Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||
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Jun. 30, 2017 |
Jun. 30, 2016 |
Jun. 30, 2017 |
Jun. 30, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2018 |
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| New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | |||||
| Operating profit | $ 853 | $ 944 | $ 1,738 | $ 1,811 | |
| Net income attributable to Colgate-Palmolive Company | 524 | $ 600 | 1,094 | $ 1,133 | |
| Excess tax benefits recognized | $ 8 | $ 26 | |||
| Scenario, Forecast | Accounting Standards Update 2017-07 | |||||
| New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] | |||||
| Operating profit | $ 100 | ||||
| Net income attributable to Colgate-Palmolive Company | $ 0 | ||||