The Tiffen 77mm Satin Filter can be applied to purposely reduce the appearance of blemishes and wrinkles. This can be useful for creating a more flattering result of a subject while highlights are softened, contrast is reduced, and textures are given a smoother appearance. Additionally, a halation effect around highlights is created which can further enhance a subject's appearance or produce a desired effect while overall sharpness is maintained. This filter has a grade of 3. Grades of 1 and 2 are also available where this filter type's effect becomes approximately twice as strong with each grade number increase.