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GOODWILL, TRADEMARK AND OTHER ASSETS IMPAIRMENTS (Schedule of Goodwill) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Sep. 30, 2020
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Goodwill, Beginning Balance | $ 1,803 | $ 1,793 | $ 1,577
Acquisitions |  |  | 212
Translation adjustments and other | (1) | 10 | 4
Goodwill impairment | (228) |  |
Goodwill, Ending Balance | 1,574 | 1,803 | 1,793
Joint Venture In Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia |  |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Translation adjustments and other |  | (4) |
Health and Wellness |  |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Goodwill, Beginning Balance | 857 | 857 | 857
Acquisitions |  |  | 0
Translation adjustments and other | 0 | 0 | 0
Goodwill impairment | (228) |  |
Goodwill, Ending Balance | 629 | 857 | 857
Household |  |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Goodwill, Beginning Balance | 85 | 85 | 85
Acquisitions |  |  | 0
Translation adjustments and other | 0 | 0 | 0
Goodwill impairment | 0 |  |
Goodwill, Ending Balance | 85 | 85 | 85
Lifestyle |  |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Goodwill, Beginning Balance | 244 | 244 | 244
Acquisitions |  |  | 0
Translation adjustments and other | 0 | 0 | 0
Goodwill impairment | 0 |  |
Goodwill, Ending Balance | 244 | 244 | 244
International |  |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Goodwill, Beginning Balance | 617 | 607 | 391
Acquisitions |  |  | 212
Translation adjustments and other | (1) | 10 | 4
Goodwill impairment | 0 |  |
Goodwill, Ending Balance | $ 616 | $ 617 | $ 607

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