| Cover | Oct. 31, 2019 |
| Cover page. | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Oct. 31, 2019 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Avon Products, Inc. |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | NY |
| Entity File Number | 1-4881 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 13-0544597 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | Building 6, Chiswick Park |
| Entity Address, City or Town | London |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | W4 5HR |
| Entity Address, Country | GB |
| Country Region | 44 |
| City Area Code | 1604 |
| Local Phone Number | 232425 |
| Written Communications | true |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000008868 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
