Segment Information (Revenue by Product Category) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Net sales									$ 9,764.4		$ 10,405.3		$ 10,935.4
Other revenue									190.6	[1]	156.1	[1]	164.1	[1]
Total revenue	2,667.2	2,322.9	2,508.9	2,456.0	2,952.2	2,510.6	2,558.2	2,540.4	9,955.0		10,561.4		11,099.5
Beauty [Member]
Net sales									7,103.2	[2]	7,642.7	[2]	8,067.8	[2]
Fashion [Member]
Net sales									1,623.5	[3]	1,750.9	[3]	1,818.9	[3]
Home [Member]
Net sales									$ 1,037.7	[4]	$ 1,011.7	[4]	$ 1,048.7	[4]

[1] Other revenue primarily includes shipping and handling and order processing fees billed to Representatives.

[2] Beauty includes color, fragrance, skincare and personal care.

[3] Fashion includes jewelry, watches, apparel, footwear, accessories and children’s products.

[4] Home includes gift and decorative products, housewares, entertainment and leisure products, children’s products and nutritional products.