalf of participants in the Plan and on behalf of the Plan itself, from February 1, 2011 to the present. Plaintiffs in both actions seek, inter alia, certain monetary relief, damages, and declaratory, injunctive, and other equitable relief. On April 8, 2015, the Court consolidated the actions and recaptioned the consolidated case as In re 2014 Avon Products, Inc. ERISA Litigation; the Court also appointed interim co-lead counsel and ordered plaintiffs to file their consolidated complaint by May 8, 2015. We are unable to predict the outcome of this matter. However, it is reasonably possible that we may incur a loss in connection with this matter. We are unable to reasonably estimate the amount or range of such reasonably possible loss.
	Under some circumstances, any losses incurred in connection with adverse outcomes in the litigation matters described above could be material.
	Brazilian Tax Matters
	In 2002, our Brazilian subsidiary received an excise tax (IPI) assessment from the Brazilian tax authorities for alleged tax deficiencies during the years 1997-1998. In December 2012, additional assessments were received for the year 2008 with respect to excise tax (IPI) and taxes charged on gross receipts (PIS and COFINS). In the second quarter of 2014, the PIS and COFINS assessments were officially closed in favor of Avon Brazil. The 2002 and the 2012 IPI assessments assert that the establishment in 1995 of separate manufacturing and distribution companies in Brazil was done without a valid business purpose and that Avon Brazil did not observe minimum pricing rules to define the taxable basis of excise tax. The structure adopted in 1995 is comparable to that used by many other companies in Brazil. We believe that our Brazilian corporate structure is appropriate, both operationally and legally, and that the 2002 and 2012 IPI assessments are unfounded.
	These matters are being vigorously contested. In January 2013, we filed a protest seeking a first administrative level review with respect to the 2012 IPI assessment. In July 2013, the 2012 IPI assessment was upheld at the first administrative level and we have appealed this decision to the second administrative level. The 2012 IPI assessment totals approximately $289, including penalties and accrued interest. In October 2010, the 2002 IPI assessment was upheld at the first administrative level at an amount reduced to approximately $27 from approximately $64, including penalties and accrued interest. We appealed this decision to the second administrative level, which ruled in favor of Avon in March 2015 and canceled the 2002 IPI assessment. The 2002 IPI assessment remains subject to appeal by the government.
	In the event that the 2002 or 2012 IPI assessments are upheld at the last administrative level, it may be necessary for us to provide security to pursue further appeals, which, depending on the circumstances, may result in a charge to earnings. It is not possible to reasonably estimate the likelihood or potential amount of assessments that may be issued for subsequent periods (tax years up through 2009 are closed by statute). However, other similar IPI assessments involving different periods (1998-2001) have been canceled and officially closed in our favor by the second administrative level. We believe that the likelihood that the 2002 IPI assessment will be upheld on any further appeal is remote and the likelihood that the 2012 IPI assessment will be upheld is reasonably possible. As stated above, we believe that the 2002 and 2012 IPI assessments are unfounded.
	Other Matters
	Various other lawsuits and claims, arising in the ordinary course of business or related to businesses previously sold, are pending or threatened against Avon. In management's opinion, based on its review of the information available at this time, the total cost of resolving such other contingencies at March 31, 2015, is not expected to have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
	The tables below present the changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss ("AOCI") by component and the reclassifications out of AOCI for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014:
	Three Months Ended March 31, 2015:	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments			Cash Flow Hedges			Net Investment Hedges			Pension and Postretirement Benefits			Total
	Balance at December 31, 2014	$	(677.0	)	$	(3.2	)	$	(4.3	)	$	(533.1	)	$	(1,217.6	)
	Other comprehensive loss other than reclassifications	(126.1		)	—			—			(3.6		)	(129.7		)
	Reclassifications into earnings:
	Derivative losses on cash flow hedges, net of tax of $0.0(1)	—			0.4			—			—			0.4
	Amortization of net actuarial loss and prior service cost, net of tax of $.3(2)	—			—			—			13.3			13.3
	Total reclassifications into earnings	—			0.4			—			13.3			13.7
	Balance at March 31, 2015	$	(803.1	)	$	(2.8	)	$	(4.3	)	$	(523.4	)	$	(1,333.6	)
	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014:	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments			Cash Flow Hedges			Net Investment Hedges			Pension and Postretirement Benefits			Total
	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	(429.3	)	$	(5.1	)	$	(4.3	)	$	(431.7	)	$	(870.4	)
	Other comprehensive loss other than reclassifications	(9.0		)	—			—			—			(9.0		)
	Reclassifications into earnings:
	Derivative losses on cash flow hedges, net of tax of $.2(1)	—			0.3			—			—			0.3
	Amortization of net actuarial loss and prior service cost, net of tax of $4.1(2)	—			—			—			8			8
	Total reclassifications into earnings	—			0.3			—			8			8.3
	Balance at March 31, 2014	$	(438.3	)	$	(4.8	)	$	(4.3	)	$	(423.7	)	$	(871.1	)
	(1) Gross amount reclassified to interest expense, and related taxes reclassified to income taxes.
	(2) Gross amount reclassified to pension and postretirement expense, within selling, general & administrative expenses, and related taxes reclassified to income taxes.
	Foreign exchange net losses of $18.7 and $5.3 for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, resulting from the translation of actuarial losses and prior service cost recorded in AOCI are included in changes in foreign currency translation adjustments in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.

Segment_Information

Segment Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting, Measurement Disclosures [Abstract]
Segment Information	SEGMENT INFORMATION
	Summarized financial information concerning our reportable segments was as follows:
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2015					2014
		Revenue		Operating			Revenue		Operating
				(Loss) Profit					(Loss) Profit
	Latin America	$	836.8	$	(43.3	)	$	1,066.70	$	(43.4	)
	Europe, Middle East & Africa	550.7		38.6			654.8		67.4
	North America	242.1		(13.2		)	295.7		(8.5		)
	Asia Pacific	164.6		7.9			166.4		7.7
	Total from operations	$	1,794.20	$	(10.0	)	$	2,183.60	$	23.2
	Global and other	—		(27.6		)	—		(74.1		)
	Total	$	1,794.20	$	(37.6	)	$	2,183.60	$	(50.9	)

Supplemental_Balance_Sheet_Inf

Supplemental Balance Sheet Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]
Supplemental Balance Sheet Information	SUPPLEMENTAL BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION
	At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, prepaid expenses and other included the following:
	Components of Prepaid Expenses and Other	March 31, 2015		December 31, 2014
	Deferred tax assets	$	193.8	$	204.7
	Prepaid taxes and tax refunds receivable	149.7		165.7
	Receivables other than trade	71.1		72.5
	Prepaid brochure costs, paper, and other literature	69		77.6
	Short-term investments	24.3		21
	Other	82		76.8
	Prepaid expenses and other	$	589.9	$	618.3
	At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, other assets included the following:
	Components of Other Assets	March 31, 2015		December 31, 2014
	Deferred tax assets	$	651.9	$	685.8
	Long-term receivables	128.1		149.5
	Capitalized software	94.1		101.3
	Investments	35.8		36.4
	Other intangible assets, net (Note 10)	27.4		29
	Tooling (plates and molds associated with our beauty products)	19.4		21.7
	Other	29.5		28.3
	Other assets	$	986.2	$	1,052.00

Restructuring_Initiatives

Restructuring Initiatives	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]	RESTRUCTURING INITIATIVES
	Additional Restructuring Charges 2015
	As a result of the current economic environment, including the impact of foreign currency movements and inflation on our expenses, and in an effort to continue to improve our cost structure, we identified certain actions that we believe will reduce ongoing costs. To date, these actions have primarily consisted of global headcount reductions.
	As a result of these restructuring actions, we have recorded total costs to implement these restructuring initiatives of $28.5 before taxes, during the three months ended March 31, 2015 in selling, general and administrative expenses, in the Consolidated Statements of Income. There are no material remaining costs for restructuring actions approved-to-date. In connection with these restructuring actions, we expect to realize annualized savings of approximately $35 to $40 before taxes. We expect to begin to realize savings in the second quarter of 2015 and are expected to achieve the annualized savings beginning in the third quarter of 2015. The annualized savings represent the net reduction of expenses that will no longer be incurred by Avon.
	The costs to implement recorded during the three months ended March 31, 2015 consisted of the following:
	•	charge of $26.6 for employee-related costs due to severance benefits; and
	•	implementation costs of $1.9 primarily for professional service fees associated with Corporate and Asia Pacific.
	The majority of cash payments, if applicable, associated with these charges are expected to be made during 2015.
	The liability balance, which primarily consists of employee-related costs, for these various restructuring initiatives as of March 31, 2015 is as follows:
			Total
	2015 charges		$	26.6
	Cash payments		(3.1		)
	Foreign exchange		(.2		)
	Balance at March 31, 2015		$	23.3
	The charges approved to date under these various restructuring initiatives by reportable business segment were as follows: $3.3 in Latin America, $5.3 in Europe, Middle East & Africa, $1.6 in North America, $7.0 in Asia Pacific and $9.4 in Corporate.
	$400M Cost Savings Initiative
	In 2012, we announced a cost savings initiative (the "$400M Cost Savings Initiative") in an effort to stabilize the business and return Avon to sustainable growth, which was expected to be achieved through restructuring actions as well as other cost-savings strategies that will not result in restructuring charges. The $400M Cost Savings Initiative was designed to reduce our operating expenses as a percentage of total revenue to help us achieve a targeted low double-digit operating margin. The restructuring actions under the $400M Cost Savings Initiative primarily consist of global headcount reductions and related actions, as well as the closure of certain smaller, under-performing markets, including South Korea, Vietnam, Republic of Ireland, Bolivia and France. Other costs to implement these restructuring initiatives consist primarily of professional service fees and accelerated depreciation, and also include professional service fees associated with our North America business. A portion of the professional service fees associated with the North America business are contingent upon the achievement of operating profit targets. These fees were recognized over the period that the services were provided and are based upon our estimate of the total amount expected to be paid, which may change based on actual results.
	As a result of the restructuring actions associated with the $400M Cost Savings Initiative, we have recorded total costs to implement these restructuring initiatives of $235.2 before taxes, of which $4.8 before taxes was recorded in the first three months of 2015. For these restructuring actions, we expect our total costs to implement restructuring to be approximately $250 before taxes. The additional charges not yet incurred associated with the restructuring actions approved to-date of approximately $15 before taxes are expected to be recorded primarily in 2015. In connection with the restructuring actions associated with the $400M Cost Savings Initiative, we expect to realize annualized savings of approximately $275 to $285 before taxes. Substantially all of these annualized savings are expected to be achieved in 2015. For market closures, the annualized savings represent the foregone selling, general and administrative expenses as a result of no longer operating in the respective markets. For actions that did not result in the closure of a market, the annualized savings represent the net reduction of expenses that will no longer be incurred by Avon. The annualized savings do not incorporate the impact of the decline in revenue associated with these actions (including market closures), which is not expected to be material.
	Restructuring Charges – Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
	During the three months ended March 31, 2015, we recorded costs to implement of $4.8 related to the $400M Cost Savings Initiative in selling, general and administrative expenses, in the Consolidated Statements of Income. The costs consisted of the following:
	•	implementation costs of $2.5, primarily related to professional service fees associated with our North America business;
	•	charge of $1.0 for employee related costs due to severance benefits;
	•	accelerated depreciation of $.7 associated with the closure and rationalization of certain facilities; and
	•	contract termination and other net charge of $.6, primarily related to the costs associated with the closure of a North America warehouse.
	The majority of cash payments, if applicable, associated with these charges are expected to be made during 2015.
	Restructuring Charges – Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
	During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we recorded costs to implement of $22.1 related to the $400M Cost Savings Initiative in selling, general and administrative expenses, in the Consolidated Statements of Income. The costs consisted of the following:
	•	charge of $14.9 primarily for employee-related costs, primarily severance benefits;
	•	implementation costs of $4.5 primarily for professional service fees associated with our North America business;
	•	accelerated depreciation of $1.4 associated with the closure and rationalization of certain facilities; and
	•	contract termination and other charges of $1.3 primarily related to costs associated with our exit from the Service Model Transformation ("SMT") facility.
	The liability balance for the $400M Cost Savings Initiative as of March 31, 2015 is as follows:
			Employee-			Contract Terminations/Other			Total
			Related
			Costs
	Balance at December 31, 2014		$	50.1		$	0.5		$	50.6
	2015 charges		2.6			0.6			3.2
	Adjustments		(1.6		)	—			(1.6		)
	Cash payments		(12.6		)	(.4		)	(13.0		)
	Foreign exchange		(1.2		)	—			(1.2		)
	Balance at March 31, 2015		$	37.3		$	0.7		$	38
	The following table presents the restructuring charges incurred to-date, net of adjustments, under our $400M Cost Savings Initiative, along with the estimated charges expected to be incurred on approved initiatives under the plan:
			Employee-			Inventory/Asset			Foreign Currency			Contract		Total
			Related			Write-offs			Translation			Terminations/Other
			Costs						Adjustment
									Write-offs
	Charges incurred to date		$	168.6		$	0.7		0.2			$	13.6	$	183.1
	Estimated charges to be incurred on approved initiatives		0.5			3.4			—			5.7		9.6
	Total expected charges on approved initiatives		$	169.1		$	4.1		$	0.2		$	19.3	$	192.7
	The charges, net of adjustments, of initiatives under the $400M Cost Savings Initiative by reportable business segment were as follows:
			Latin			Europe, Middle East & Africa			North			Asia		Corporate			Total
			America						America			Pacific
	2012		$	12.9		$	1.1		$	18		$	12.9	$	3.6		$	48.5
	2013		11.1			15.6			5.3			1.3		17.7			51
	2014		24.5			19.9			14			6.5		17.1			82
	First Quarter 2015		(.4		)	0.1			1.6			0.6		(.3		)	1.6
	Charges incurred to date		48.1			36.7			38.9			21.3		38.1			183.1
	Estimated charges to be incurred on approved initiatives		0.4			—			8.5			0.7		—			9.6
	Total expected charges on approved initiatives		$	48.5		$	36.7		$	47.4		$	22	$	38.1		$	192.7
	As noted previously, we expect our total costs to implement restructuring to be approximately $250 before taxes under the $400M Cost Savings Initiative. The amounts shown in the tables above as charges recorded to-date relate to initiatives that have been approved and recorded in the financial statements as the costs are probable and estimable. The amounts shown in the tables above as total expected charges on approved initiatives represent charges recorded to-date plus charges yet to be recorded for approved initiatives as the relevant accounting criteria for recording an expense have not yet been met. In addition to the charges included in the tables above, we have incurred and will incur other costs to implement restructuring initiatives such as other professional services and accelerated depreciation.
	Other Restructuring Initiatives
	During the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, we recorded a net benefit of $.2 and total costs to implement of $.6, respectively, in selling, general and administrative expenses, in the Consolidated Statements of Income, associated with the restructuring programs launched in 2005 and 2009 and the restructuring initiative launched in 2012, each of which are substantially complete. The liability balance associated with these restructuring programs and restructuring initiative, which primarily consists of contract termination costs, as of March 31, 2015 is not material.

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets	GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
	Goodwill
		Latin			Europe, Middle East & Africa			Asia			Total
		America						Pacific
	Gross balance at December 31, 2014	$	90.7		$	156		$	85		$	331.7
	Accumulated impairments	—			—			(82.4		)	(82.4		)
	Net balance at December 31, 2014	$	90.7		$	156		$	2.6		$	249.3
	Changes during the period ended March 31, 2015:
	Foreign exchange	$	(5.9	)	$	(7.8	)	$	—		$	(13.7	)
	Gross balance at March 31, 2015	$	84.8		$	148.2		$	85		$	318
	Accumulated impairments	—			—			(82.4		)	(82.4		)
	Net balance at March 31, 2015	$	84.8		$	148.2		$	2.6		$	235.6
	Other intangible assets
		March 31, 2015						December 31, 2014
		Gross			Accumulated			Gross			Accumulated
		Amount			Amortization			Amount			Amortization
	Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
	Customer relationships	$	31		$	(29.3	)	$	33		$	(31.1	)
	Licensing agreements	40.8			(37.7		)	43.4			(39.9		)
	Noncompete agreements	6.9			(6.9		)	7.2			(7.2		)
	Indefinite-Lived Trademarks	22.6			—			23.6			—
	Total	$	101.3		$	(73.9	)	$	107.2		$	(78.2	)
	Aggregate amortization expense was not material for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, and is not expected to be material for future periods.

Fair_Value

Fair Value	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value	FAIR VALUE
	Assets and Liabilities Recorded at Fair Value
	The fair value measurement provisions required by GAAP establish a fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value into three broad levels as follows:
	•	Level 1 - Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
	•	Level 2 - Inputs, other than the quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly.
	•	Level 3 - Unobservable inputs based on our own assumptions.
	Assets and Liabilities Recorded at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
	The following table presents the fair value hierarchy for those assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2015:
		Level 1			Level 2			Total
	Assets:
	Available-for-sale securities	$	2.7		$	—		$	2.7
	Foreign exchange forward contracts	—			0.3			0.3
	Total	$	2.7		$	0.3		$	3
	Liabilities:
	Foreign exchange forward contracts	$	—		$	7		$	7
	Total	$	—		$	7		$	7
	The following table presents the fair value hierarchy for those assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
	as of December 31, 2014:
		Level 1			Level 2			Total
	Assets:
	Available-for-sale securities	$	2.7		$	—		$	2.7
	Foreign exchange forward contracts	—			0.6			0.6
	Total	$	2.7		0.6			$	3.3
	Liabilities:
	Foreign exchange forward contracts	$	—		$	5		$	5
	Total	$	—		$	5		$	5
	Assets and Liabilities Recorded at Fair Value on a Non-recurring Basis
	Venezuela Long-Lived Assets
	At February 12, 2015, we reviewed Avon Venezuela's long-lived assets to determine whether the carrying amount of the assets was recoverable. Based on our expected cash flows associated with the asset group, we determined that the carrying amount of the assets, carried at their historical U.S. dollar cost basis, was not recoverable. As such, an impairment charge of approximately $90 to selling, general and administrative expenses in the Latin America segment was needed to reflect the write-down of the long-lived assets to their estimated fair value, which was approximately $16 at March 31, 2015. The fair value of Avon Venezuela's long-lived assets was determined using both market and cost valuation approaches. The valuation analysis performed required several estimates, including market conditions and inflation rates.
	Fair Value of Financial Instruments
	Our financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, available-for-sale securities, short-term investments, accounts receivable, loans receivable, debt maturing within one year, accounts payable, long-term debt and foreign exchange forwards contracts. The carrying value for cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and short-term investments approximate fair value because of the short-term nature of these instruments.
	The net asset (liability) amounts recorded in the balance sheet (carrying amount) and the estimated fair values of our remaining financial instruments at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively, consisted of the following:
		March 31, 2015						December 31, 2014
		Carrying			Fair			Carrying			Fair
		Amount			Value			Amount			Value
	Available-for-sale securities	$	2.7		$	2.7		$	2.7		$	2.7
	Debt maturing within one year(1)	(378.8		)	(378.6		)	(137.1		)	(137.1		)
	Long-term debt(1)	(2,208.2		)	(1,984.8		)	(2,463.9		)	(2,242.5		)
	Foreign exchange forward contracts	(6.7		)	(6.7		)	(4.4		)	(4.4		)
	(1) The carrying value of debt maturing within one year and long-term debt includes any related discount or premium and unamortized deferred gains on terminated interest-rate swap agreements, as applicable.
	The methods and assumptions used to estimate fair value are as follows:
	Available-for-sale securities - The fair values of these investments were the quoted market prices for issues listed on securities exchanges.
	Debt maturing within one year and long-term debt - The fair values of our debt and other financing were determined using Level 2 inputs based on indicative market prices.
	Foreign exchange forward contracts - The fair values of forward contracts were estimated based on quoted forward foreign exchange prices at the reporting date.

Derivative_Instruments_and_Hed

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
General Discussion of Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities [Abstract]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities	DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
	We operate globally, with manufacturing and distribution facilities in various countries around the world. We may reduce our exposure to fluctuations in the fair value and cash flows associated with changes in interest rates and foreign exchange rates by creating offsetting positions, including through the use of derivative financial instruments. If we use foreign currency-rate sensitive and interest-rate sensitive instruments to hedge a certain portion of our existing and forecasted transactions, we would expect that any gain or loss in value of the hedge instruments generally would be offset by decreases or increases in the value of the underlying forecasted transactions. As of March 31, 2015, we do not have any interest-rate swap agreements.
	We do not enter into derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes, nor are we a party to leveraged derivatives. The master agreements governing our derivative contracts generally contain standard provisions that could trigger early termination of the contracts in certain circumstances, including if we were to merge with another entity and the creditworthiness of the surviving entity were to be "materially weaker" than that of Avon prior to the merger.
	Derivatives are recognized on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at their fair values. The following table presents the fair value of derivative instruments outstanding at March 31, 2015:
		Asset			Liability
		Balance Sheet	Fair		Balance Sheet	Fair
		Classification	Value		Classification	Value
	Derivatives not designated as hedges:
	Foreign exchange forward contracts	Prepaid expenses and other	$	0.3	Accounts payable	$	7
	Total derivatives not designated as hedges		$	0.3		$	7
	Total derivatives		$	0.3		$	7
	The following table presents the fair value of derivative instruments outstanding at December 31, 2014:
		Asset			Liability
		Balance Sheet	Fair		Balance Sheet	Fair
		Classification	Value		Classification	Value
	Derivatives not designated as hedges:
	Foreign exchange forward contracts	Prepaid expenses and other	$	0.6	Accounts payable	$	5
	Total derivatives not designated as hedges		$	0.6		$	5
	Total derivatives		$	0.6		$	5
	Interest Rate Risk
	A portion of our borrowings is subject to interest rate risk. In the past we have used interest-rate swap agreements, which effectively converted the fixed rate on long-term debt to a floating interest rate, to manage our interest rate exposure. The agreements were designated as fair value hedges. At times, we may de-designate the hedging relationship of a receive-fixed/pay-variable interest-rate swap agreement. In these cases, we enter into receive-variable/pay-fixed interest-rate swap agreements that are designated to offset the gain or loss on the de-designated contract. As of March 31, 2015, we do not have any interest-rate swap agreements. Approximately 5% of our debt portfolio at both March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 was exposed to floating interest rates.
	In January 2013, we terminated eight of our interest-rate swap agreements previously designated as fair value hedges, with notional amounts totaling $1,000. As of the interest-rate swap agreements’ termination date, the aggregate favorable adjustment to the carrying value (deferred gain) of our debt was $90.4, which is being amortized as a reduction to interest expense over the remaining term of the underlying debt obligations. For the three months ended March 31, 2015, the net impact of the gain amortization was $3.7. For the three months ended March 31, 2014, the net impact of the gain amortization was $3.5. The interest-rate swap agreements were terminated in order to improve our capital structure, including increasing our ratio of fixed-rate debt. At March 31, 2015, the unamortized deferred gain associated with the January 2013 interest-rate swap termination was $46.3, and was included within long-term debt in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	In March 2012, we terminated two of our interest-rate swap agreements previously designated as fair value hedges, with notional amounts totaling $350. As of the interest-rate swap agreements’ termination date, the aggregate favorable adjustment to the carrying value (deferred gain) of our debt was $46.1, which is being amortized as a reduction to interest expense over the remaining term of the underlying debt obligations through March 2019. For the three ended March 31, 2015, the net impact of the gain amortization was $1.6. For the three months ended March 31, 2014, the net impact of the gain amortization was $1.6. The interest-rate swap agreements were terminated in order to increase our ratio of fixed-rate debt. At March 31, 2015, the unamortized deferred gain associated with the March 2012 interest-rate swap termination was $27.8, and was included within long-term debt in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
	Foreign Currency Risk
	We use foreign exchange forward contracts to manage a portion of our foreign currency exchange rate exposures. At March 31, 2015, we had outstanding foreign exchange forward contracts with notional amounts totaling approximately $134.4 for various currencies.
	We use foreign exchange forward contracts to manage foreign currency exposure of certain intercompany loans. These contracts are not designated as hedges. The change in fair value of these contracts is immediately recognized in earnings and substantially offsets the foreign currency impact recognized in earnings relating to the associated intercompany loans. During the three months ended March 31, 2015, we recorded a loss of $6.2 in other expense, net in the Consolidated Statements of Income related to these undesignated foreign exchange forward contracts. Also during the three months ended March 31, 2015, we recorded a gain of $6.7 related to the associated intercompany loans, caused by changes in foreign currency exchange rates. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we recorded a gain of $.1 in other expense, net in the Consolidated Statements of Income related to these undesignated foreign exchange forward contracts. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we recorded a gain of $.1 related to the associated intercompany loans, caused by changes in foreign currency exchange rates.

Debt

Debt	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt	DEBT
	Revolving Credit Facility
	In March 2013, we entered into a four-year $1 billion revolving credit facility (the “2013 revolving credit facility”), which expires in March 2017. Borrowings under the 2013 revolving credit facility bear interest, at our option, at a rate per annum equal to LIBOR plus an applicable margin or a floating base rate plus an applicable margin, in each case subject to adjustment based on our credit ratings. As of March 31, 2015, there were no amounts outstanding under the 2013 revolving credit facility.
	The 2013 revolving credit facility contains covenants limiting our ability to incur liens and enter into mergers and consolidations or sales of substantially all our assets. The 2013 revolving credit facility also contains a covenant that limits our subsidiary debt to existing subsidiary debt at February 28, 2013 plus $500.0, with certain other exceptions. In addition, the 2013 revolving credit facility contains financial covenants which require our interest coverage ratio at the end of each fiscal quarter to equal or exceed 4:1 and our leverage ratio to not be greater than 3.5:1 at the end of the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2015 and each fiscal quarter thereafter. In addition, the 2013 revolving credit facility contains customary events of default and cross-default provisions. The interest coverage ratio is determined by dividing our consolidated EBIT (as defined in the 2013 revolving credit facility) by our consolidated interest expense, in each case for the period of four fiscal quarters ending on the date of determination. The leverage ratio is determined by dividing the amount of our consolidated funded debt on the date of determination by our consolidated EBITDA (as defined in the 2013 revolving credit facility) for the period of four fiscal quarters ending on the date of determination. When calculating the interest coverage and leverage ratios, the 2013 revolving credit facility allows us, subject to certain conditions and limitations, to add back to our consolidated net income, among other items: (i) extraordinary and other non-cash losses and expenses, (ii) one-time fees, cash charges and other cash expenses, premiums or penalties incurred in connection with any asset sale, equity issuance or incurrence or repayment of debt or refinancing or modification or amendment of any debt instrument and (iii) cash charges and other cash expenses, premiums or penalties incurred in connection with any restructuring or relating to any legal or regulatory action, settlement, judgment or ruling, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $400.0 for the period from October 1, 2012 until the termination of commitments under the 2013 revolving credit facility (which expires in March 2017); provided, that cash restructuring charges incurred after December 31, 2014 shall not be added back to our consolidated net income. Beginning January 1, 2015, cash charges taken for restructuring cannot be added back to our consolidated net income. As of March 31, 2015, we have less than $6 remaining for the other items (cash charges and other cash expenses, premiums or penalties incurred relating to any legal or regulatory action, settlement, judgment or ruling). We were in compliance with our interest coverage and leverage ratios under the 2013 revolving credit facility as of March 31, 2015. As of March 31, 2015, and based on then applicable interest rates, approximately $500 of the $1 billion 2013 revolving credit facility could have been drawn down without violating any covenant. A continued decline in our business results (including the impact of any adverse foreign exchange movements, significant cash restructuring charges and significant legal settlements or judgments) may further reduce our borrowing capacity under the 2013 revolving credit facility or cause us to be non-compliant with our interest coverage and leverage ratios. If we were to be non-compliant with our interest coverage or leverage ratio, we would no longer have access to our 2013 revolving credit facility and our credit ratings may be downgraded, resulting in increased interest expense under our 2013 Notes (as defined below). As of March 31, 2015, there were no amounts outstanding under the 2013 revolving credit facility.
	Public Notes
	In March 2013, we issued, in a public offering, $250.0 principal amount of 2.375% Notes due March 15, 2016, $500.0 principal amount of 4.60% Notes due March 15, 2020, $500.0 principal amount of 5.00% Notes due March 15, 2023 and $250.0 principal amount of 6.95% Notes due March 15, 2043 (collectively, the "2013 Notes"). The net proceeds from these 2013 Notes were used to repay outstanding debt. Interest on the 2013 Notes is payable semi-annually on March 15 and September 15 of each year. The indenture governing the 2013 Notes contains interest rate adjustment provisions depending on our credit ratings with S&P and Moody's. As described in the indenture, the interest rates on the 2013 Notes increase by .25% for each one-notch downgrade below investment grade on each of our long-term credit ratings by S&P or Moody's. These adjustments are limited to a total increase of 2% above the respective interest rates in effect on the date of issuance of the 2013 Notes. As a result of the long-term credit rating downgrades by S&P in November 2014 to BB+ (Stable Outlook) and in February 2015 to BB (Stable Outlook), and by Moody's in October 2014 to Ba1 (Stable Outlook), the interest rates on the 2013 Notes have increased by .75%, effective as of March 15, 2015.
	At March 31, 2015, we also have outstanding $250.0 principal amount of our 5.75% Notes due March 1, 2018, $250.0 principal amount of our 4.20% Notes due July 15, 2018 and $350.0 principal amount of our 6.50% Notes due March 1, 2019, with interest on each series of these Notes payable semi-annually.
	The indentures governing our outstanding notes described above contain certain covenants, including limitations on the incurrence of liens and restrictions on the incurrence of sale/leaseback transactions and transactions involving a merger, consolidation or sale of substantially all of our assets. In addition, these indentures contain customary events of default and cross-default provisions. Further, we would be required to make an offer to repurchase all of our outstanding notes described above, with the exception of our 4.20% Notes due July 15, 2018, at a price equal to 101% of their aggregate principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest in the event of a change in control involving Avon and a corresponding credit ratings downgrade to below investment grade.
	Additional Information
	Our long-term credit ratings are Ba1 (Stable Outlook) with Moody's, BB (Stable Outlook) with S&P, and BB (Negative Outlook) with Fitch, which are below investment grade. We do not believe these below investment grade long-term credit ratings will have a material impact on our near-term liquidity. However, additional rating agency reviews could result in a change in outlook or downgrade, which could further limit our access to new financing, particularly short-term financing, reduce our flexibility with respect to working capital needs, affect the market price of some or all of our outstanding debt securities, and will likely result in an increase in financing costs, including interest expense under certain of our debt instruments, and less favorable covenants and financial terms under our financing arrangements.

Accounting_Policies_Policy

Accounting Policies (Policy)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	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 2014 Annual Report on Form 10-K ("2014 Form 10-K") in preparing these unaudited financial statements. 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 2014 Form 10-K. When used in this report, the terms "Avon," "Company," "we" or "us" mean Avon Products, Inc.
	For interim consolidated financial statement purposes, our tax provision is determined using an estimate of our annual effective tax rate, adjusted for discrete items, if any, that are taken into account in the relevant period. We also provide for accruals under our various employee benefit plans for each quarter based on one quarter of the estimated annual expense.
Reclassifications	e revised our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows to reflect income tax receivables of $18.1 for the three months ended March 31, 2014 in income and other taxes, while they had been previously reported in prepaid expenses and other, as we believe that this is a better presentation of our income tax receivables. This revision did not impact the total cash flows from operating activities, our Consolidated Statements of Income, our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income or our Consolidated Balance Sheets. We determined that the effect of this revision was not material to any of our previously issued financial statements.
	We revised our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows to correct the presentation of certain financing activities, specifically a decrease of $6.4 in repayment of debt, a decrease of $6.0 in proceeds from debt, and a decrease of $.4 in debt, net for the three months ended March 31, 2014. This revision did not impact the total cash flows from financing activities, our Consolidated Statements of Income, our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income or our Consolidated Balance Sheets. We determined that the effect of this revision was not material to any of our previously issued financial statements.
	Additionally, we revised our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows to reflect income tax receivables of $18.1 for the three months ended March 31, 2014 in income and other taxes, while they had been previously reported in prepaid expenses and other, as we believe that this is a better presentation of our income tax receivables. This revision did not impact the total cash flows from operating activities, our Consolidated Statements of Income, our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income or our Consolidated Balance Sheets. We determined that the effect of this revision was not material to any of our previously issued financial statements.
Venezuela Currency	Venezuela Currency
	We account for Venezuela as a highly inflationary economy. In February 2015, the Venezuelan government announced that a new foreign exchange system was created, referred to as the SIMADI exchange ("SIMADI"). SIMADI began operating on February 12, 2015. There are multiple legal mechanisms in Venezuela to exchange currency. As SIMADI represents the rate which better reflects the economics of Avon Venezuela's business activity, in comparison to the other available exchange rates, we concluded that we should utilize the SIMADI exchange rate to remeasure our Venezuelan operations effective February 12, 2015. As a result of the change to the SIMADI rate, which caused the recognition of a devaluation of approximately 70% as compared to the exchange rate we used previously, we recorded an after-tax benefit of approximately $3 (a benefit of approximately $4 in other expense, net, and a loss of approximately $1 in income taxes) in the first quarter of 2015, primarily reflecting the write-down of monetary assets and liabilities. In addition, as a result of using the historical U.S. dollar cost basis of non-monetary assets, such as inventories, these assets continued to be remeasured, following the change to the SIMADI rate, at the applicable rate at the time of their acquisition. The remeasurement of non-monetary assets at the historical U.S. dollar cost basis causes a disproportionate expense as these assets are consumed in operations, negatively impacting operating profit and net income by approximately $5 during the three months ended March 31, 2015. Also as a result, we determined that an adjustment of approximately $11 to cost of sales was needed to reflect certain non-monetary assets, primarily inventories, at their net realizable value, which was recorded in the first quarter of 2015.
	In addition, at February 12, 2015, we reviewed Avon Venezuela's long-lived assets to determine whether the carrying amount of the assets was recoverable. Based on our expected cash flows associated with the asset group, we determined that the carrying amount of the assets, carried at their historical U.S. dollar cost basis, was not recoverable. As such, an impairment charge of approximately $90 to selling, general and administrative expenses in the Latin America segment was needed to reflect the write-down of the long-lived assets to their estimated fair value, which was approximately $16 at March 31, 2015. The fair value of Avon Venezuela's long-lived assets was determined using both market and cost valuation approaches. The valuation analysis performed required several estimates, including market conditions and inflation rates.
	In February 2014, the Venezuelan government announced a foreign exchange system which began operating on March 24, 2014, referred to as the SICAD II exchange ("SICAD II"). As SICAD II represented the rate which better reflected the economics of Avon Venezuela's business activity, in comparison to the other available exchange rates, we concluded that we should utilize the SICAD II exchange rate to remeasure our Venezuelan operations effective March 31, 2014. As a result of the change to the SICAD II rate, which caused the recognition of a devaluation of approximately 88% as compared to the official exchange rate we used previously, we recorded an after-tax loss of approximately $42 (approximately $54 in other expense, net, and a benefit of approximately $12 in income taxes) in the first quarter of 2014, primarily reflecting the write-down of monetary assets and liabilities. In addition, as a result of using the historical U.S. dollar cost basis of non-monetary assets, such as inventories, these assets continued to be remeasured, following the change to the SIMADI rate, at the applicable rate at the time of their acquisition. As a result, we determined that an adjustment of approximately $116 to cost of sales was needed to reflect certain non-monetary assets, primarily inventories, at their net realizable value, which was recorded in the first quarter of 2014.
Standards to be Implemented	Standards to be Implemented
	In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, issued as a new Topic, Accounting Standards Codification Topic 606. The core principle of the guidance is that a Company should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. This standard is effective beginning in 2017 and can be adopted either retrospectively or as a cumulative-effect adjustment as of the date of adoption. We are currently evaluating the effect that adopting this new accounting guidance will have on our consolidated financial statements.

Earnings_per_Share_and_Share_R1

Earnings per Share and Share Repurchases (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Earnings Per Share Reconciliation [Abstract]
Components of Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share
		Three Months Ended
		31-Mar
	(Shares in millions)	2015			2014
	Numerator:
	Net loss attributable to Avon	$	(147.3	)	$	(168.3	)
	Less: Loss allocated to participating securities	2			2
	Loss allocated to common shareholders	(145.3		)	(166.3		)
	Denominator:
	Basic EPS weighted-average shares outstanding	434.9			434.1
	Diluted effect of assumed conversion of stock options	—			—
	Diluted EPS adjusted weighted-average shares outstanding	434.9			434.1
	Loss per Common Share:
	Basic	$	(.33	)	$	(.38	)
	Diluted	(.33		)	(.38		)
	Amounts in the table above may not necessarily sum due to rounding.

Inventories_Tables

Inventories (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Components of Inventories
	Components of Inventories	March 31, 2015		December 31, 2014
	Raw materials	$	229.7	$	248.8
	Finished goods	594.8		573.4
	Total	$	824.5	$	822.2

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Tables

Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
General Discussion of Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits [Abstract]
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		Pension Benefits
	Net Periodic Benefit Costs	U.S. Plans						Non-U.S. Plans						Postretirement Benefits
		2015			2014			2015			2014			2015			2014
	Service cost	$	3.6		$	3.4		$	2.1		$	4.8		$	0.3		$	0.3
	Interest cost	6.3			6.7			7.1			9.1			1.1			1.3
	Expected return on plan assets	(8.3		)	(8.4		)	(10.8		)	(9.8		)	—			—
	Amortization of prior service credit	(.2		)	(.1		)	—			(.3		)	(1.0		)	(1.1		)
	Amortization of net actuarial losses	11.6			10.7			2.7			4.6			0.5			0.5
	Net periodic benefit costs	$	13		$	12.3		$	1.1		$	8.4		$	0.9		$	1

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv1

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Schedule of Amounts in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	The tables below present the changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss ("AOCI") by component and the reclassifications out of AOCI for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014:
	Three Months Ended March 31, 2015:	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments			Cash Flow Hedges			Net Investment Hedges			Pension and Postretirement Benefits			Total
	Balance at December 31, 2014	$	(677.0	)	$	(3.2	)	$	(4.3	)	$	(533.1	)	$	(1,217.6	)
	Other comprehensive loss other than reclassifications	(126.1		)	—			—			(3.6		)	(129.7		)
	Reclassifications into earnings:
	Derivative losses on cash flow hedges, net of tax of $0.0(1)	—			0.4			—			—			0.4
	Amortization of net actuarial loss and prior service cost, net of tax of $.3(2)	—			—			—			13.3			13.3
	Total reclassifications into earnings	—			0.4			—			13.3			13.7
	Balance at March 31, 2015	$	(803.1	)	$	(2.8	)	$	(4.3	)	$	(523.4	)	$	(1,333.6	)
	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014:	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments			Cash Flow Hedges			Net Investment Hedges			Pension and Postretirement Benefits			Total
	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	(429.3	)	$	(5.1	)	$	(4.3	)	$	(431.7	)	$	(870.4	)
	Other comprehensive loss other than reclassifications	(9.0		)	—			—			—			(9.0		)
	Reclassifications into earnings:
	Derivative losses on cash flow hedges, net of tax of $.2(1)	—			0.3			—			—			0.3
	Amortization of net actuarial loss and prior service cost, net of tax of $4.1(2)	—			—			—			8			8
	Total reclassifications into earnings	—			0.3			—			8			8.3
	Balance at March 31, 2014	$	(438.3	)	$	(4.8	)	$	(4.3	)	$	(423.7	)	$	(871.1	)
	(1) Gross amount reclassified to interest expense, and related taxes reclassified to income taxes.
	(2) Gross amount reclassified to pension and postretirement expense, within selling, general & administrative expenses, and related taxes reclassified to income taxes.
	Foreign exchange net losses of $18.7 and $5.3 for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, resulting from the translation of actuarial losses and prior service cost recorded in AOCI are included in changes in foreign currency translation adjustments in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.

Segment_Information_Tables

Segment Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting, Measurement Disclosures [Abstract]
Total Revenue and Operating Profit by Reporting Segment	Summarized financial information concerning our reportable segments was as follows:
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2015					2014
		Revenue		Operating			Revenue		Operating
				(Loss) Profit					(Loss) Profit
	Latin America	$	836.8	$	(43.3	)	$	1,066.70	$	(43.4	)
	Europe, Middle East & Africa	550.7		38.6			654.8		67.4
	North America	242.1		(13.2		)	295.7		(8.5		)
	Asia Pacific	164.6		7.9			166.4		7.7
	Total from operations	$	1,794.20	$	(10.0	)	$	2,183.60	$	23.2
	Global and other	—		(27.6		)	—		(74.1		)
	Total	$	1,794.20	$	(37.6	)	$	2,183.60	$	(50.9	)

Supplemental_Balance_Sheet_Inf1

Supplemental Balance Sheet Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]
Components of Prepaid Expenses and Other	At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, prepaid expenses and other included the following:
	Components of Prepaid Expenses and Other	March 31, 2015		December 31, 2014
	Deferred tax assets	$	193.8	$	204.7
	Prepaid taxes and tax refunds receivable	149.7		165.7
	Receivables other than trade	71.1		72.5
	Prepaid brochure costs, paper, and other literature	69		77.6
	Short-term investments	24.3		21
	Other	82		76.8
	Prepaid expenses and other	$	589.9	$	618.3
Components of Other Assets	At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, other assets included the following:
	Components of Other Assets	March 31, 2015		December 31, 2014
	Deferred tax assets	$	651.9	$	685.8
	Long-term receivables	128.1		149.5
	Capitalized software	94.1		101.3
	Investments	35.8		36.4
	Other intangible assets, net (Note 10)	27.4		29
	Tooling (plates and molds associated with our beauty products)	19.4		21.7
	Other	29.5		28.3
	Other assets	$	986.2	$	1,052.00

Restructuring_Initiatives_Tabl

Restructuring Initiatives (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs Related to $400M Cost Savings Initiative	The following table presents the restructuring charges incurred to-date, net of adjustments, under our $400M Cost Savings Initiative, along with the estimated charges expected to be incurred on approved initiatives under the plan:
		Employee-			Inventory/Asset			Foreign Currency			Contract		Total
		Related			Write-offs			Translation			Terminations/Other
		Costs						Adjustment
								Write-offs
	Charges incurred to date	$	168.6		$	0.7		0.2			$	13.6	$	183.1
	Estimated charges to be incurred on approved initiatives	0.5			3.4			—			5.7		9.6
	Total expected charges on approved initiatives	$	169.1		$	4.1		$	0.2		$	19.3	$	192.7
Schedule of Charges Reportable by Business Segment Under $400M Cost Savings Initiative	The charges, net of adjustments, of initiatives under the $400M Cost Savings Initiative by reportable business segment were as follows:
		Latin			Europe, Middle East & Africa			North			Asia		Corporate			Total
		America						America			Pacific
	2012	$	12.9		$	1.1		$	18		$	12.9	$	3.6		$	48.5
	2013	11.1			15.6			5.3			1.3		17.7			51
	2014	24.5			19.9			14			6.5		17.1			82
	First Quarter 2015	(.4		)	0.1			1.6			0.6		(.3		)	1.6
	Charges incurred to date	48.1			36.7			38.9			21.3		38.1			183.1
	Estimated charges to be incurred on approved initiatives	0.4			—			8.5			0.7		—			9.6
	Total expected charges on approved initiatives	$	48.5		$	36.7		$	47.4		$	22	$	38.1		$	192.7
$400M Cost Savings Initiative [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Schedule of Liability for $400M Cost Savings Initiative	The liability balance for the $400M Cost Savings Initiative as of March 31, 2015 is as follows:
		Employee-			Contract Terminations/Other			Total
		Related
		Costs
	Balance at December 31, 2014	$	50.1		$	0.5		$	50.6
	2015 charges	2.6			0.6			3.2
	Adjustments	(1.6		)	—			(1.6		)
	Cash payments	(12.6		)	(.4		)	(13.0		)
	Foreign exchange	(1.2		)	—			(1.2		)
	Balance at March 31, 2015	$	37.3		$	0.7		$	38
Other Restructuring Initiatives 2015 [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Schedule of Liability for $400M Cost Savings Initiative	The liability balance, which primarily consists of employee-related costs, for these various restructuring initiatives as of March 31, 2015 is as follows:
		Total
	2015 charges	$	26.6
	Cash payments	(3.1		)
	Foreign exchange	(.2		)
	Balance at March 31, 2015	$	23.3

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets1

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Goodwill	Goodwill
		Latin			Europe, Middle East & Africa			Asia			Total
		America						Pacific
	Gross balance at December 31, 2014	$	90.7		$	156		$	85		$	331.7
	Accumulated impairments	—			—			(82.4		)	(82.4		)
	Net balance at December 31, 2014	$	90.7		$	156		$	2.6		$	249.3
	Changes during the period ended March 31, 2015:
	Foreign exchange	$	(5.9	)	$	(7.8	)	$	—		$	(13.7	)
	Gross balance at March 31, 2015	$	84.8		$	148.2		$	85		$	318
	Accumulated impairments	—			—			(82.4		)	(82.4		)
	Net balance at March 31, 2015	$	84.8		$	148.2		$	2.6		$	235.6
Schedule of Intangible Assets	Other intangible assets
		March 31, 2015						December 31, 2014
		Gross			Accumulated			Gross			Accumulated
		Amount			Amortization			Amount			Amortization
	Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
	Customer relationships	$	31		$	(29.3	)	$	33		$	(31.1	)
	Licensing agreements	40.8			(37.7		)	43.4			(39.9		)
	Noncompete agreements	6.9			(6.9		)	7.2			(7.2		)
	Indefinite-Lived Trademarks	22.6			—			23.6			—
	Total	$	101.3		$	(73.9	)	$	107.2		$	(78.2	)

Fair_Value_Tables

Fair Value (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis	Assets and Liabilities Recorded at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
	The following table presents the fair value hierarchy for those assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2015:
		Level 1			Level 2			Total
	Assets:
	Available-for-sale securities	$	2.7		$	—		$	2.7
	Foreign exchange forward contracts	—			0.3			0.3
	Total	$	2.7		$	0.3		$	3
	Liabilities:
	Foreign exchange forward contracts	$	—		$	7		$	7
	Total	$	—		$	7		$	7
	The following table presents the fair value hierarchy for those assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
	as of December 31, 2014:
		Level 1			Level 2			Total
	Assets:
	Available-for-sale securities	$	2.7		$	—		$	2.7
	Foreign exchange forward contracts	—			0.6			0.6
	Total	$	2.7		0.6			$	3.3
	Liabilities:
	Foreign exchange forward contracts	$	—		$	5		$	5
	Total	$	—		$	5		$	5
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	Fair Value of Financial Instruments
	Our financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, available-for-sale securities, short-term investments, accounts receivable, loans receivable, debt maturing within one year, accounts payable, long-term debt and foreign exchange forwards contracts. The carrying value for cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and short-term investments approximate fair value because of the short-term nature of these instruments.
	The net asset (liability) amounts recorded in the balance sheet (carrying amount) and the estimated fair values of our remaining financial instruments at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively, consisted of the following:
		March 31, 2015						December 31, 2014
		Carrying			Fair			Carrying			Fair
		Amount			Value			Amount			Value
	Available-for-sale securities	$	2.7		$	2.7		$	2.7		$	2.7
	Debt maturing within one year(1)	(378.8		)	(378.6		)	(137.1		)	(137.1		)
	Long-term debt(1)	(2,208.2		)	(1,984.8		)	(2,463.9		)	(2,242.5		)
	Foreign exchange forward contracts	(6.7		)	(6.7		)	(4.4		)	(4.4		)
	(1) The carrying value of debt maturing within one year and long-term debt includes any related discount or premium and unamortized deferred gains on terminated interest-rate swap agreements, as applicable.
	The methods and assumptions used to estimate fair value are as follows:
	Available-for-sale securities - The fair values of these investments were the quoted market prices for issues listed on securities exchanges.
	Debt maturing within one year and long-term debt - The fair values of our debt and other financing were determined using Level 2 inputs based on indicative market prices.
	Foreign exchange forward contracts - The fair values of forward contracts were estimated based on quoted forward foreign exchange prices at the reporting date.

Derivative_Instruments_and_Hed1

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
General Discussion of Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities [Abstract]
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments Outstanding	Derivatives are recognized on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at their fair values. The following table presents the fair value of derivative instruments outstanding at March 31, 2015:
		Asset			Liability
		Balance Sheet	Fair		Balance Sheet	Fair
		Classification	Value		Classification	Value
	Derivatives not designated as hedges:
	Foreign exchange forward contracts	Prepaid expenses and other	$	0.3	Accounts payable	$	7
	Total derivatives not designated as hedges		$	0.3		$	7
	Total derivatives		$	0.3		$	7
	The following table presents the fair value of derivative instruments outstanding at December 31, 2014:
		Asset			Liability
		Balance Sheet	Fair		Balance Sheet	Fair
		Classification	Value		Classification	Value
	Derivatives not designated as hedges:
	Foreign exchange forward contracts	Prepaid expenses and other	$	0.6	Accounts payable	$	5
	Total derivatives not designated as hedges		$	0.6		$	5
	Total derivatives		$	0.6		$	5

Accounting_Policies_Schedule_o

Accounting Policies Schedule of Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Feb. 12, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Venezuela foreign currency devaluation		88.00%	70.00%
Exchange rate net charges, total	($3)	$42
Exchange rate net charges on other expense, net	-4	54
Exchange rate net charges on income taxes	1	-12
Venezuelan non-monetary assets remeasurement in operating profit	5
Charge for Venezuelan non-monetary assets to their net realizable value	11	116
Impairment of Venezuela long-lived assets	90
Property, plant and equipment at carrying value	1,057.80			1,231
Repayments of debt [Member]
Prior Period Reclassification Adjustment		6.4
Income tax receivables [Member]
Prior Period Reclassification Adjustment		-18.1
Proceeds from debt [Member]
Prior Period Reclassification Adjustment		6
Debt, net [Member]
Prior Period Reclassification Adjustment		0.4
VENEZUELA
Property, plant and equipment at carrying value	$16

Earnings_per_Share_and_Share_R2

Earnings per Share and Share Repurchases (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Stock options excluded from computation of earnings per share due to net loss, including options with higher exercise prices than average market price	15.5	20.3
Stock repurchased during the period, shares	0.2	0.5
Stock repurchased during the period, value	$1.90	$6.90

Earnings_per_Share_and_Share_R3

Earnings per Share and Share Repurchases (Components of Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Numerator attributable to Avon:
Net loss attributable to Avon	($147.30)	($168.30)
Less: Loss allocated to participating securities	2	2
Loss allocated to common shareholders	($145.30)	($166.30)
Denominator:
Basic EPS weighted-average shares outstanding	434.9	434.1
Diluted effect of assumed conversion of stock options	0	0
Diluted EPS adjusted weighted-average shares outstanding	434.9	434.1
Loss per Common Share
Basic	($0.33)	($0.38)
Diluted	($0.33)	($0.38)

Inventories_Components_of_Inve

Inventories (Components of Inventories) (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Inventory [Line Items]
Raw materials	$229.70	$248.80
Finished goods	594.8	573.4
Total	$824.50	$822.20

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Narrati

Employee Benefit Plans (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015
U.S. Pension and Postretirement Plans [Member]
Employer contribution	$6
International Pension and Postretirement Plans [Member]
Employer contribution	6
Minimum [Member] | U.S. Pension and Postretirement Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Current Fiscal Year	45
Minimum [Member] | International Pension and Postretirement Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Current Fiscal Year	20
Maximum [Member] | U.S. Pension and Postretirement Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Current Fiscal Year	50
Maximum [Member] | International Pension and Postretirement Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Current Fiscal Year	$25

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Compone

Employee Benefit Plans (Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Pension Benefits U.S. Plans [Member]
Service cost	$3.60	$3.40
Interest cost	6.3	6.7
Expected return on plan assets	-8.3	-8.4
Amortization of prior service credit	-0.2	-0.1
Amortization of net actuarial losses	11.6	10.7
Net periodic benefit costs	13	12.3
Pension Benefits Non-U.S. Plans [Member]
Service cost	2.1	4.8
Interest cost	7.1	9.1
Expected return on plan assets	-10.8	-9.8
Amortization of prior service credit	0	-0.3
Amortization of net actuarial losses	2.7	4.6
Net periodic benefit costs	1.1	8.4
Postretirement Benefits [Member]
Service cost	0.3	0.3
Interest cost	1.1	1.3
Expected return on plan assets	0	0
Amortization of prior service credit	-1	-1.1
Amortization of net actuarial losses	0.5	0.5
Net periodic benefit costs	$0.90	$1

Contingencies_Details

Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2015
Assessment for 2002 [Member]
Assessment of contingencies, including penalties and accruing interest, reduced		$27
Assessment of contingencies, prior to reductions		64
IPI [Member] | Assessment for 2012 [Member]
Assessment of contingencies, including penalties and accruing interest		289
DOJ [Member] | FCPA [Member]
Litigation Settlement, Amount	68
SEC [Member] | FCPA [Member]
Litigation Settlement, Amount	$67

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv2

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Tables (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015		Mar. 31, 2014
Balance at Period Start	($1,217.60)		($870.40)
Other comprehensive (loss) income other than reclassifications	-129.7		-9
Reclassifications into earnings:
Derivative losses on cash flow hedges, net of tax	0.4	[1]	0.3	[1]
Amortization of net actuarial loss and prior service cost, net of tax	13.3	[2]	8	[2]
Total reclassifications into earnings	13.7		8.3
Balance at Period End	-1,333.60		-871.1
Change in derivative losses on cash flow hedges, taxes	0		0.2
Amortization of net actuarial loss and prior service cost, taxes	0.3		4.1
Foreign Currency Gain (Loss) [Member]
Balance at Period Start	-677		-429.3
Other comprehensive (loss) income other than reclassifications	-126.1		-9
Reclassifications into earnings:
Derivative losses on cash flow hedges, net of tax	0	[1]	0	[1]
Amortization of net actuarial loss and prior service cost, net of tax	0		0
Total reclassifications into earnings	0		0
Balance at Period End	-803.1		-438.3
Cash Flow Hedge [Member]
Balance at Period Start	-3.2		-5.1
Other comprehensive (loss) income other than reclassifications	0		0
Reclassifications into earnings:
Derivative losses on cash flow hedges, net of tax	0.4	[1]	0.3	[1]
Amortization of net actuarial loss and prior service cost, net of tax	0		0
Total reclassifications into earnings	0.4		0.3
Balance at Period End	-2.8		-4.8
Net Investment Hedging [Member]
Balance at Period Start	-4.3		-4.3
Other comprehensive (loss) income other than reclassifications	0		0
Reclassifications into earnings:
Derivative losses on cash flow hedges, net of tax	0		0
Amortization of net actuarial loss and prior service cost, net of tax	0		0
Total reclassifications into earnings	0		0
Balance at Period End	-4.3		-4.3
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment [Member]
Balance at Period Start	-533.1		-431.7
Other comprehensive (loss) income other than reclassifications	-3.6		0
Reclassifications into earnings:
Derivative losses on cash flow hedges, net of tax	0		0
Amortization of net actuarial loss and prior service cost, net of tax	13.3	[2]	8	[2]
Total reclassifications into earnings	13.3		8
Balance at Period End	($523.40)		($423.70)
[1]	Gross amount reclassified to interest expense, and related taxes reclassified to income taxes.
[2]	Gross amount reclassified to pension and postretirement expense, within selling, general & administrative expenses, and related taxes reclassified to income taxes.

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv3

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Narrative (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Foreign Exchange Gains (Losses) From Translation Of Actuarial Losses Prior Service Credit And Transition Obligation	($18.70)	($5.30)

Segment_Information_Total_Reve

Segment Information (Total Revenue and Operating Profit by Reporting Segment) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Revenue	$1,794.20	$2,183.60
Operating (Loss) Profit	-37.6	-50.9
Latin America [Member]
Revenue	836.8	1,066.70
Operating (Loss) Profit	-43.3	-43.4
Europe Middle East & Africa [Member]
Revenue	550.7	654.8
Operating (Loss) Profit	38.6	67.4
North America [Member]
Revenue	242.1	295.7
Operating (Loss) Profit	-13.2	-8.5
Asia Pacific [Member]
Revenue	164.6	166.4
Operating (Loss) Profit	7.9	7.7
Total from operations [Member]
Revenue	1,794.20	2,183.60
Operating (Loss) Profit	-10	23.2
Global and other [Member]
Revenue	0	0
Operating (Loss) Profit	($27.60)	($74.10)

Supplemental_Balance_Sheet_Inf2

Supplemental Balance Sheet Information (Components of Prepaid Expenses and Other) (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current [Abstract]
Deferred tax assets	$193.80	$204.70
Prepaid taxes and tax refunds receivable	149.7	165.7
Receivables other than trade	71.1	72.5
Prepaid brochure costs, paper and other literature	69	77.6
Short-term investments	24.3	21
Other	82	76.8
Prepaid expenses and other	$589.90	$618.30

Supplemental_Balance_Sheet_Inf3

Supplemental Balance Sheet Information (Components of Other Assets) (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Other Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Deferred tax assets	$651.90	$685.80
Long-term receivables	128.1	149.5
Capitalized software	94.1	101.3
Investments	35.8	36.4
Other intangible assets, net (Note 10)	27.4	29
Tooling	19.4	21.7
Other	29.5	28.3
Other assets	$986.20	$1,052

Restructuring_Initiatives_Narr

Restructuring Initiatives (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended			30 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2015
Charges recorded to date
Other Restructuring Initiatives 2015 [Member]
Restructuring charges and other costs recorded in period	28.5
Other Restructuring Initiatives 2015 [Member] | Employee-Related Costs [Member]
Restructuring charges and other costs recorded in period	26.6
Other Restructuring Initiatives 2015 [Member] | Professional Service Fees [Member]
Restructuring charges and other costs recorded in period	1.9
Other Restructuring Initiatives [Member]
Restructuring charges and other costs recorded in period	-0.2	0.6
Minimum [Member] | Other Restructuring Initiatives 2015 [Member]
Expected annualized savings before taxes	35
Maximum [Member] | Other Restructuring Initiatives 2015 [Member]
Expected annualized savings before taxes	40
$400M Cost Savings Initiative [Member]
Charges recorded to date	1.6		82	51	48.5	183.1
Restructuring charges and other costs recorded in period	4.8	22.1				235.2
$400M Cost Savings Initiative [Member] | Employee-Related Costs [Member]
Charges recorded to date						168.6
Restructuring charges and other costs recorded in period	1	14.9
$400M Cost Savings Initiative [Member] | Contract Terminations / Other [Member]
Charges recorded to date						13.6
Restructuring charges and other costs recorded in period	0.6	1.3
$400M Cost Savings Initiative [Member] | Accelerated Depreciation [Member]
Restructuring charges and other costs recorded in period	0.7	1.4
$400M Cost Savings Initiative [Member] | Professional Service Fees [Member]
Restructuring charges and other costs recorded in period	2.5	4.5
$400M Cost Savings Initiative [Member] | Currency Translation Adjustment Write Offs [Member]
Charges recorded to date						0.2
$400M Cost Savings Initiative [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Expected total restructuring charges and other costs	250					250
Estimated charges to be incurred on approved initiatives	15					15
Expected annualized savings before taxes						275
$400M Cost Savings Initiative [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Expected annualized savings before taxes						285
Latin America [Member] | Other Restructuring Initiatives 2015 [Member]
Charges recorded to date	3.3
Latin America [Member] | $400M Cost Savings Initiative [Member]
Charges recorded to date	-0.4		24.5	11.1	12.9	48.1
Europe Middle East & Africa [Member] | Other Restructuring Initiatives 2015 [Member]
Charges recorded to date	5.3
Europe Middle East & Africa [Member] | $400M Cost Savings Initiative [Member]
Charges recorded to date	0.1		19.9	15.6	1.1	36.7
North America [Member] | Other Restructuring Initiatives 2015 [Member]
Charges recorded to date	1.6
North America [Member] | $400M Cost Savings Initiative [Member]
Charges recorded to date	1.6		14	5.3	18	38.9
Asia Pacific [Member] | Other Restructuring Initiatives 2015 [Member]
Charges recorded to date	7
Asia Pacific [Member] | $400M Cost Savings Initiative [Member]
Charges recorded to date	0.6		6.5	1.3	12.9	21.3
Corporate [Member] | Other Restructuring Initiatives 2015 [Member]
Charges recorded to date	9.4
Corporate [Member] | $400M Cost Savings Initiative [Member]
Charges recorded to date	($0.30)		$17.10	$17.70	$3.60	$38.10

Restructuring_Initiatives_Rest

Restructuring Initiatives Restructuring Initiatives (Liability Balances for Other 2015 Restructuring Initiatives) (Details) (Other Restructuring Initiatives 2015 [Member], Employee-Related Costs [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015
Other Restructuring Initiatives 2015 [Member] | Employee-Related Costs [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
2015 Charges	$26.60
Cash payments	-3.1
Foreign exchange	-0.2
Balance Period End	$23.30

Restructuring_Initiatives_Rest1

Restructuring Initiatives Restructuring Initiatives (Liability Balances for $400M Cost Savings Initiative) (Details) ($400M Cost Savings Initiative [Member], USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015
Balance Period Start	$50.60
2015 Charges	3.2
Adjustments	-1.6
Cash payments	-13
Foreign exchange	-1.2
Balance Period End	38
Employee-Related Costs [Member]
Balance Period Start	50.1
2015 Charges	2.6
Adjustments	-1.6
Cash payments	-12.6
Foreign exchange	-1.2
Balance Period End	37.3
Contract Terminations / Other [Member]
Balance Period Start	0.5
2015 Charges	0.6
Adjustments	0
Cash payments	-0.4
Foreign exchange	0
Balance Period End	$0.70

Restructuring_Initiatives_Sche

Restructuring Initiatives Schedule of Restructuring Costs related to the $400M Savings Initiative (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended			30 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2015
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Charges recorded to date
$400M Cost Savings Initiative [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Charges recorded to date	1.6	82	51	48.5	183.1
Estimated charges to be incurred on approved initiatives					9.6
Total expected charges on approved initiatives					192.7
$400M Cost Savings Initiative [Member] | Employee-Related Costs [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Charges recorded to date					168.6
Estimated charges to be incurred on approved initiatives					0.5
Total expected charges on approved initiatives					169.1
$400M Cost Savings Initiative [Member] | Inventory/ Asset Write-offs [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Charges recorded to date					0.7
Estimated charges to be incurred on approved initiatives					3.4
Total expected charges on approved initiatives					4.1
$400M Cost Savings Initiative [Member] | Currency Translation Adjustment Write Offs [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Charges recorded to date					0.2
Estimated charges to be incurred on approved initiatives					0
Total expected charges on approved initiatives					0.2
$400M Cost Savings Initiative [Member] | Contract Terminations / Other [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Charges recorded to date					13.6
Estimated charges to be incurred on approved initiatives					5.7
Total expected charges on approved initiatives					$19.30

Restructuring_Initiatives_Rest2

Restructuring Initiatives Restructuring Initiatives (Charges Reportable by Business Segment for $400M Cost Savings Initiative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended			30 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2015
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Charges recorded to date
$400M Cost Savings Initiative [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Charges recorded to date	1.6	82	51	48.5	183.1
Estimated charges to be incurred on approved initiatives					9.6
Total expected charges on approved initiatives					192.7
$400M Cost Savings Initiative [Member] | Latin America [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Charges recorded to date	-0.4	24.5	11.1	12.9	48.1
Estimated charges to be incurred on approved initiatives					0.4
Total expected charges on approved initiatives					48.5
$400M Cost Savings Initiative [Member] | Europe Middle East & Africa [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Charges recorded to date	0.1	19.9	15.6	1.1	36.7
Estimated charges to be incurred on approved initiatives					0
Total expected charges on approved initiatives					36.7
$400M Cost Savings Initiative [Member] | North America [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Charges recorded to date	1.6	14	5.3	18	38.9
Estimated charges to be incurred on approved initiatives					8.5
Total expected charges on approved initiatives					47.4
$400M Cost Savings Initiative [Member] | Asia Pacific [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Charges recorded to date	0.6	6.5	1.3	12.9	21.3
Estimated charges to be incurred on approved initiatives					0.7
Total expected charges on approved initiatives					22
$400M Cost Savings Initiative [Member] | Corporate [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Charges recorded to date	-0.3	17.1	17.7	3.6	38.1
Estimated charges to be incurred on approved initiatives					0
Total expected charges on approved initiatives					$38.10

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets2

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Schedule of Goodwill) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015
Gross balance at Period Start	$331.70
Accumulated impairments	-82.4
Net balance at Period Start	249.3
Foreign exchange	-13.7
Gross balance at Period End	318
Accumulated impairments	-82.4
Net balance at Period End	235.6
Latin America [Member]
Gross balance at Period Start	90.7
Accumulated impairments	0
Net balance at Period Start	90.7
Foreign exchange	-5.9
Gross balance at Period End	84.8
Accumulated impairments	0
Net balance at Period End	84.8
Europe Middle East & Africa [Member]
Gross balance at Period Start	156
Accumulated impairments	0
Net balance at Period Start	156
Foreign exchange	-7.8
Gross balance at Period End	148.2
Accumulated impairments	0
Net balance at Period End	148.2
Asia Pacific [Member]
Gross balance at Period Start	85
Accumulated impairments	-82.4
Net balance at Period Start	2.6
Foreign exchange	0
Gross balance at Period End	85
Accumulated impairments	-82.4
Net balance at Period End	$2.60

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets3

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Schedule of Intangible Assets) (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Total Gross Intangible Assets	$101.30	$107.20
Accumulated Amortization	-73.9	-78.2
Indefinite Lived Trademarks	22.6	23.6
Customer Relationships [Member]
Gross Amount	31	33
Accumulated Amortization	-29.3	-31.1
Licensing Agreements [Member]
Gross Amount	40.8	43.4
Accumulated Amortization	-37.7	-39.9
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Gross Amount	6.9	7.2
Accumulated Amortization	($6.90)	($7.20)

Fair_Value_Fair_Value_Assets_a

Fair Value (Fair Value Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis) (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Available-for-sale securities	$2.70	$2.70
Total Assets	3	3.3
Total Liabilities	7	5
Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts [Member]
Foreign exchange forward contracts	0.3	0.6
Foreign exchange forward contracts	7	5
Level 1 [Member]
Available-for-sale securities	2.7	2.7
Total Assets	2.7	2.7
Total Liabilities	0	0
Level 1 [Member] | Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts [Member]
Foreign exchange forward contracts	0	0
Foreign exchange forward contracts	0	0
Level 2 [Member]
Available-for-sale securities	0	0
Total Assets	0.3	0.6
Total Liabilities	7	5
Level 2 [Member] | Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts [Member]
Foreign exchange forward contracts	0.3	0.6
Foreign exchange forward contracts	$7	$5

Fair_Value_Fair_Value_Narrativ

Fair Value Fair Value (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Impairment of Venezuela long-lived assets	$90
Property, plant and equipment at carrying value	1,057.80	1,231
VENEZUELA
Property, plant and equipment at carrying value	$16

Fair_Value_Fair_Value_of_Finan

Fair Value (Fair Value of Financial Instruments) (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015		Dec. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Available-for-sale securities	$2.70		$2.70
Carrying Amount [Member]
Available-for-sale securities	2.7		2.7
Debt maturing within one year	-378.8	[1]	-137.1	[1]
Long-term debt	-2,208.20	[1]	-2,463.90	[1]
Foreign exchange forward contracts	-6.7		-4.4
Fair Value [Member]
Available-for-sale securities	2.7		2.7
Debt maturing within one year	-378.6	[1]	-137.1	[1]
Long-term debt	-1,984.80	[1]	-2,242.50	[1]
Foreign exchange forward contracts	($6.70)		($4.40)
[1]	The carrying value of debt maturing within one year and long-term debt includes any related discount or premium and unamortized deferred gains on terminated interest-rate swap agreements, as applicable.

Derivative_Instruments_and_Hed2

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Jan. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Total exposure to floating rate interest rates	5.00%		5.00%
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Notional amounts of foreign currency exchange contracts	$134.40
Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments	-6.2	0.1
Intercompany Loans [Member]
Gain (loss) due to the effect of foreign currency exchange rates on intercompany loans	6.7	0.1
January 2013 Interest-Rate Swap Termination [Member]
Notional Amount Related to Discontinuation of Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge				1,000
Deferred Gain (Loss) on Discontinuation of Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge	46.3			90.4
Amortization of Interest Rate Swap Gains	3.7	3.5
March 2012 Interest-Rate Swap Termination [Member]
Notional Amount Related to Discontinuation of Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge					350
Deferred Gain (Loss) on Discontinuation of Interest Rate Fair Value Hedge	27.8				46.1
Amortization of Interest Rate Swap Gains	$1.60	$1.60

Derivative_Instruments_and_Hed3

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Fair Value of Derivative Instruments Outstanding) (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Derivatives not designated as hedges, asset	$0.30	$0.60
Derivatives not designated as hedges, liability	7	5
Total derivatives, asset	0.3	0.6
Total derivatives, liability	7	5
Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts [Member] | Prepaid expenses and other [Member]
Derivatives not designated as hedges, asset	0.3	0.6
Foreign Exchange Forward Contracts [Member] | Accounts payable [Member]
Derivatives not designated as hedges, liability	$7	$5

Debt_Details

Debt (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Jun. 30, 2009	Mar. 31, 2008	Jun. 30, 2003	Mar. 31, 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Amount remaining for the other items to be added back to net income under covenant	$6,000,000
Revolving credit facility draw down amount without violating covenant	500,000,000
Credit ratings	Our long-term credit ratings are Ba1 (Stable Outlook) with Moody's, BB (Stable Outlook) with S&P, and BB (Negative Outlook) with Fitch, which are below investment grade.
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit facility	1,000,000,000
Line of Credit Facility, Fair Value of Amount Outstanding	0
Limits of subsidiary debt plus existing at February 28, 2013	500,000,000
Minimum Compliance Of Interest Coverage Ratio Numerator	4
Minimum Compliance Interest Coverage Ratio Denominator	1
Maximum leverage ratio numerator March 2015	3.5
Maximum leverage ratio denominator March 2015	1
Interest coverage ratio add back maximum of restructuring or legal or regulatory action	400,000,000
Six Point Five Percent Notes Due March Two Thousand Nineteen [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount		350,000,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage		6.50%
Five Point Seven Five Percent Notes, Due March Two Thousand Eighteen [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount			250,000,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage			5.75%
Four Point Two Percent Notes, Due July Two Thousand Eighteen [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount				250,000,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage				4.20%
Two Point Three Seven Five Percent Notes, Due March Two Thousand Sixteen [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount					250,000,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage					2.38%
Four Point Six Zero Percent Notes, Due March Two Thousand Twenty [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount					500,000,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage					4.60%
Five Point Zero Percent Notes, Due March Two Thousand Twenty-Three [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount					500,000,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage					5.00%
Six Point Nine Five Percent Notes, Due March Two Thousand Forty-Three [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Face Amount					$250,000,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage					6.95%