Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (3,419)	$ (4,591)	$ (8,464)	$ (8,367)
Other comprehensive gain, net of tax:
Unrealized gain on marketable securities	0	184	7	653
Foreign currency translation adjustment gain (loss)	(463)	44	(153)	34
Other comprehensive gain (loss)	(463)	228	(146)	687
Comprehensive loss	(3,882)	(4,363)	(8,610)	(7,680)
Comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interests	1,726	1,046	1,892	1,686
Comprehensive loss attributable to CVSL Inc.	$ (2,156)	$ (3,317)	$ (6,718)	$ (5,994)