CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Mar. 31, 2014
Net income including noncontrolling interests $ 583 $ 432
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:    
Cumulative translation adjustments (351) (44)
Retirement Plan and other retiree benefit adjustments 13 13
Gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities (1) (56)
Gains (losses) on cash flow hedges 0 0
Total Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (339) (87)
Total Comprehensive income including noncontrolling interests 244 345
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests 41 44
Less: Cumulative translation adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interests 1 (1)
Total Comprehensive Income attributable to noncontrolling interests 42 43
Total Comprehensive income attributable to Colgate-Palmolive Company $ 202 $ 302