Geographic, Financial and Other Information - Schedule of Net Sales by Classes of Similar Products (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 347.0	$ 337.2	$ 1,034.8	$ 1,021.6
Color Cosmetics [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales	225.0	206.8	680.0	649.1
Percentage of net sales by classes of similar products	65.00%	61.00%	66.00%	64.00%
Beauty Care And Fragrance [Member]
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Net sales	$ 122.0	$ 130.4	$ 354.8	$ 372.5
Percentage of net sales by classes of similar products	35.00%	39.00%	34.00%	36.00%