CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Net income including noncontrolling interests	$ 432	$ 506
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Cumulative translation adjustments	(44)	(55)
Retirement Plan and other retiree benefit adjustments	13	20
Gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities	(56)	(4)
Gains (losses) on cash flow hedges	0	2
Total Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	(87)	(37)
Total Comprehensive income including noncontrolling interests	345	469
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	44	46
Less: Cumulative translation adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interests	(1)	0
Total Comprehensive Income attributable to noncontrolling interests	43	46
Total Comprehensive income attributable to Colgate-Palmolive Company	$ 302	$ 423