Description of the Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Description of the Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Out of Period (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended		3 Months Ended					12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Mar. 31, 2012 South Africa [Member]	Mar. 31, 2012 Out Of Period Reclassification From Discontinued Operations Adjusted [Member] Avon Japan [Member]	Mar. 31, 2011 Out Of Period Reclassification From Discontinued Operations Adjusted [Member] Avon Japan [Member]	Mar. 31, 2011 Out Of Period Reclassification From Discontinued Operations Impact [Member]	Mar. 31, 2011 Out Of Period Reclassification From Discontinued Operations Impact [Member] Health Care Business [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Out of Period Reclassification From Continuing Operations Impact [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Out of Period Reclassification From Continuing Operations Impact [Member]
Revisions and Out-of-Period Items
Out Of Period Adjustment	$ 13	$ 23	$ 14	$ 3	$ 3	$ 9	$ (4)	$ 1	$ 14
Out of Period Adjustment After Tax	$ 15		$ 10					$ 5