CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income including noncontrolling interests	$ 650	$ 746	$ 1,821	$ 1,958
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Cumulative translation adjustments	64	0	294	83
Retirement plans and other retiree benefit adjustments	54	16	79	39
Gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities	0	(1)	0	(1)
Gains (losses) on cash flow hedges	(3)	1	(16)	(3)
Total Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	115	16	357	118
Total Comprehensive income including noncontrolling interests	765	762	2,178	2,076
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	43	44	120	123
Less: Cumulative translation adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interests	2	2	11	(3)
Total Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	45	46	131	120
Total Comprehensive income attributable to Colgate-Palmolive Company	$ 720	$ 716	$ 2,047	$ 1,956