Methods, systems and computer readable medium for liveness detection authentication of a facial image are provided. The method includes acquiring a first image of the facial image illuminated with a first color, acquiring a second image of the facial image illuminated with a second color, and determining if the facial image is consistent with a three-dimensional (3D) structure in response to a combination of the first and second images. The method further includes authenticating the facial image if the facial image is consistent with a 3D structure and the facial image matches a face of user to be authenticated.