Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (4,938)	$ (6,662)	$ (10,582)	$ (15,030)
Other comprehensive gain, net of tax:
Unrealized gain on marketable securities	(7)	(219)	(1)	434
Foreign currency translation adjustment gain (loss)	(62)	178	(215)	212
Other comprehensive gain (loss)	(69)	(41)	(216)	646
Comprehensive loss	(5,007)	(6,703)	(10,798)	(14,384)
Comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interests	1,043	1,039	2,935	2,725
Comprehensive loss attributable to CVSL Inc.	$ (3,964)	$ (5,664)	$ (7,863)	$ (11,659)