Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net (loss) income	$ 35.6	$ (697.0)	$ (96.6)	$ (813.7)
Other comprehensive loss:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	15.2	(150.9)	103.0	(256.4)
Change in derivative losses on cash flow hedges, net of taxes	1.8	0.5	2.7	1.4
Adjustments of and amortization of net actuarial loss and prior service cost, net of taxes	3.6	30.0	271.8	53.0
Total other comprehensive loss, net of taxes	20.6	(120.4)	377.5	(202.0)
Comprehensive loss	56.2	(817.4)	280.9	(1,015.7)
Less: comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(0.6)	(2.3)	(0.4)	(2.4)
Comprehensive loss attributable to Avon	$ 56.8	$ (815.1)	$ 281.3	$ (1,013.3)